[Tokyo Paralympics] 'His Performance Has Not Been Up To The Mark': PCI Tells Delhi HC In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Against Non-Selection
3 years, 7 months ago

[Tokyo Paralympics] 'His Performance Has Not Been Up To The Mark': PCI Tells Delhi HC In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Against Non-Selection

Live Law  

The Paralympic Committee of India on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it has not discriminated against Arjuna Awardee shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma during selection for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.Advocate Mahavir Rawat, appearing for the body, informed the Court that shooter Deepak, in whose place Sharma seeks to participate, earned a quota for the Tokyo Games and scored 23. The Paralympic Committee of India on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it has not discriminated against Arjuna Awardee shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma during selection for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games. Advocate Mahavir Rawat, appearing for the body, informed the Court that shooter Deepak, in whose place Sharma seeks to participate, earned a quota for the Tokyo Games and scored 23 points more than Sharma in one of the events. The Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh was hearing an appeal preferred by Sharma from a Single Judge order, refusing to interfere with the decision of the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to not shortlist him for the Tokyo Games 2020.

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National Para Athletics Championships 2025: Paris Paralympic champion Navdeep Singh claims gold
1 month ago

National Para Athletics Championships 2025: Paris Paralympic champion Navdeep Singh claims gold

The Hindu  

Haryana’s Navdeep Singh won the men’s javelin F41 gold on the opening day of the National para athletics championship, heaving the spear to a distance of 39.93m at the Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Paris Paralympics gold medallist, however, expressed disappointment at not being at his best but said it’s a nice feeling to take part in the …

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards

ABP News  

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition. Following India's gold-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shuttler …

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today  

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

Paralympics 2024: Gold medalist Nitesh Kumar opens up about his journey and future plans
6 months ago

Paralympics 2024: Gold medalist Nitesh Kumar opens up about his journey and future plans

Hindustan Times  

Nitesh Kumar, the latest gold medalist in badminton at Paralympics 2024, is still coming to terms with his victory. With Pramod Bhaiya not there, it felt like someone had to bring the gold back—and I’m happy I could do it.” Nitesh Kumar {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} After missing out on the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics due to qualification mistakes. Training at …

Paralympic Games 2024, Day 5: Indians in action on September 2, 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympic Games 2024, Day 5: Indians in action on September 2, 2024

The Hindu  

India’s Preethi Pal created history as she became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics while clinching the bronze in the 200m T35 category with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds on Sunday. Following is the India’s schedule for the fifth day of competitions at the Paris Paralympics on September 2, …

India TV Sports Wrap on September 2: Today's top 10 trending news stories
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 2: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

England took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a win at Lord's with Gus Atkinson making a starring appearance with both bat and ball. On the other hand, Nishad Kumar clinched his second successive Silver medal in the Paralympics in the men's High Jump T47 event with a 2.04m jump. Nishad Kumar wins …

Nitesh Kumar reaches men's singles SL3 final in Paris Paralympics badminton, secures maiden medal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitesh Kumar reaches men's singles SL3 final in Paris Paralympics badminton, secures maiden medal

Hindustan Times  

Top-seeded Indian para shuttler Nitesh Kumar secured a maiden medal in men's singles SL3 category after reaching the finals with a commanding straight-game win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in their last four clash at the Paris Paralympics here on Sunday. India's para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar The 29-year-old, who overcame permanent leg damage from a 2009 accident, showed his dominance with a …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Krishna Nagar retires mid-game against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai, fails to defend title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Krishna Nagar retires mid-game against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai, fails to defend title

The Hindu  

India’s Krishna Nagar failed to defend his men’s singles SH6 Paralympic title at after retiring mid-game against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai during his final group stage match at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Saturday. The 25-year-old Indian had previously lost his opening group stage match to the USA’s Miles Krajewski 16-21, 18-21. To advance to the semifinals, Nagar needed to win …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

While India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, in some sports, it finds itself short on some serious talent and serial winners. Here are some of the big names from India who have missed out on a chance to participate in the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat The Indian contingent will be without experienced and serial …

India at Paralympics 2024, schedule for August 29: Focus on archer Sheetal Devi and para-shuttlers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India at Paralympics 2024, schedule for August 29: Focus on archer Sheetal Devi and para-shuttlers

Hindustan Times  

India's biggest-ever contingent is in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games, and they will be also be seeking their best-ever medal haul. Flagbearers Bhagyashri Mahavrao Jadhav of India and Sumit of India lead their contingent during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics. The spotlight will be on young para-archer Sheetal Devi, who will be in action in the women's …

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A tricky draw, especially in the mixed doubles SL3-SL5 category, caught India by surprise as soon as the 13-member team of shuttlers landed in Paris for the Paralympics on Sunday. As per the draw, the Indian pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulsimathi Murugesan will be facing compatriots Suhas and Palak Kohli in the first-round match of the group stage …

Can India’s para-athletes top the Tokyo show?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Can India’s para-athletes top the Tokyo show?

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru:It took India 32 years to travel from Murlikant Petkar’s individual gold medal at 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics to a second gold. We look at a few of the key names who could help India achieve that goal: Sumit Antil: The para javelin thrower in the F64 category not just won the gold medal in Tokyo with a best attempt of …

Indian Shooting Contingent for Paralympics Leaves for Paris
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Shooting Contingent for Paralympics Leaves for Paris

News 18  

Pistol marksman Manish Narwal on Saturday expressed confidence in the Indian shooting contingent surpassing its Tokyo Paralympics medal tally at the upcoming Paris Games, saying the “intense” training would hold the team in good stead. A 10-member shooting contingent, including rifle exponent Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal and Narwal, will compete at the Chateauroux Centre near Paris from August 30. We …

"We are expecting 25-30 medals, at least 8-10 gold": PCI vice-president on India's Paris Paralympics hopes
7 months ago

"We are expecting 25-30 medals, at least 8-10 gold": PCI vice-president on India's Paris Paralympics hopes

The Hindu  

The Paralympic Committee of India vice-president Satya Prakash Sangwan, chosen as the Indian contingent’s Chef-De-Mission for the Paris Paralympics 2024, said, “at least 25-30 medals, including eight to ten gold medals, are a target this time. After the sporting extravaganza that was the Paris Olympics, the sporting action will continue with the Paris Paralympics from August 28 onwards.” PCI on …

As India gears up for Paralympics 2024, PCI organises special event, body president in attendance
9 months, 1 week ago

As India gears up for Paralympics 2024, PCI organises special event, body president in attendance

India TV News  

The Paralympics 2024 are not much far away from now. Ahead of the Games, the Paralympic Committee of India organised a special event called "The Paralympic Story 7" on Thursday, June 3, shedding light on the story of athletes and the efforts put in to bring the laurels to the country. Asian Para Games 2023 medallists Rakesh Kumar and Pradeep …

PCI forced to surrender Tokyo Paralympics hero Singhraj’s Paris quota due to change in IPC rules
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PCI forced to surrender Tokyo Paralympics hero Singhraj’s Paris quota due to change in IPC rules

The Hindu  

Double Paralympic medallist shooter Singhraj Adhana will not be a part of the Indian contingent for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games because of a change in competition rules by the International Paralympic Committee post the 2021 Tokyo edition. “Although we have secured nine quota places for the Paris Paralympics, as per our PCI selection policy and World Shooting Para Sports …

India will target 30 medals in Paris Paralympics: new PCI president Jhajharia
1 year ago

India will target 30 medals in Paris Paralympics: new PCI president Jhajharia

New Indian Express  

The 42-year-old javelin thrower, who had won a gold medal each in the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics in the F46 disability category, was the only candidate in the fray for the top post. "We need to work different things, in small steps, there is no dearth of para athletes and no lack of facilities in India, what we …

Double Paralympics gold winner Devendra Jhajharia set to be elected unopposed as PCI president
1 year ago

Double Paralympics gold winner Devendra Jhajharia set to be elected unopposed as PCI president

The Hindu  

Two-time Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia is set be elected unopposed as the Paralympic Committee of India president in the delayed March 9 elections, succeeding another celebrated para athlete Deepa Malik. The 42-year-old Jhajharia, who had won a gold medal each in the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics in the F46 disability category, was the only candidate who filed …

Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara take top honours at PCI’s International Paralympic Day celebrations
1 year, 5 months ago

Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara take top honours at PCI’s International Paralympic Day celebrations

The Hindu  

The Paralympic Committee of India, in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Signpost India, celebrated the International Paralympic Day here on Sunday. “It has been the vision of our honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to see new India as inclusive India, and this event is furthering his vision to help India be recognized globally for promoting diversity and …

Paralympic Committee of India: NRAI has no jurisdiction to take over para shooting
1 year, 7 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India: NRAI has no jurisdiction to take over para shooting

The Hindu  

Paralympic Committee of India has objected to National Rifle Association of India’s recent move to hold para shooting events, saying that it has no jurisdiction to do that. The PCI technical committee chairman for shooting sport JP Nautiyal told PTI, “The NRAI don’t have the mandate of World Shooting Para Sport, International Paralympic Committee or the jurisdiction to issue directives …

Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold at WSPS World Cup, Avani falters
1 year, 8 months ago

Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold at WSPS World Cup, Avani falters

The Hindu  

India para-shooters Rudransh Khandelwal and Nihal Singh won the gold and silver respectively in the P4 Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup here on July 10. Rudransh broke the world record of Khel Ratna awardee Manish Narwal, who won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. In the R3 Mixed 10m air rifle …

Delhi High Court permits five wrestlers to participate in WFI trials for 2023 Asian Games
2 years ago

Delhi High Court permits five wrestlers to participate in WFI trials for 2023 Asian Games

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, allowed Anuj Kumar, Chander Mohan, Vijay, Ankit and Sachin Mor to participate in the trials by the Wrestling Federation of India for the 2023 Asian Games Championship. The High Court was hearing a petition by the five wrestlers, who have won medals and positions at national and international levels, raising the grievance of their …

Para Shooting World Cup: Ramakrishna joins Lekhara in clinching gold, Paris 2024 quota
2 years, 9 months ago

Para Shooting World Cup: Ramakrishna joins Lekhara in clinching gold, Paris 2024 quota

Firstpost  

Ramakrishna produced a final score of 253.1 to claim the yellow metal, while Slovakia’s Francek Tirsek and Tanguy De La Forest bagged the silver and bronze. Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna has become the second Indian para shooter to earn a quota for the Paris Paralympics after securing a gold medal in mixed 10m air rifle SH2 at the ongoing Chateauroux Para …

Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna Joins Avani Lekhara in Clinching Gold, Paris 2024 Quota
2 years, 9 months ago

Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna Joins Avani Lekhara in Clinching Gold, Paris 2024 Quota

News 18  

Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna has become the second Indian para shooter to earn a quota for the Paris Paralympics after securing a gold medal in mixed 10m air rifle SH2 at the ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup. Ramakrishna thus followed the extraordinary show of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara, who set a new world record en route clinching the …

Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna joins Lekhara in clinching gold, Paris 2024 quota
2 years, 9 months ago

Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna joins Lekhara in clinching gold, Paris 2024 quota

The Hindu  

Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna has become the second Indian para shooter to earn a quota for the Paris Paralympics after securing a gold medal in mixed 10m air rifle SH2 at the ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup. Ramakrishna thus followed the extraordinary show of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara, who set a new world record en route clinching the …

Para-athlete Vinod Kumar banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities' during Tokyo Paralympics
2 years, 9 months ago

Para-athlete Vinod Kumar banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities' during Tokyo Paralympics

Firstpost  

The Board of Appeal of Classification, an independent body, said the 41-year-old discus thrower will be ineligible to compete in para-athletics competition until August 2023. New Delhi: Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics said. “The athlete was observed performing several movements …

Indian para-athlete banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities'
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian para-athlete banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities'

The Hindu  

Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics said. "The athlete was observed performing several movements and functions in competition which were not consistent with his performance during the physical and technical aspects of classification," World Para Athletics said in a statement, without …

Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

The Hindu  

India's Tokyo Paralympics gold winner Pramod Bhagat was on Thursday named among six shuttlers for the Male Para Badminton Player of the Year by the sport's world body but none of his compatriots featured in the able-bodied awards' categories. Reigning world champion Bhagat, who had won a historic gold medal in the men's singles SL3 class in the Tokyo Olympics …

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya among 11 athletes recommended for Khel Ratna award
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya among 11 athletes recommended for Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

The announcement of the national sports awards was delayed in order to consider the performance of the para-athletes in the Tokyo Paralympics. New Delhi: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were on Wednesday recommended for the Khel Ratna as an …

PCI Aims for 10 Gold, 25 Medals in 2024 Paralympics as It Felicitates Tokyo Winners
3 years, 6 months ago

PCI Aims for 10 Gold, 25 Medals in 2024 Paralympics as It Felicitates Tokyo Winners

News 18  

The country’s history-making Paralympians were on Thursday felicitated by their national parent body, the Paralympic Committee of India, which hoped to produce more champion players in the coming years and win at least 25 medals, including 10 gold, in the next edition in 2024. The PCI said it will immediately start working with an aim to win at least 10 …

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024
3 years, 6 months ago

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024

Firstpost  

India’s Paralympians returned from Tokyo 2020 with an unprecedented medal haul of five golds, eight silver and six bronze medals. The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo Paralympics after an unprecedented medal haul of five gold, eight silver and six bronze. And Accessibility for All is what Svayam strives for.” Reward for Paralympians Meanwhile, the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Last batch of Indian para-athletes return home to rousing reception
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Last batch of Indian para-athletes return home to rousing reception

Firstpost  

India returned with an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze to sign off the country’s best-ever Paralympics campaign by finishing 24th in the overall tally on Sunday. New Delhi: The last batch of India’s triumphant Paralympic athletes, including shooting sensation Avani Lekhara and shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj, returned home to a rousing reception on Monday with …

Time for Paralympic Committee of India to Build on The Historic Tokyo 2020 Haul
3 years, 6 months ago

Time for Paralympic Committee of India to Build on The Historic Tokyo 2020 Haul

News 18  

India’s para sportspersons have always punched above their weight and it is proved by the fact that it was a para-swimmer who bagged the country’s first individual gold medal in Olympics or Paralympics in 1972. Murlikant Petkar won gold in 50m freestyle swimming in the 1972 Paralympic Games and Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a gold …

Top news of the day: States warned of ‘aggressive’ infiltration by terrorists along Afghan border; thousands of farmers attend ‘Kisan mahapanchayat’ in Muzaffarnagar, and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: States warned of ‘aggressive’ infiltration by terrorists along Afghan border; thousands of farmers attend ‘Kisan mahapanchayat’ in Muzaffarnagar, and more

The Hindu  

Central intelligence says trained militants could penetrate into Jammu & Kashmir. Tokyo Paralympics | Krishna Nagar secures gold, Suhas Yathiraj clinches silver in badminton This was India’s fifth gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Attack targeted a Frontier Corps checkpost on the Mastung road in Quetta, the provincial capital, Deputy Inspector General of Quetta police Azhar Akram said. Ms. Takaichi …

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal, Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Win Golds to Take India to 26th Spot
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal, Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Win Golds to Take India to 26th Spot

News 18  

Shooter Manish Narwal smashed a Games record while shuttler Pramod Bhagat yet again asserted his supremacy with his gold-winning performance as India’s tally swelled to 17 after a four-medal show on a memorable penultimate day at the Tokyo Paralympics, here on Saturday. The 19-year-old Narwal shot a total of 218.2, a Paralympic record, for gold in P4 Mixed 50m Pistol …

Top news of the day: India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics; at least 17 killed in gunfire in Kabul as Taliban celebrate fall of Panjshir, and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics; at least 17 killed in gunfire in Kabul as Taliban celebrate fall of Panjshir, and more

The Hindu  

Tokyo Paralympics | Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold Manoj Sarkar bagged the bronze, defeating Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the third place play-off. Tokyo Paralympics | Shooter Manish Narwal clinches India’s 3rd gold The 19-year-old Narwal shot a total of 218.2, a Paralympic record, to claim the gold while while compatriot Singhraj Adana added a silver to his kitty with …

Tokyo Paralympics | History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj

The Hindu  

History beckons Indian Administrative Service officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj when he steps into the court for the badminton finals at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Sunday with a shot at the gold medal. Even if he loses and wins a silver, the 38-year-old District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar will have scripted history as the first-ever IAS officer to win …

Tokyo Paralympics: Haryana Announces Rs 6 Cr for Manish Narwal, Rs 4 Cr for Singhraj Adhana
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Haryana Announces Rs 6 Cr for Manish Narwal, Rs 4 Cr for Singhraj Adhana

News 18  

The Haryana government on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 6 crore for Manish Narwal and Rs 4 crore for Singhraj Adhana for bagging gold and silver medals in Mixed 50m Pistol event at the Tokyo Paralympics, respectively. Shooter Manish Narwal smashed the Paralympic record to clinch India’s third gold in the ongoing Tokyo Games, while compatriot Singhraj Adhana bagged …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Pramod Bhagat, Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar enter badminton finals
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Pramod Bhagat, Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar enter badminton finals

Firstpost  

The 33-year-old Bhagat, the current world No 1, secured a 21-11, 21-16 win over Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semi-finals that lasted 36 minutes. Tokyo: The Indian troika of Pramod Bhagat, Suhas Yathiraj and Krishna Nagar sailed into the men’s singles finals of the badminton event in their respective classifications at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday. Bhagat, …

Tokyo Paralympics: Meet Krishna Nagar the Rising Star of India's Para-badminton
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Meet Krishna Nagar the Rising Star of India's Para-badminton

News 18  

Representing India in the Men’s Para-Badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Krishna Nagar has overcome many obstacles to be where he is at the moment, that too at the age of just 22. Nagar qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics after being selected by securing gold in the men’s singles and doubles at the 3rd Fazza Dubai Para-Badminton International in Dubai. …

Tokyo Paralympics | Shooter Manish Narwal clinches India's 3rd gold, Adana bags silver
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Shooter Manish Narwal clinches India's 3rd gold, Adana bags silver

The Hindu  

Shooter Manish Narwal clinched India's third gold at the ongoing Paralympics while compatriot Singhraj Adana bagged the silver in the P4 Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event here on Saturday. The 19-year-old Narwal shot a total of 218.2, a Paralympic record, to claim the yellow metal while Adana, who had won the bronze in the P1 men's 10m air pistol SH1 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 September 4 Highlights: Bhagat wins Gold in Badminton; Sarkar bags Bronze
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 September 4 Highlights: Bhagat wins Gold in Badminton; Sarkar bags Bronze

The Hindu  

Thanks for joining in. UPDATES: UPCOMING EVENTS- 3:00 p.m- BADMINTON- Men's singles SL3 Gold medal match- PRAMOD BHAGAT Men's singles SL3 Gold medal match- 3:00 p.m- BADMINTON- Men's singles SL3 Bronze medal match - MANOJ SARKAR Men's singles SL3 Bronze medal match 3:40 p.m- ATHLETICS- Men's Javelin Throw F41 final - NAVDEEP SINGH Mixed doubles SL3-SU5 Semifinals- Pramod Bhagat and …

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal wins Gold in Mixed 50m Pistol, Singhraj seals Silver medal
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal wins Gold in Mixed 50m Pistol, Singhraj seals Silver medal

India Today  

India took its medal tally to 15 at the Tokyo Paralympics as Manish Narwal and Singhraj finished 1-2 in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 Shooting final on Saturday. While 19-year-old Manish won the Gold with a new Paralympics Record of 218.2, Singhraj won his 2nd medal at the Tokyo Paralympics -- a Silver with 216.7. Manish Narwal, who holds the …

Images of Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Defining pictures from Day 10 of the Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Images of Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Defining pictures from Day 10 of the Games

Firstpost  

18-year-old Praveen Kumar, competing in his debut Games, clinched the silver medal in the men’s high jump T64 event, setting a new Asian record with a 2.07m jump to finish behind Great Britain’s Jonathan Broom-Edwards, who notched up his season’s best effort of 2.10m for the gold. 19-year-old trailblazer Avani Lekhara claimed the 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 bronze to …

Paralympics India roundup: Shooter Lekhara bags 2nd podium finish; first archery medal by Harvinder
3 years, 6 months ago

Paralympics India roundup: Shooter Lekhara bags 2nd podium finish; first archery medal by Harvinder

The Hindu  

Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history once again, teen high-jumper Praveen Kumar knocked off an Asian record for his silver while Harvinder Singh became India's first archer to finish on podium as the country's Paralympians raised the bar higher with unparalleled performances in the ongoing Games on Friday. On the badminton court, Pramod Bhagat and his partner Palak Kohli qualified for …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Paralympic Committee of India head Deepa Malik lauds shooter Avani Lekhara
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Paralympic Committee of India head Deepa Malik lauds shooter Avani Lekhara

Firstpost  

She has risen above all the challenges. The way she showed maturity to handle the pressure during competition, she has emerged as a role model and we are so proud of her," Malik said at a virtual press conference, facilitated by official broadcasters Eurosport, after the 19-year-old scripted history. Tokyo: Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik on Friday lauded …

India's Tokyo Paralympics 2020 heroes return to grand welcome
3 years, 6 months ago

India's Tokyo Paralympics 2020 heroes return to grand welcome

Firstpost  

Chaotic scenes unfolded at the Indira Gandhi international Airport here as fans and an army of media-persons disregarded COVID-19 protocols, jostling for space to get hold of the four para athletes, especially Sumit. New Delhi: Four Indian para athletes, including javelin throw gold medallist Sumit Antil, on Friday returned home to a never-seen-before boisterous welcome during which supporters and media …

Tokyo Paralympics: Double medallist Avani Lekhara not satisfied with bronze, 'Focusing on the next match'
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Double medallist Avani Lekhara not satisfied with bronze, 'Focusing on the next match'

India Today  

Avani Lekhara may have become the first Indian woman to win two medals in the same Paralympics in addition to being the first Indian woman to win gold at the Games but she is not fully satisfied with her achievements yet. England vs India 4th Test Day 2 Live "I am keeping all the celebrations aside and focusing on the …

India\'s Rahul Jakhar finishes fifth in mixed 25M pistol SH1 final
3 years, 6 months ago

India\'s Rahul Jakhar finishes fifth in mixed 25M pistol SH1 final

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Indian shooter Rahul Jakhar finished fifth in the P3 mixed 25M pistol SH1 after giving a tough fight in the summit clash of the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics on Thursday. In the second stage elimination round of the final, Jakhar shot 2, 4, 1 and 1 to register a total score of 12 following his four points in the first …

Tokyo Paralympics: World No. 1 Pramod Bhagat enters semis, mixed day for Palak Kohli
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: World No. 1 Pramod Bhagat enters semis, mixed day for Palak Kohli

India Today  

India para-badminton players had a strong day at the Tokyo Paralympics on Thursday as the likes of Pramod Bhagat, Turun Dhillon, Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli winning their singles matches. While Suhas and Tarun notched up easy victories over Germany's Jan Niklas Pott and Thailand's Siripong Teamarrom in SL4 class respectively, second seed Krishna outwitted Malaysia's Taresoh Didin in SH6 …

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