Tokyo Paralympics: Arjuna Awardee Badminton Player Raj Kumar Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Non-Selection
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Arjuna Awardee Badminton Player Raj Kumar Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Non-Selection

Live Law  

After shooter Naresh Sharma, another Arjuna Awardee player has approached the Delhi High Court challenging his non-selection for the Tokyo Paralympics, slated to commence from August 24, 2021.Raj Kumar is aggrieved by the alleged discriminatory exercise of discretion by the Selection Committee of Paralympic Committee of India and Badminton Association of India, in not selecting. After shooter Naresh Sharma, another Arjuna Awardee player has approached the Delhi High Court challenging his non-selection for the Tokyo Paralympics, slated to commence from August 24, 2021. Raj Kumar is aggrieved by the alleged discriminatory exercise of discretion by the Selection Committee of Paralympic Committee of India and Badminton Association of India, in not selecting and sending his entry for the Tokyo Paralympics, 2020 in Badminton competition of mixed doubles SL 3-SU 5 event. The counsel appearing for the Badminton Association on advance notice informed the Bench that for selection to the Tokyo Paralympics Games, the players are expected to participate in the " Race to Tokyo Paralympic" event.

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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 …

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 …

India's Complete Schedule At Paralympic Games Paris 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Complete Schedule At Paralympic Games Paris 2024

ABP News  

India Schedule Paralympic Games Paris 2024: India has sent a record 84 athletes to 2024 Paralympics in Paris, marking the largest Indian contingent in Paralympic history. In the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Indian athletes will compete across 12 sports. Complete Schedule of Indian Athletes at Paris 2024 Paralympics 29th August 2024 Para Archery: Men’s Individual Recurve Open, Women’s Individual Recurve Open, …

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 …

Devendra Jhajharia appointed as President of Paralympic Committee of India
1 year ago

Devendra Jhajharia appointed as President of Paralympic Committee of India

India TV News  

Devendra Jhajharia appointed as President of Paralympic Committee of India Devendra Jhajharia won two gold medals for India at the Paralympics during his playing career. One of the most celebrated Indian Paralympians of all time, Devendra Jhajharia has been elected as the new president of the Paralympic Committee of India. Jhajharia announced his retirement on the day the Sports Ministry …

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 …

India’s para badminton stars eye Paralympic berths with good show at World Championships
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s para badminton stars eye Paralympic berths with good show at World Championships

The Hindu  

Indian para badminton players Manasi Joshi, Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli have set sights on the World Championships, to be held in Pattaya from February 20 to 25, as a stepping stone to the Paralympics later this year. India won 21 medals in badminton from a historic tally of 111 at the Para Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, with …

Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra, Paralympics great Devendra Jhajharia to be conferred with Padma Bhushan
3 years, 1 month ago

Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra, Paralympics great Devendra Jhajharia to be conferred with Padma Bhushan

India Today  

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is among the 6 sportspersons who will be conferred with the Padma Shri Award this year while Paralympics great Devendra Jhajharia is all set to receive the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award. India's women's hockey team star, Vandana Katariya, Tokyo Paralympics gold medalists Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil and Pramod Bhagat are among …

Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for Indian para-sports, say Paralympic medallists
3 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for Indian para-sports, say Paralympic medallists

Firstpost  

The Indian contingent scripted history at the Tokyo Paralympics by winning 19 medals, including five gold, which helped them sign off 24th in the overall tally — the highest ever New Delhi: Paralympic medallists, including shuttler Suhas Yathiraj, feel the Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for para-sports in India since country’s splendid show in the Japanese capital has encouraged …

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

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: 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 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 …

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 …

Tokyo Paralympics: From 12 Medals To 31, India Just Had Its Best Paralympic Performance
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: From 12 Medals To 31, India Just Had Its Best Paralympic Performance

ABP News  

Tokyo Paralympics: When team India started their Paralympic Games campaign in Tokyo this year, very little was being talked about. India's medal tally of 12 rose to a whopping 31 this year as Indian athletes grabbed 19 medals in total at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajaria, who also won a silver medal this year, has previously won …

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: Never been so happy and disappointed at the same time in my life, says Suhas
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Never been so happy and disappointed at the same time in my life, says Suhas

The Hindu  

Indian shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj was left with mixed feelings on Sunday after he ended his Paralympic campaign with a silver medal, saying he has never felt so happy and disappointed at the same time in his life. The 38-year-old Noida District Magistrate produced an entertaining performance before narrowly going down 21-15 17-21 15-21 to two-time world champion Lucas Mazur of …

Krishna Nagar wins gold in badminton singles SH6 at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Krishna Nagar wins gold in badminton singles SH6 at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

Krishna Nagar won India's second gold medal in badminton at the Tokyo Paralympics after beating Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles final of the SH6 event. Earlier on Sunday, Krishna's compatriot, Suhas Yathiraj won the silver medal after losing to Lucas Mazur of France in the badminton men's singles SL4 gold medal match. On …

Tokyo Paralympics | Suhas claims silver in badminton
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Suhas claims silver in badminton

The Hindu  

India’s Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the men’s singles SL4 class final at the Tokyo Paralympics here on September 5. The 38-year-old Noida district magistrate, who has an impairment in one of his ankles, produced an entertaining performance before narrowly going down 21-15 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020, September 5 Highlights: Krishna Nagar wins gold, Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020, September 5 Highlights: Krishna Nagar wins gold, Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton

The Hindu  

Thanks for joining in. A give and take of points helps Nagar take an one point lead 9-8 over Chu. Consecutive points for Nagar gives him a two point lead over Chu 19-17. Men's singles SL4 Gold Medal Match- Suhas Yathiraj vs Lucas Mazur Suhas Yathiraj loses to Lucas Mazur 21-15, 17-21, 15-21 Game 3- The unseeded Indian takes three …

Tokyo Paralympics: Krishna Nagar wins gold in badminton SH6, India takes medal tally to 19
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Krishna Nagar wins gold in badminton SH6, India takes medal tally to 19

India Today  

India's Krishna Nagar won the country's 2nd gold medal in badminton at Tokyo Paralympics after reigning supreme in the men's singles SH6 category on Sunday. The 22-year-old defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in a hard-fought three-game battle 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the gold medal match to take India's medal tally to 19 at the Para Games. The second game …

India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 6 months ago

India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

India’s tryst with medals at the Tokyo Paralympics continued on Saturday, the penultimate day of the quadrennial championship. Meanwhile, India’s Manoj Sarkar secured the bronze in the same men’s SL3 badminton section. The 19-year-old scripted a Paralympic record, clocking 218.2 points and India’s cup of joy brimmed as Singhraj Adhana emerged second-best to win the silver at 216.7 points, while …

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: 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 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 | Bhagat-Kohli pair enters badminton semifinals; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Bhagat-Kohli pair enters badminton semifinals; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

The Hindu  

India's Pramod Bhagat and his partner Palak Kohli qualified for the mixed doubles semifinals, while three singles players, including Noida District Magistrate Suhas Yathiraj, also made the last-four stage to continue a rampaging run at the Paralympics badminton competition here on Friday. In SL4 class, Suhas, a world number 3, took 19 minutes to get rid of Indonesia's Hary Susanto …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 8 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 8 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Day 7 of the ongoing 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo yielded more fruit for the Indian Paralympians, after winning three medals on Tuesday. Singhraj Adhana was the first medallist of the day after the 39-year-old shot a total of 216.8 to finish the P1 Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 final in the third place. During the evening session of …

India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics, August 30, 2021: Event, Match Timings and Live Streaming Details
3 years, 6 months ago

India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics, August 30, 2021: Event, Match Timings and Live Streaming Details

News 18  

Ace para-paddler Bhavina Patel scripted history by bagging India’s first medal at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday. The 34-year-old signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralympic Games after she lost to World No.1 Chinese paddler Zhou Ying women’s singles class 4 final. Meanwhile, the day couldn’t get any better, as Asian record holder Nishad Kumar won …

Top news of the day: India wins two silvers, one bronze at Tokyo Paralympics; CBI inquiry found no ‘cognisable offence’ by Anil Deshmukh, and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: India wins two silvers, one bronze at Tokyo Paralympics; CBI inquiry found no ‘cognisable offence’ by Anil Deshmukh, and more

The Hindu  

Tokyo Paralympics | Nishad Kumar wins silver in men’s high jump The 21-year-old Kumar cleared 2.06m to win the silver and set an Asian record. Tokyo Paralympics | Paddler Bhavina Patel wins historic silver The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the Games ended with a 7-11 5-11 6-11 loss to Zhou, a two-time gold medallist, in the women’s singles summit …

Vinod Kumar Takes Bronze & Asian Record in Discuss at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Vinod Kumar Takes Bronze & Asian Record in Discuss at Tokyo Paralympics

The Quint  

The 41-year-old BSF man, whose father fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war suffered an unfortunate accident that left him paralyzed and bed-ridden for more than a decade. Vinod injured his legs while training after joining the BSF, falling off a cliff in Leh that left him bed-ridden for close to ten years during which he lost both his parents. This …

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Nishad Kumar wins silver medal in men's high jump T47
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Nishad Kumar wins silver medal in men's high jump T47

The Hindu  

India's Nishad Kumar on Sunday clinched the silver medal in men's high jump T47 at the Tokyo Paralympics. India's Ram Pal Chahar cleared a personal best of 1.94m to finish fifth. A couple of years later, he tried out high jump in his school ground and competed at the 2017 Schools Nationals with able-bodied athletes and finished 10th with 1.75m. …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally

The Hindu  

India's Bhavinaben Patel won the silver medal in the Women's Singles Class 4 TT event, losing the Gold medal match 3-0 to China's Zhou Ying. "I am very happy on one side and on one side I was very nervous, so that's why I wasn't able to give my hundred per cent in the match. FOLLOW: The loss, notwithstanding, however, …

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel enters final
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel enters final

The Hindu  

Bhavinaben Patel entered the final of Tokyo Paralympics table tennis women's singles class 4 event on Saturday. By entering the semifinals on Friday, Bhavina secured the first medal for India in Table Tennis in Paralympics and the country's first medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. Archery Indian archer Rakesh Kumar defeated Hong Kong's Ngai Ka Chuen 144-131 to win his 1/16 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Paddler Bhavina Patel Makes Historic Final; Rakesh Kumar in Compound Archery Pre-quarters
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Paddler Bhavina Patel Makes Historic Final; Rakesh Kumar in Compound Archery Pre-quarters

News 18  

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 4: India’s latest table tennis star, Bhavina Patel lost the first game 7-11 but won the second by the same margin, then won the third game 11-4 and then lost the fourth 9-11 but then stormed back to win the fifth and final game 11-8 against China’s Zhang Miao in the Women’s Singles Class 4 …

India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics, August 28, 2021: Event, Match Timings and Live Streaming Details
3 years, 6 months ago

India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics, August 28, 2021: Event, Match Timings and Live Streaming Details

News 18  

Ace Indian paddler Bhavina Patel on Friday scripted history by becoming the first-ever table tennis player from the country to qualify for the semi-finals of the Paralympics and assured India of a medal at the ongoing Tokyo Para Games. Meanwhile, Rakesh Kumar put up a brilliant performance in the men’s compound Individual archer event to finish at the third spot …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 4 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 4 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Bhavina Patel was the star of the Indian Contingent on Day 4 with a dominant performance that saw her storm through the Round of 16 and the Quarterfinals to reach the semis at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games on Friday. On that note, while Bhavina fights to win a gold and Rakesh Kumar challenges for a medal, we take …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India compound archer Rakesh Kumar finishes third in ranking round
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India compound archer Rakesh Kumar finishes third in ranking round

Firstpost  

In the men’s recurve open category, 2019 Asian Para Championship winner Vivek Chikara finished in the top-10. Tokyo: Indian compound archer Rakesh Kumar shot a career-best 699 points out of a possible 720 to grab third place in the ranking round of the men’s open section of the Paralympic Games on Friday. She and Kumar got sixth ranking in the …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 2 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 2 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: It was an inauspicious start for India at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, with both the participants of Day 1 unable to win their respective matches on Wednesday. Sonalben Patel put on a strong show against Li Qian but her Chinese counterpart triumphed eventually, while her teammate Bhavina Patel was unable to beat Zhou Ying in what was a …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 1 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 1 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: India begins their Tokyo Paralympics 2020 campaign on August 25 as the country’s biggest contingent ever of 54 athletes compete to overcome their tally of 12 medals from Rio 2016. READ HERE: India should pay heed to their Paralympians: Here's why Day 1, August 25: Match timings and live telecast details: Table Tennis: Fixture: Sonalben Patel vs Li Qian …

Tokyo Paralympics: Is There A Provision To Send Substitute Players? Delhi High Court Asks PCI In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Is There A Provision To Send Substitute Players? Delhi High Court Asks PCI In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea

Live Law  

While hearing Shooter Naresh Sharma's plea against his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic games, the Delhi High Court today asked the Paralympic Committee of India if there is any provision under World Para Athletics Rules for sending substitute players for Shooting event.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has asked the parties to file. …

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik

Hindustan Times  

Paralympic Committee of India chief Deepa Malik is expecting the country's para-athletes to create history by recording its best-ever performance at the Tokyo Games beginning Tuesday. Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik India will field its biggest contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports -- archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, …

Tokyo Paralympics Know Your Sport: Athletics, classifications and Indians in action
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics Know Your Sport: Athletics, classifications and Indians in action

The Hindu  

In para-athletics, the sport class is in the following format- alphabet + first digit + second digit. Indians playing - Tek Chand Tek Chand F57 – Athletes who meet one or more of the MDC for impaired muscle power, limb deficiency, impaired passive range of movement and leg length difference, who do not fit any of the previously described profiles, …

Tokyo Paralympics Know Your Sport, Indians in action: Badminton, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Canoeing
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics Know Your Sport, Indians in action: Badminton, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Canoeing

The Hindu  

Para-Badminton The International Paralympic Committee, on September 2017, announced 14 badminton events- seven men's, six women's and one mixed for Tokyo 2020. Indians playing - Men’s singles: Pramod Bhagat, Manoj Sarkar, Tarun Dhillon, Suhas L. Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Women’s doubles: Parul Parmar and Palak Kohli Medal Events for Indians- Indians have a chance of going through three medal events in …

Paralympics 2021: Women lead India's chances in Tokyo
3 years, 7 months ago

Paralympics 2021: Women lead India's chances in Tokyo

The Hindu  

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics will see women leading India's medal hopes in multiple disciplines, namely table tennis, taekwondo, and powerlifting. Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel from Gujarat will lead India's charge in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympic Games beginning August 25. Sakina, born in West Bengal, has been training at the Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence …

GB Nagar District Magistrate all set to represent India at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 7 months ago

GB Nagar District Magistrate all set to represent India at Tokyo Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

District magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar Suhas L Y, who is also an international level para-badminton player, is all set to represent India in badminton at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games scheduled to be held between August 24 and September 5. At the time I refused but about four months later, I decided to give it a shot and went …

Paralympics 2020 India Schedule: Full India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics 2021, Dates, Events, Fixtures
3 years, 7 months ago

Paralympics 2020 India Schedule: Full India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics 2021, Dates, Events, Fixtures

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Paralympics will get underway in Tokyo from August 24. A 54-member Indian contingent is in Tokyo, playing for top honours in their disciplines. Here is a quick look at the day and date wise breakdown of all events Indian parathletes will be part of. Archery Friday, August 27 Men's Recurve Individual Open - Harvinder Singh, Vivek Chikara Men's …

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