From Unfortunate Tragedy In 2009 To Creating History at Paralympics, Meet India’s Judo Star Kapil Parmar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

From Unfortunate Tragedy In 2009 To Creating History at Paralympics, Meet India’s Judo Star Kapil Parmar

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Kapil Parmar created history on Thursday by winning India’s first ever Paralympic medal in judo. Parmar, who won the silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games in the same category, had earlier beaten Venezuela’s Marco Dennis Blanco 10-0 in the quarterfinal. Name: Kapil Parmar Kapil Parmar Date of Birth: June 23, 2000 June 23, 2000 Home: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Discipline: Para Judo Para Judo Event: Men’s 60 kg J1 Men’s 60 kg J1 Training Base: India Blind and Para Judo Academy, Lucknow India Blind and Para Judo Academy, Lucknow Disability Class: J1 Kapil Parmar comes from a small village named Shivor in Madhya Pradesh. Top Achievements Paralympics Games – Bronze Medal – Men’s 60kg Para Judo Asian Para Games 2022 – Silver Medal Commonwealth Championships - Gold Medal IBSA Judo Grand Prix Antalya – Gold Medal IBSA Judo Grand Prix Tbilisi – Gold Medal IBSA Judo Grand Prix Alexandria – Gold Medal IBSA World Games – Bronze Medal Key Government Intervention

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World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Preeti adds 200m bronze to 100m silver as hosts India top medal table on final day
1 week, 2 days ago

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Preeti adds 200m bronze to 100m silver as hosts India top medal table on final day

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While sprinter Preeti Pal collected her second medal on the third and final day of the competition, emulating her outstanding performance in the Paris Olympics where she won as many medals, Indians achieved podium sweeps in men’s shot put F11-F20 category and in women’s discus throw F56-F57. Preeti Pal signed off from the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix with …

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris

Firstpost  

While India failed to register their highest medal count in the Paris Olympics following a series of heartbreaks and fourth-place finishes, the nation shone brighter than ever when it came to the Paralympics. Three years later, the Indian para-athletes would go further than ever; while the country was yet to collect more than seven medals in a single edition of …

Kapil Parmar wins historic judo bronze for India at Paris Paralympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kapil Parmar wins historic judo bronze for India at Paris Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

Kapil Parmar bagged India's first-ever Paralympic medal in judo, winning a bronze in the men's 60kg after convincingly defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in the play-off here on Thursday. The J1 class in para judo is for the athletes who suffer from no to very low visual activity Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his opponent from start to finish …

Kapil Parmar clinches unexpected judo bronze as India's Paralympic tally hits 25
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kapil Parmar clinches unexpected judo bronze as India's Paralympic tally hits 25

New Indian Express  

PARIS: A visually impaired Kapil Parmar became India's first Paralympic medallist in judo with a bronze in the men's 60kg category as the country's inspirational para-athletes achieved their stated goal of 25 medals and remained on course for more here on Thursday. The 24-year-old Parmar, who was making his Games debut, defeated Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira 10-0 in the play-off, …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: World champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched a silver in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m as the country's track-and-field athletes continued their unprecedented medal-winning run in the Paralympic Games here on Wednesday.The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own Asian record of 16.30m …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Ajeet Singh, Sundar Gurjar's medal wins extend India's tally to record 20
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Ajeet Singh, Sundar Gurjar's medal wins extend India's tally to record 20

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The duo’s medals, combined with the silver and bronze medals of Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu in men’s high jump took India’s medal tally to 20. Indian javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze medals in the T46 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad, Mariyappan win silver, bronze medals in men's high jump
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad, Mariyappan win silver, bronze medals in men's high jump

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With his bronze medal, Mariyappan Thangavelu became India’s first para-athlete to clinch medals in three consecutive Paralympic Games. India’s Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in the men’s high jump T63 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India Schedule USA’s Ezra Frech won gold with a …

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze Medal Race Womens 400m T20 Final Paralympics 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze Medal Race Womens 400m T20 Final Paralympics 2024

ABP News  

Deepthi Jeevanji, the Indian para sprinter, made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as she won a bronze medal in the Women’s 400m T20 final at the Stade de France on September 3. ALSO ON ABP Live | 'My Father Has A Mental Issue': Yuvraj Singh's Old Video Resurfaces After Yograj's Latest Rant Against Dhoni - WATCH Here's the video …

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: Vision is to win 50 medals in 2036 when India hopefully host Games, says Devendra Jhajharia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics: Vision is to win 50 medals in 2036 when India hopefully host Games, says Devendra Jhajharia

The Hindu  

Para sports has undergone a sea change in terms of perception and support in the last two decades, and these changes together with continuous backing to athletes can power India to 50 medals in the 2036 edition, reckons the legendary Devendra Jhajharia. From winning just one Paralympics gold 20 years ago to clinching five yellow metals in 2021, para sports …

Indian shuttlers target 10 medals at Paris Paralympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian shuttlers target 10 medals at Paris Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Badminton World Federation suspending Tokyo Paralympics badminton gold medallist Pramod Bhagat for 18 months after three whereabouts failures may have surprised many, but the other 13 shuttlers bound for the Paris Paralympics were prepared for the announcement since June. Despite the setback, chief national coach of the India para badminton team for Paris, Gaurav Khanna, sounded confident about Indian …

World Para-Athletics Championships: Simran Sharma wins gold, India bag three medals on last day
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Para-Athletics Championships: Simran Sharma wins gold, India bag three medals on last day

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Simran Sharma, Navdeep and Preethi Pal added to India’s record tally at the World Para-Athletics Championships Simran Sharma won gold on the last day of the World Para-Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. Image: X/Paralympic India Simran Sharma won gold medal in women’s 200m T12 event with a personal best of 24.95 seconds to earn India a sixth yellow metal on …

World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India awarded silver, bronze in F46 javelin after winning protest
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India awarded silver, bronze in F46 javelin after winning protest

The Hindu  

India were awarded the silver and bronze in men’s javelin throw F46 event after winning protest against second-place finisher Dinesh Priyantha Herath of Sri Lanka at World Para Athletics Championships here. Rinku Hooda and Ajeet Singh on Friday finished third and fourth respectively in the men’s F46 javelin throw final but the result was put on hold after India lodged …

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Deepthi Jeevanji Wins India's First Gold Medal
10 months ago

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Deepthi Jeevanji Wins India's First Gold Medal

ABP News  

World Para Athletics Championships: Deepthi Jeevanji clinched India's first-ever gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, on Monday. Also on ABP Live | IPL 2024 Playoffs: Dates, Time, Format, Venue, Who Will Play Whom - All You Need To Know Earlier, Deepthi Jeevanji secured a quota for the Paris Paralympics 2024 by qualifying for the Women's …

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 …

After blazing a trail with javelin, Paralympic gold medalist Devendra Jhajharia to contest Lok Sabha polls
1 year ago

After blazing a trail with javelin, Paralympic gold medalist Devendra Jhajharia to contest Lok Sabha polls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Devendra Jhajharia was only eight when he lost part of his left arm after coming in contact with an electric wire while climbing a tree in his hometown of Churu in Rajasthan. And 34 years after that accident, life has come full circle for India's greatest para-athlete as the celebrated javelin thrower, who has won three Paralympic medals, …

Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships
1 year, 8 months ago

Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships

The Hindu  

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari bagged India's eighth quota for next year's Paralympics after clinching the gold medal in men's shot put F46 event at the Para Athletics World Championships in Paris on Friday. On Thursday, Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil scripted a world record in F64 javelin throw with a best attempt of 70.83m at the World Championship. Antil bettered his …

Six para athletes included in TOPS core list, MOC approves Jhajharia's proposal to train abroad
2 years, 10 months ago

Six para athletes included in TOPS core list, MOC approves Jhajharia's proposal to train abroad

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India's Mission Olympic Cell has included six para athletes to the core team of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, besides approving Paralympic gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia's proposal to train in Finland. The six para athletes who were included in the core list are Dharambir, Someswara Rao, Manasi Joshi, Nithya Sre, Mandeep Kaur and Manisha Ramdass. READ …

Padma Awards 2022: After Khel Ratna and Padma Shri, Para Athlete Legend Devendra Jhajharia to be Awarded Padma Bhushan
3 years, 1 month ago

Padma Awards 2022: After Khel Ratna and Padma Shri, Para Athlete Legend Devendra Jhajharia to be Awarded Padma Bhushan

News 18  

India’s most decorated para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia, who last year clinched his third Paralympic medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games in the men’s javelin throw F46 category, was on Tuesday announced as one of the 17 recipients of India’s 3rd highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan for his distinguished service of high order. Jhajharia, 41, won two gold medals at 2004 …

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

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Weekly Digest (August 30-September 5): Medals galore for India at the Tokyo Paralympics; Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei's goal record
3 years, 6 months ago

Weekly Digest (August 30-September 5): Medals galore for India at the Tokyo Paralympics; Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei's goal record

The Hindu  

Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win gold at a Paralympic event after she equalled the world record with a score of 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle standing finals at the Tokyo Paralympics. Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium overcame an early scare to crush Estonia 5-2 away and solidify its position at the top of …

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: 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 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: 'He is a champion,' Twitter reacts to Pramod Bhagat's historic gold medal
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: 'He is a champion,' Twitter reacts to Pramod Bhagat's historic gold medal

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World number one Bhagat, who is also an Asian champion, beat Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in the summit clash while Sarkar defeated Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the third-place play-off. Current world champion Pramod Bhagat won a historic gold medal in the badminton men’s singles SL3 class to continue the country’s medal rush at the Tokyo Paralympics. Pramod Bhagat scripts history …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Pramod Bhagat bags historic badminton gold; Manoj Sarkar claims bronze
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Pramod Bhagat bags historic badminton gold; Manoj Sarkar claims bronze

Firstpost  

With badminton making its debut at the Paralympics this year, Bhagat, the current World No 1, thus became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the sport. Tokyo: Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday claimed a historic gold medal in men’s singles SL3 class while Manoj Sarkar bagged the bronze as India stamped their prowess at the …

Tokyo Paralympics: Manoj Sarkar Beats Daisuke Fujihara to Win Men's Singles Badminton Bronze Medal
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Manoj Sarkar Beats Daisuke Fujihara to Win Men's Singles Badminton Bronze Medal

News 18  

India’s medal rush continued on the 11th day of the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics with Manoj Sarkar winning bronze of the men’s singles badminton event on Saturday. Sarkar defeated Daisuke Fujihara 22-20, 21-13 in the bronze medal match at the Yoyogi National Stadium in a contest that lasted 47 minutes. Thanks to his bronze, India’s medal tally has now risen to …

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. …

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

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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 …

Outstanding Performance: PM Modi Lauds Archer Harvinder Singh for Winning Bronze, India's First Archery Medal in Paralympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Outstanding Performance: PM Modi Lauds Archer Harvinder Singh for Winning Bronze, India's First Archery Medal in Paralympics

News 18  

Harvinder Singh on Friday notched up India’s first ever archery medal in the Paralympics, holding his nerves to down Kim Min Su of Korea in a thrilling shoot-off for the men’s individual recurve bronze in the ongoing Games here. World No.23 Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the …

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 | Singh, Chikara keep Indian medal hopes alive, make last-16
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Singh, Chikara keep Indian medal hopes alive, make last-16

The Hindu  

Indian recurve archer duo of Vivek Chikara and Harvinder Singh kept medal hopes alive, sailing into their respective pre-quarterfinals of the men’s open section in the Paralympic Games here on September 3. Singh, World number 23, who became the first athlete from India to win a gold medal in para archery at a major competition in Asian Games Jakarta 2018, …

Tokyo Paralympics | India's Praveen Kumar clinches silver in men's T64 high jump
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | India's Praveen Kumar clinches silver in men's T64 high jump

The Hindu  

India's Praveen Kumar clinched the silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event of the Paralympics, taking the country's haul to 11 in the ongoing Games here. The 18-year-old Kumar, competing in his debut Paralympics, set 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 of 2.10m …

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 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 7 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 7 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: India has witnessed a medals galore from their Paralympians over the last two days to complement their brilliant show at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. After a super Sunday, manic Monday saw four medals in the morning session, starting with a Gold in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event in Tokyo. Then Yogesh Kathuriya secured the silver …

Tokyo Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia Wins Silver, Sundar Singh Gurjar Gets Bronze in Javelin Throw F46
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia Wins Silver, Sundar Singh Gurjar Gets Bronze in Javelin Throw F46

News 18  

Two-time gold-winning javelin throw veteran Devendra Jhajharia clinched a stupendous third Paralympic medal, a silver this time, while discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya also finished second as India surpassed its best ever medal tally at the Games on Monday. Sundar Singh Gurjar also chipped in with a bronze, finishing behind Jhajharia in the men’s javelin throw F46 final. Brazil’s defending champion, …

Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

India's Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze in javelin throw F46 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. Bhavinaben Patel and Nishad Kumar have won a silver each in women's singles table tennis class 4 and men's T47 high jump events respectively. Devendra Jhajharia won silver in the men's F46 javelin throw event with a personal …

Tokyo Paralympics | Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in men’s discus throw F56 event
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in men’s discus throw F56 event

The Hindu  

Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya clinched a silver medal in the men’s F56 event in the Paralympics here on August 30 as athletics remained India’s happy hunting ground at the Games. The 24-year-old, a B.Com graduate from New Delhi’s Kirorimal College, sent the disc to a best distance of 44.38m in his sixth and last attempt to clinch the silver. Brazil’s …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 6 Updates: Sumit Antil wins javelin final; Avani Lekhara wins gold in shooting; Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in discus throw
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 6 Updates: Sumit Antil wins javelin final; Avani Lekhara wins gold in shooting; Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in discus throw

The Hindu  

LIVE UPDATES NEXT UP MEN'S JAVELIN THROW FINAL Sumit's first throw of 66.95m is a World Record! Sandeep Chaudhary and Sumit Antil in men's javelin throw F64 SHOOTING Men’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Swaroop slips to fourth place after shooting 9.9 and 9.5 in his 17th and 18th attempts. SHOOTING Avani Lekhara Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing Final - …

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

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 6 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: It was a Super Sunday for the Paralympians as they secured three medals on Day 5 of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday. But the mood of the fans soon changed after para-high jumper Nishad Kumar secured a Silver Medal with his best jump of 2.07m in the men's high jump T47 final. And to wrap up the day, …

Tokyo Paralympics 2021: Vinod Kumar wins bronze in discus throw
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2021: Vinod Kumar wins bronze in discus throw

The Hindu  

India's Vinod Kumar won bronze in the men's F -51/52 discus throw at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday, with an Asian record throw of 19.91m. India's Chef de Mission Gursharan Singh told PTI that Vinod's medal stands for now. That year, he finished fourth in the Para Athletics Worlds in Dubai and secured a quota place for India at …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bebe Vio repeats Rio gold; Tatyana McFadden wins 18th medal
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bebe Vio repeats Rio gold; Tatyana McFadden wins 18th medal

Firstpost  

McFadden took bronze in the women’s T54 5,000m to extend her streak of finishing on the podium in every Paralympic race she has entered since 2008. Tokyo: Fencing icon Beatrice “Bebe” Vio successfully defended her women’s Paralympic gold on Saturday as US wheelchair racing legend Tatyana McFadden won her 18th Paralympic medal. Vio, one of the world’s best-known Paralympians, was …

Paralympics Games 2020 | Rakesh finishes third, Chikara in top-10 in ranking round of archery competition
3 years, 6 months ago

Paralympics Games 2020 | Rakesh finishes third, Chikara in top-10 in ranking round of archery competition

The Hindu  

Indian compound archer Rakesh Kumar shot a career-best 699 points out of a possible 720 to grab the third place in the ranking round of the men’s open section of the Paralympic Games here on Friday. In the men’s recurve open category, 2019 Asian Para Championship winner Vivek Chikara finished in top-10. 22 Jyoti Baliyan, who is the only Indian …

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 …

Devendra Jhajharia takes aim for his third Paralympics gold
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Devendra Jhajharia takes aim for his third Paralympics gold

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“What do I tell you?” says Devendra Jhajharia. “Javelin mera junoon hai.” It’s easy to understand why the javelin holds a special place in Jhajharia’s heart. At Athens, Jhajharia won the gold medal in men’s F46 category with a world record throw of 62.15 metres. My coach and I would just go to the ground, he would talk to me, …

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