Articles for Para Sports

High performance training for para-athletes set to open in Leh
1 month, 1 week ago

High performance training for para-athletes set to open in Leh

India Today  

The world’s first high-altitude Para Sports Centre is set to be established in Leh, Ladakh, with a focus on training para-athletes for international competitions, including the 2028 Paralympics. This landmark initiative, a collaboration between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, and the Aditya Mehta Foundation, aims to provide world-class facilities and specialised training in a unique high-altitude environment. With …

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Indian sports wrap, November 12: World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh with focus on 2028 Paralympics
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian sports wrap, November 12: World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh with focus on 2028 Paralympics

The Hindu  

MORE SPORTS World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh with focus on 2028 Paralympics The world’s first high-altitude para sports centre will be established in Leh, Ladakh, aiming to advance the skills and confidence of athletes ahead of the 2028 Paralympics. “The opening of Leh Ladakh as a hub for para sports marks a new era …

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Paralympics: Vision is to win 50 medals in 2036 when India hopefully host Games, says Devendra Jhajharia
3 months, 4 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 …

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Positivity, staying grounded, hunger for more: Deciphering the champion's mindset in Pramod Bhagat
1 year ago

Positivity, staying grounded, hunger for more: Deciphering the champion's mindset in Pramod Bhagat

Hindustan Times  

There was a certain humility in his voice as he greeted with a simple 'hello' followed by a chuckle over his next statement: "Maine suna aapko mere baare mein bohot sawal puchna hai." Along with a gold medal in men's singles SL3 event, Pramod Bhagat also won a bronze each in Men's Doubles SL3-SL4 and Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 events, making …

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Asian Para Games end amid high praise
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Para Games end amid high praise

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2023-11-13 Large | Medium | Small Groups of athletes enter Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Zhejiang province on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games. Thrilling action, excellent arrangements and touching stories of athletes made the just concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a "superb" edition in the history …

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How Indian para athletes chose ability over disability at the Asian Para Games
1 year, 1 month ago

How Indian para athletes chose ability over disability at the Asian Para Games

Live Mint  

The first step is picking up the arrow between her toes and deftly weaving it into the compound bow. The only armless archer in the field at the deferred 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Devi is one of a kind. In July this year, she won a silver medal in Women’s Individual Compound—Open category to become the first armless …

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Asian Para Games end amid high praise
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Para Games end amid high praise

China Daily  

Groups of athletes enter Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Zhejiang province on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games. Thrilling action, excellent arrangements and touching stories of athletes made the just concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a "superb" edition in the history of the Games, officials said, adding that its lasting …

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Hyderabad Collector, GHMC chief summoned in contempt case
1 year, 5 months ago

Hyderabad Collector, GHMC chief summoned in contempt case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court called for the appearance of the Hyderabad collector, special deputy collector, land acquisition officer and GHMC commissioner. Construction on water body: Officials get notice Justice N. V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court on Monday issued notices and directed civic authorities to file their reply within two weeks pertaining to …

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Odisha to host Para-Badminton National championship
3 years ago

Odisha to host Para-Badminton National championship

The Hindu  

More than 500 para shuttlers, including Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat, will be vying for top honours at the Para-Badminton National Championship scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from December 24 to 26. Para Sports Association of Odisha along with the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt of Odisha is all set to organise the three-day mega …

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Fitness, confidence, self-belief - Devendra Jhajharia’s success mantra
3 years, 2 months ago

Fitness, confidence, self-belief - Devendra Jhajharia’s success mantra

The Hindu  

Devendra Jhajharia is 40, but believes that he is as fit as a 20-year-old. Over the years, the javelin thrower has emerged as one of the most successful para-athletes in the world, clinching three Paralympics medals – in 2004, 2016 and 2020 Tokyo – in the men’s F46 category. On a break currently, Jhajharia speaks to Sportstar on a range …

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Indian athletes in Paralympics thank Modi govt for getting support
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian athletes in Paralympics thank Modi govt for getting support

Op India  

In Tokyo Paralympics, India created history as the athletes won 19 medals in total. Sharad Kumar, who won a bronze medal in the High Jump T63 event at the Tokyo Games, revealed that even athletes from the USA complimented the efforts the Indian government has made to provide support to para-athletes. I had told him to get gold as I …

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BREAKING : Supreme Court Directs To Recommend Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma As Additional Participant In Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

BREAKING : Supreme Court Directs To Recommend Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma As Additional Participant In Tokyo Paralympics

Live Law  

In a huge relief to 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Paralympic Committee of India to recommend his name as an additional participant in the 50 meter parashooter event in the Tokyo Paralympics, which is starting from August 24.Today is the last date for recommending the names for the …

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Tokyo Games: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Appeal Against Non-Selection
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Games: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Appeal Against Non-Selection

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on an appeal preferred by Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar 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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Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Challenges Single Judge's Order Refusing To Interfere With His Non-Selection For Tokyo Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Challenges Single Judge's Order Refusing To Interfere With His Non-Selection For Tokyo Games

Live Law  

Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma has challenged Single Judge's 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. Single Judge held that the decision of PCI to accept the Novi Sad …

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Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Naresh Sharma's Non-Selection For Tokyo Games, Asks Sports Ministry To Examine Complaint
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Naresh Sharma's Non-Selection For Tokyo Games, Asks Sports Ministry To Examine Complaint

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused 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 the name of Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma for the Tokyo games 2020. The plea before the Court The plea had sought direction …

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Delhi High Court Asks Paralympic Committee Of India To Take Instructions On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Over Non-Selection For Tokyo Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Asks Paralympic Committee Of India To Take Instructions On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Over Non-Selection For Tokyo Games

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted a day's time to the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to seek instructions on a plea filed by shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020.Sharma is a five-time Paralympian and an Arjuna Awardee.Justice Rekha Palli, after …

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