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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games
3 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 …

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Sarah Storey, Hannah Cockcroft and 10 of Britain’s big medal hopes at the Paris Paralympics
4 months ago

Sarah Storey, Hannah Cockcroft and 10 of Britain’s big medal hopes at the Paris Paralympics

The Independent  

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Chateauroux 2022 World Cup: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna joins Lekhara in clinching gold, Paris 2024 quota
2 years, 6 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 …

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Tokyo Paralympics Bronze Medallist Harvinder Singh Gets 1st Round Bye; Women's Recurve Team Seeded 2nd
2 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics Bronze Medallist Harvinder Singh Gets 1st Round Bye; Women's Recurve Team Seeded 2nd

News 18  

Tokyo Paralympic bronze medallist Harvinder Singh received an opening-round bye in the men’s individual open recurve event at the Dubai World Archery Para Championships here. Harvinder, who was seeded 11th after the ranking round, will next face Spain’s Jose Manuel Marin Rodriguez, ranked 22nd. Harvinder will also play the recurve mixed team and men’s doubles events, where India has qualified …

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Swayam celebrates Indian Paralympians for Tokyo success
3 years, 3 months ago

Swayam celebrates Indian Paralympians for Tokyo success

The Hindu  

The Paralympic contingent of 54 athletes who returned with 19 medals - including five gold - from the Tokyo Paralympics was felicitated at a dinner hosted by accessibility partner Svayam on Thursday. Quite remarkably, the athletes were provided specially modified accessible vehicles by Svayam right before they departed for the Games, and for their visit to the Prime Minister’s home …

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I Fell in Love with Avani, Says Coach Suma Shirur on the Gritty Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medallist
3 years, 3 months ago

I Fell in Love with Avani, Says Coach Suma Shirur on the Gritty Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medallist

News 18  

Suma Shirur made back-to-back trips to Tokyo in a span of months. The coach, an Olympian herself at 2004 Athens in 10m rifle for able-bodied shooters and one-time world record holder, had flown into Tokyo earlier in July 2021 as one of the coaches on the rifle shooting squad and went home without a medal in shooting. Avani Lekhara – …

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Tokyo Paralympics: Never been so happy and disappointed at the same time in my life, says Suhas
3 years, 3 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 …

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"Olympics or Paralympic, medal is a huge thing": Krishna Nagar on winning Gold
3 years, 3 months ago

"Olympics or Paralympic, medal is a huge thing": Krishna Nagar on winning Gold

The Hindu  

Indian badminton player Krishna Nagar on Sunday said Sunday's gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was nothing short of a blessing as he was over the moon for just being able to compete in the Games. Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final to claim the second gold medal …

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'Happy & Disappointed': Noida DM Yathiraj After Winning Silver at Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

'Happy & Disappointed': Noida DM Yathiraj After Winning Silver at Paralympics

The Quint  

He played aggressively and at a great pace to unsettle the seasoned French star. Yathiraj controlled the pace in the first game and took an early lead in the second too. However, he could not close the match as the French player slowed down the pace and used his superb netplay to overcome the challenge posed by his Indian opponent. …

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How to watch the 2021 Paralympics live on TV: Channel schedule for the games
3 years, 3 months ago

How to watch the 2021 Paralympics live on TV: Channel schedule for the games

The Telegraph  

The 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo are in full swing. How to watch As with London 2012 and Rio 2016, Channel 4 will have coverage rights in the United Kingdom, with over 300 hours of live programming from Tokyo, London and Leeds. More 4 will also become a dedicated sports channel live from Tokyo during the Games. In addition to …

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Afghan Paralympians to compete in Tokyo after evacuation
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghan Paralympians to compete in Tokyo after evacuation

Al Jazeera  

Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli, who were evacuated from Afghanistan last weekend to France, have arrived in Tokyo, says IPC. Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli were evacuated last weekend to France from the Taliban-controlled country in a “major global operation”, the IPC said. “Zakia and Hossain have continued to express their absolute desire to come and compete at the Tokyo …

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Tokyo Paralympics: Is There A Provision To Send Substitute Players? Delhi High Court Asks PCI In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea
3 years, 4 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. …

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Tokyo weighs use of Olympic venues as temporary medical facilities: report
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo weighs use of Olympic venues as temporary medical facilities: report

The Hindu  

Authorities in the Japanese capital are considering plans to convert some of the city's Olympics and Paralympics venues into temporary medical facilities as they combat soaring COVID-19 infections that have piled pressure on the healthcare system. Medical experts have urged temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions, and …

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Noida DM Suhas L Yathiraj To Represent India At The Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Noida DM Suhas L Yathiraj To Represent India At The Tokyo Paralympics

ABP News  

Tokyo Paralympic: The Paralympics begin in Tokyo on August 24. is an outstanding player: Speaking of 2007 batch IAS Suhas L.Y., he ranks second in the world in para-badminton singles player rankings. has won many accolades and medals: Suhas won a bronze medal in the Asian Para Games held in 2018 and was a runner up in 2017 Japan Open …

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National Sports Awards function delayed to include Paralympic performers
3 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards function delayed to include Paralympic performers

The Hindu  

The National Sports Awards function, which is held on August 29 every year, has been pushed back since the government wants the selection panel to consider the performances of the para-athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics. "National sports award committee has been formed for this year but Paralympics are yet to be held so we want to add winners from …

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[Tokyo Paralympic] Delhi High Court Directs To Bring On Record The Reply By World Shooting Para Sports Refusing To Include Naresh Sharma's Name
3 years, 4 months ago

[Tokyo Paralympic] Delhi High Court Directs To Bring On Record The Reply By World Shooting Para Sports Refusing To Include Naresh Sharma's Name

Live Law  

In the ongoing hearing of an appeal preferred by 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the Delhi High Court has requested Advocate Mahesh Rawat, appearing for the Paralympic Committee of India, to bring on record the email reply by the International Paralympic Committee stating that it is not possible to include an additional participant from India. …

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Tokyo Paralmypics : International Paralympic Committee Refuses Additional Participant; Supreme Court Disposes Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralmypics : International Paralympic Committee Refuses Additional Participant; Supreme Court Disposes Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea

Live Law  

In a dramatic twist in the case of 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the International Paralympic Committee has said that it is not possible to include an additional participant from India in the Tokyo Paralympic games starting from August 24.Yesterday, the Supreme Court had directed the Paralympic Committee of India to recommend his name. In …

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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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Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Moves Delhi High Court Over His Non-Selection For Tokyo Paralympic Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Moves Delhi High Court Over His Non-Selection For Tokyo Paralympic Games

Live Law  

Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma has moved the Delhi High Court over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020. In his plea moved through Advocates Satyam Singh and Amit Kumar Sharma, Sharma has alleged that the Selection Committee of the PCI in the arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory exercise of discretion failed to select him for …

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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Amit Kumar Saroha, Sandeep Chaudhary seal qualification for Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Amit Kumar Saroha, Sandeep Chaudhary seal qualification for Games

Firstpost  

Two-time Paralympian Saroha will be representing the country in the F51 category in the discus throw and club throw. Asian Para Games gold medallists Amit Kumar Saroha and Sandeep Chaudhary have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics, the former after battling a recent bout of COVID-19 infection. “Finally Got Selected For Tokyo Paralympic, It’s My Third Paralympic Games.” “To be honest, …

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Saroha set for 3rd Paralympics, Sandeep Chaudhary too qualifies
3 years, 5 months ago

Saroha set for 3rd Paralympics, Sandeep Chaudhary too qualifies

The Hindu  

Asian Para Games gold medallists Amit Kumar Saroha and Sandeep Chaudhary have qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics, the former after battling a recent bout of COVID-19 infection. READ: Tokyo Paralympics: Jhajharia confident of breaking world record again India has been granted 24 slots, including four women athletes, by the World Para Athletics and the final team list will be announced …

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