After 7 golds, Paralympians at final hurdle- endorsementsIndian Paralympians' remarkable performance at the Paris Paralympics has not attracted significant brand deals from major companies. Despit...
13 Sep, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Paris Paralympics: Indian contingent receives rousing welcome on return homeThe Indian Paralympics contingent returned to New Delhi with a record-breaking haul of 29 medals, including seven golds. The team was welco...
10 Sep, 2024, 12.01 PM IST
Navdeep’s gold is icing on the cake as Paralympics come to a closeNavdeep Singh secured a gold medal in the men’s F41 javelin throw at the Paris Paralympic Games after Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disquali...
09 Sep, 2024, 12.00 AM IST
PM Modi congratulates Dharambir, Pranav for winning medals in men's club throw F51 final at Paris ParalympicsPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Dharambir and Pranav Soorma for winning gold and silver medals in the men's club throw F51 final...
05 Sep, 2024, 08.59 AM IST
Paralympics 2024: Two golds, three silvers, three bronze; India bags eight medals in single dayIndia's stellar performance at the Paralympics on Monday saw the nation clinch eight medals, including two golds, three silvers, and three ...
03 Sep, 2024, 06.57 AM IST
Sumit Antil: The para-javelin star who defended his gold with a record throw at Paris ParalympicsOn Monday, Sumit Antil set a new Paralympic record in the men's javelin throw F64 final at the Paris Games with a throw of 70.59 meters, su...
02 Sep, 2024, 11.48 PM IST
Started javelin throw in 2016 after watching Neeraj: India's Paris 2024 Para Athletes credit world champion for inspirationIndian para-javelin throwers Bhavanaben Chaudhary and Navdeep Singh praised Neeraj Chopra's Olympic success for increasing interest in athl...
02 Sep, 2024, 10.57 AM IST
Of grit and determination: Neither disability, nor deadly disease could keep these athletes away from sportsIndian athletes at the Paris Paralympic each have compelling stories of overcoming incredible odds. From Manoj Sarkar's lower limb conditio...
29 Aug, 2024, 01.40 AM IST
Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul with largest ever contingent in fray at ParisIndia's 84-strong team of para-athletes, their largest ever, aimed to achieve unprecedented success at the Paralympic Games, with a goal of...
27 Aug, 2024, 03.35 PM IST
Can Indian para-athletes achieve historic five gold medals at Paris Paralympics?The Indian paralympic contingent, including star javelin thrower Sumit Antil, has left for Paris to compete in the Paralympics. The team ai...
22 Aug, 2024, 05.48 PM IST
PM Modi dials Sumit Antil to congratulate on gold; Akshay Kumar, Bachchan Jr. celebrate on TwitterOlympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra also lauded Antil on the win.
31 Aug, 2021, 02.34 PM IST
PM Modi lauds feats of Indian players in Paralympics; speaks to Avani Lekhara, Yogesh Kathuniya, Jhajharia & GurjarIn his telephonic conversations with them, Modi told Lekhara that her achievement is a matter of great pride. She expressed happiness at th...
30 Aug, 2021, 01.26 PM IST
12-member Indian contingent, including Jhajharia, departs for Tokyo ParalympicsThe 40-year-old javelin thrower had rewritten his world record of 63.97m when he sent the spear to a distance of 65.71m in a qualifying eve...
25 Aug, 2021, 01.21 PM IST
5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremonyThe five athletes expected to take part in the opening ceremony are flag bearer Mariyappan Thangavelu, discus thrower Vinod Kumar, javelin ...
22 Aug, 2021, 06.42 PM IST
Government announces Rs 90 lakh cash reward for Rio Paralympics medallistsThe cash reward will be given by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot under the Awareness Generation and Publicity (...
29 Sep, 2016, 07.18 AM IST
Government announces Rs 90 lakh cash reward for Rio Paralympics medallistsThe cash reward will be given by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot under the Awareness Generation and Publicity (...
29 Sep, 2016, 05.17 AM IST
Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia wins gold at Rio ParalympicsDevendra, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own world record to finish on top in the men's F46 event.
14 Sep, 2016, 07.55 AM IST