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'Education and awareness main factors behind India’s rise in Paralympics': Sumit
Two-time Paralympic gold medallist for India, Sumit Antil explained the rise of para-sports in India while speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:20 PM IST
India’s resounding paralympic success must lead to a wider conversation
The euphoria of India’s spectacular performance at the Paralympics is still to die down, but beyond the medals, I've a simple question: Are we doing enough for people who live with disability?
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Paralympics 2024: Silver medalist Yogesh Kathuniya wants to win Gold medal now!
Yogesh Kathuniya, who won the silver medal at the recently concluded Paralympics talks about his hunger for winning the Gold medal at the next Paralympics!
Published on Sep 13, 2024 09:24 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Indian envoy to France meets Paralympics contingent after record medals haul
The Indian contingent won a record 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics, clinching seven golds, nine silver and 13 bronze medals.
Published on Sep 09, 2024 03:43 PM IST
Why did Iranian athlete get disqualified and lead to Navdeep's gold upgrade?
Sadegh Beit Sayah disqualified for violating the rules and missed out on the gold medal as India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold.
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 08:09 AM IST
Indian para-athletes win five medals in a late evening rush
India got a double podium finish in men's javelin F46 and in the high jump T63 events at the Paralympics after Deepthi Jeevanji's bronze in women's 400m T20.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 07:03 AM IST
PTI |
Who is Nitesh Kumar? Indian shuttler reigns supreme in Paralympics with gold
It was 2009 when life took a drastic turn for Nitesh Kumar after he lost his left leg in a train accident in Visakhapatnam.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Who is Rubina Francis? From battling talipes to becoming history-maker in Paris
Rubina Francis, who hails from Jabalpur, was born with talipes—commonly known as club foot—which prevented her from staying steady while shooting at the target.
Published on Sep 01, 2024 06:44 PM IST
Kareena, Sonali congratulate Indian para-athletes for Paris Paralympics win
Kareena Kapoor congratulated all the para-athletes in her Instagram Stories. Ayushmann Khurrana called it “an amazing day for India at the Paralympics”.
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Kate, Prince William wish Paralympic athletes good luck with sweet message
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared words of encouragement for 2024 Paralympic Games athletes
Published on Aug 29, 2024 12:11 AM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
How a doctor treating war veterans ended up creating the Paralympics
Dr Ludwig Guttman introduced sport into the rehabilitation of disabled people and the idea eventually grew into the Games
Published on Aug 28, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Sheetal Devi: The Indian archer with no arms, ready to conquer 2024 Paralympics
Meet Indian archer Sheetal Devi, a 17-year-old prodigy from Jammu who defies all odds by competing internationally using only her legs and back
Published on Aug 27, 2024 02:23 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
The Paralympic Games are starting. Here's what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris
The Paralympic Games are starting. Here's what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris
Published on Aug 27, 2024 02:06 PM IST
AP |
India Inc must play a role in mainstreaming disability
Creating an inclusive workplace is a strategic and social imperative. India Inc. must lead in mainstreaming disability.
Published on Aug 23, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Deepa Malik
World Para Athletics Championships: Kashish won with her west Delhi stubbornness
Para athlete Kashish Lakra, who won a silver at the recent World Para Athletics Championships Kobe 2024, reveals how the Delhi-ness in her didn't let her quit!
Published on May 30, 2024 08:00 PM IST
Kriti Kambiri
World Para Athletics Championships: Sumit Antil let go of phone to train better
Javelin thrower para athlete Sumit Antil won gold at the recent World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe (Japan). He shares how he overcame phone addiction.
Published on May 30, 2024 08:00 PM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Para athletes Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi win top honours in Delhi
Sumit Antil registered 73.29 meters in javelin throw, at the recent Asian Para Games in Hangzhou for his world record mark.
Published on Dec 26, 2023 04:49 PM IST
ANI |
Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
The about-face came less than 24 hours after the International Paralympic Committee announced it would allow Russians and Belarusians to compete when the Games open on Friday, but only as neutral athletes.
Updated on Mar 03, 2022 10:54 PM IST
AP |
PM Modi to host India's Paralympics stars today, mark most successful season yet
The 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo proved to be the most successful season for India yet, with athletes securing a total of 19 medals - five gold, eight silver, and six bronze. Before this edition, India had won 12 medals (4 medals of each colour) in all previous Paralympics appearances combined.
Published on Sep 09, 2021 06:19 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
A community plan that led to India’s Paralympics badminton success
The plan produced rich rewards at the just-ended Tokyo Paralympics where India’s shuttlers won four medals on the sport’s debut.
Published on Sep 08, 2021 09:50 PM IST
Rutvick MehtaSharad Deep, Mumbai/lucknow
Sports Minister felicitates Paralympians, hopes for better show in 2024
The Indian para athletes registered their best-ever performance for the country in the Tokyo Games by winning an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.
Updated on Sep 08, 2021 07:20 PM IST
PTI |
The next step for Indian para sports? International classifiers
Indian para athletes now have to go to international competitions to get classified since there are no certified classifiers at home.
Published on Sep 06, 2021 11:02 PM IST
Avishek Roy, New Delhi
Tokyo take-off as India's para athletes deliver in style
Having won just 12 medals in all going to the Paralympics, India's haul of 19 medals shows how far the country has come in backing para athletes.
Published on Sep 05, 2021 09:58 PM IST
Avishek RoyRutvick Mehta, New Delhi
Paralympics: Krishna Nagar wins badminton gold; silver for Suhas Yathiraj
India capped off the Tokyo Paralympics with two medals in badminton in the final day of the Games.
Published on Sep 05, 2021 09:44 PM IST
Sharad Deep, Lucknow
5 golds, 8 silver, and 6 bronze: List of Indian medallists at Tokyo Paralympics
Tokyo Paralympics: A total of 17 athletes won a medal at the recently-concluded Tokyo Paralympics as India registered its best-ever haul at the mega event.
Updated on Sep 05, 2021 10:37 PM IST
‘Won hearts of an entire nation’: PM Modi congratulates medallists Pramod, Manoj
Tokyo Olympics: Soon after Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar won gold and bronze, respectively, in the men's singles (SL3) badminton event, PM Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the athletes
Published on Sep 04, 2021 05:11 PM IST
Paralympics: Manoj Sarkar wins bronze in men's singles (SL3) badminton event
Tokyo Paralympics: Indian shuttler Manoj Sarkar beat Japan's Daisuke Fujihara 22-20,21-13 in a pulsating to bronze in the men's singles (SL3) badminton category.
Updated on Sep 04, 2021 04:47 PM IST
Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat clinches gold medal in badminton men's singles (SL3)
Tokyo Paralympics: Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat beat Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14,21-17 in a pulsating to final to win the gold medal in the men's singles (SL3) badminton category.
Updated on Sep 04, 2021 05:31 PM IST
What does it take to be a para athlete?
Fighting against trauma, isolation, social perceptions, lack of accessibility and re-learning how to use their bodies, sports is both a refuge and a field of dreams for India's paralympians.
Published on Sep 02, 2021 09:59 PM IST
Rutvick MehtaAvishek Roy
Inspiring journey of para high jumper Varun Singh Bhati
Varun Singh Bhati has always been passionate about sports, with basketball being his first interest. He later switched from basketball to high jump as both sports share a similar approach.
Published on Sep 02, 2021 10:53 AM IST
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