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Avani Lekhara strikes gold, family celebrate her triumph

Indian Paralympian shooter Avani Lekhara has once again made the nation proud by clinching a gold medal in the Women's 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. This remarkable achievement adds to her growing legacy as one of India's finest para-athletes, following her gold medal victory at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.

2024-08-30T13:38:23.865218+00:00 IST

Manish Narwal wins silver in men's 10m air pistol SH1 pistol

Indian para shooter Manish Narwal on Friday sealed the silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 pistol final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

2024-08-30T13:33:47.698669+00:00 IST

I am happy to win a medal for my country: Avani Lekhara

After winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics, Indian shooter Avani Lekhara said that she was happy to win a medal for the country.

2024-08-30T13:02:46.457372+00:00 IST

Paralympics 2024: Preethi wins bronze in Women's T35 100m race

India continues to shine at the ongoing Paris Paralympics as para sprinter Preethi Pal bagged the bronze medal in the Women's T35 100m race on Friday.

2024-08-30T12:35:32.795918+00:00 IST

Amit Shah hails Avani for winning gold at Paralympics 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday congratulated Avani Lekhara for winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

2024-08-30T12:26:56.120119+00:00 IST

Bhavina, Sonalben's medal hopes dashed after defeat to Korea

India's Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel fell short of securing a medal as they were defeated in the Women's Doubles badminton quarterfinal by Korea's Young A Jung and Sunghye Moon at the Paris Paralympics.

2024-08-30T11:41:11.055324+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails Avani, Mona for winning medals at Paris Paralympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal for winning medals in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Friday.

2024-08-30T11:22:15.161698+00:00 IST

Paralympics 2024: Avani strikes gold in women's 10m air rifle

Reigning Paralympic champion, Avani Lekhara maintained her streak and struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Friday. While shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal in the same event.

2024-08-30T10:46:57.291640+00:00 IST

Paris Paralympics: Shuttler Nitesh cruises to comfortable win

India shuttler Nitesh Kumar cruised to a comfortable win while Manoj Kumar suffered a defeat in the men's singles SL3 Group A event in the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Friday.

2024-08-30T09:54:29.565060+00:00 IST

Pooja Singh breaks women's national record in high jump

India athlete Pooja Singh broke the U20 women's national record in the high jump event and qualified for the final in the ongoing World Athletics U20 Championships.

2024-08-30T09:49:56.111820+00:00 IST

Avani, Mona qualify for final of women's 10m air rifle final

The reigning Paralympic champion, Avani Lekhara, and shooter Mona Agarwal qualified for the final of the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event in the ongoing Paralympics on Friday.

2024-08-30T08:24:57.262206+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: Manika, Bernadette’s exciting clash on cards

PBG Bengaluru Smashers will look to consolidate their position in the race to the playoffs when they take on table toppers Ahmedabad SG Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday.

2024-08-30T08:13:25.178640+00:00 IST

Paris: Shuttler Manasi’s campaign in women's singles event ends

India para shuttler Manasi Joshi crashed out of the women's singles Group A match after Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna scripted a remarkable comeback at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in the ongoing Paralympics.

2024-08-30T07:51:55.458066+00:00 IST

Pickleball: Andre Agassi set to visit India to flag off PWR DUPR

In an exciting development for sports enthusiasts, eight-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 tennis player Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to officially flag off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League, a grand pickleball tour that promises to bring the thrill of competitive pickleball to India.

2024-08-30T07:09:55.187326+00:00 IST

"I prayed to Waheguru to give me strength": Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat paid obeisance at the Golden Temple on Friday and prayed to Waheguru to give her strength.

2024-08-30T06:42:11.077194+00:00 IST

Pallam Raju "pained" by demolition of ORO Sports Village

Former Cabinet Minister Pallam Raju is "extremely pained" by the demolition of ORO Sports Village belonging to his brother Pallam Anand by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA).

2024-08-30T04:14:29.549125+00:00 IST

"State Sports Academy will serve as fine platform": Shreyasi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the state's first-ever State Sports Academy and Bihar Sports University at Rajgir on Thursday.

2024-08-29T18:24:27.333200+00:00 IST

Sheetal Devi clinches 2nd place in ranking round at Paralympics

Star Indian archer Sheetal Devi on Thursday displayed a stunning performance in the qualification of Women's Individual Compound Archery at the ongoing Paris Paralympics

2024-08-29T18:18:13.329342+00:00 IST

UTT 2024: Bengaluru continue playoff charge with win over Jaipur

PBG Bengaluru Smashers took a significant step toward playoff qualification in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 by resoundingly beating Jaipur Patriots 11-4 today at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.

2024-08-29T17:24:31.669839+00:00 IST

Shuttlers shine as India kicks off campaign at Paris Paralympics

India's voyage at the Paris Paralympics began with notable performances from the para-badminton contingent, showcasing both victories and hard-fought matches on Day 1 of the marquee event.

2024-08-29T16:19:37.020505+00:00 IST