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Over 20 Indian Paralympics 2024 athletes leave for Paris

After the sporting extravaganza that was the Paris Olympics, the sporting action will continue with the Paris Paralympics from August 28 onwards and will go on till September 8. As Chef de Mission, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) vice president Satya Prakash Sangwan will lead India's largest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes competing across 12 sports disciplines. His role will be pivotal in ensuring that the Indian team has the support and guidance they need to excel on the global stage.

2024-08-25T07:08:17.688145+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar flags off Mumbai Half Marathon

Sachin expressed happiness about the progress the competition has made.

2024-08-25T05:01:39.756123+00:00 IST

"Lacked physical fitness": Shooter Swapnil Kusale

Olympic bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale opened up on his campaign and said that he missed out on gold in Paris 2024 as he was lacking physical fitness while further affirming that he will be eyeing the top position in the future.

2024-08-24T18:31:50.860377+00:00 IST

Asia U-15/U-17 C'ships: Tanvi Patri storms into singles final

Tanvi Patri, seeded no. 1 in the girl's u-15 category, was made to work hard in the opening game by sixth seed Kakanik of Thailand but ultimately breezed through to a 21-19, 21-10 win in just 31 minutes.

2024-08-24T18:17:45.096921+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad SG Pipers win over Athlead Goa Challengers

Captain Manush Shah led Ahmedabad SG Pipers from the front as the debutants recorded their first win of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024.

2024-08-24T18:02:55.632090+00:00 IST

UTT: Mumba TT beat Dabang Delhi TTC 9-6

Experienced Indian paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran kicked off his historic fifth season in Dabang Delhi TTC colours with a sensational come-from-behind win over World no. 20 Quadri Aruna, the highest-ranked male player in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

2024-08-24T17:36:34.082712+00:00 IST

India secure Asian Games quotas in surfing

The Asian Surfing Championships 2024, which also is a qualifier for the Asian Games 2026, saw eight Indian surfers compete in four different categories

2024-08-24T16:41:46.952968+00:00 IST

India's Para Shooting Team departs for Paris Paralympics

The team, comprising 10 athletes, will compete with the aim of bettering their four-medal haul from the last Paralympic Games

2024-08-24T16:28:36.456775+00:00 IST

Paralympic cyclist Shaik Arshad hopeful of gold medal in Paris

Arshad's athletic journey began with taekwondo where he earned a green belt early on but his passion for sports did not stop there

2024-08-24T16:17:39.410357+00:00 IST

Women’s Open: Aditi, Diksha miss cut while Korda takes lead

Aditi shot 76-76 while Diksha Dagar shot 77-76 to miss the cut that is likely to fall at 4-over though the second round is yet to be completed. The top 65 and tied from the field of 144 qualify for the final two rounds of the women's Major

2024-08-24T15:47:16.613233+00:00 IST

"We will win gold, and win medals every day": Devendra Jhajharia

This year, India is sending a larger contingent to the Paralympics, with 84 athletes set to compete, up from 54 athletes in the previous Tokyo Games.

2024-08-24T15:43:15.047132+00:00 IST

India Legends C'ship: Jeev, Randhawa to headline Indian challenge

Jeev Milkha Singh (twice in 2006 and 2008) and Jyoti Randhawa (once in 2002) have been Asia No. 1 in the past and won multiple times on the Asian Tour. Jeev has also won four times each on the European and Japan Tours and once on the Korean Tour, besides six times on the Asian Tour.

2024-08-24T14:38:17.356444+00:00 IST

Mandaviya gives clarion call for nationwide sports participation

National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

2024-08-24T13:59:52.301748+00:00 IST

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari meets West Delhi Lions owner Rajan Chopra

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari made a notable appearance at the ongoing first edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), where he was seen cheering for the West Delhi Lions during their match against East Delhi Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2024-08-24T12:50:41.278329+00:00 IST

Chennai Pro C'ship: Dhruv Sheoran earns him maiden title on PGTI

Gurugram's Dhruv Sheoran struck a valiant three-under 69 in the final round of the Chennai Pro Championship 2024 to earn his maiden title on the PGTI.

2024-08-24T12:05:57.031135+00:00 IST

"I want Delhi to be a sports hub": BJP leader Vijender Singh

Boxer-turned-politician Vijender Singh claimed that their focus is on making New Delhi a sports hub.

2024-08-24T09:27:31.085934+00:00 IST

Sharath against Sathiyan to headline Chennai Lions’ clash

Two home favourites, Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, will lead their respective teams, Chennai Lions and Dabang Delhi TTC, in an enticing Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

2024-08-24T08:01:14.193909+00:00 IST

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers set to roar at IRL 2024

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Indian Racing League (IRL) for the 2024 edition, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers are ready to set the track on fire at the Madras International Circuit here in Chennai.

2024-08-23T16:52:13.298725+00:00 IST

BMW Championship: Matsuyama, Im enjoy fast starts

Hideki Matsuyama carried on from where he left the St. Jude Championships, which he won last week, and stayed hot with his new putter for solo second place with 5-under 67 at the BMW Championship. Sungjae Im (68) and Si Woo Kim (69) enjoyed fast starts to keep the good times rolling for Asian golfers in the FedExCup Playoffs

2024-08-23T16:19:08.851092+00:00 IST

"Staying calm and focused for that gold": Kokila

Kokila from Haryana is gearing up for her first Paralympics with palpable excitement and determination. She will be contesting in 48kg g2 category, judo.

2024-08-23T15:43:43.782920+00:00 IST

Krishna Nagar gears up for Paris Paralympics

With the Paris Paralympics on the horizon, Indian para-badminton player Krishna Nagar is all set to make his mark once again on the international stage. As the reigning gold medalist, Nagar has expressed his excitement for the upcoming event and remains focused on defending his title.

2024-08-23T15:40:51.451308+00:00 IST