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Double Paralympic medalist Preethi Pal named flag-bearer of India's World
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Her journey from battling cerebral palsy to becoming one of the country's brightest stars in para-athletics stands as a beacon of determination and excellence. Born with cerebral palsy, Preeti has defied all odds with her relentless spirit and dedication. With personal bests of 14.21 seconds
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All arrangements made for World Para Athletics Championships: Jawaharlal N
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
With each passing day, the anticipation around the tournament continues to grow, considering India will host the World Para Athletics Championship for the first time
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Union Sports Minister Mandaviya, MoS Khadse review final preparations for
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The championship marks a new chapter in India's ability to stage global competitions of such scale, further strengthening the nation's position as a hub for international sports. Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Raksha Khadse, also joined Dr Mandaviya in meeting and interactin
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"I was trying to outdo myself": Sachin Yadav on competing alongside Neeraj
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
During the men's javelin event recently during the World Championships at Tokyo, Sachin impressed with a fourth-place finish and best throw of 86.27 m, his personal best throw. He was even in contention for a medal at one point. However, it was a tough day at the office for Neeraj, who co
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AR Rahman extends support to World Para Athletics Championships New Delhi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Rahman's support brings a unique cultural and inspirational dimension to the Championships. Known worldwide for his music that transcends boundaries, Rahman has described the event as a celebration of courage, resilience and the indomitable human spirit. By lending his voice and influence
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WPA chief Paul hails India's para-sports transformation, calls nation "ide
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 2,200 athletes and support staff from 104 countries, including world champions and Paralympic medallists, will compete across 186 medal events, making it the largest para sporting event ever held in the country.
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After two editions of glory, India draw blank at 2025 Tokyo World Athletic
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Sebastian was the last Indian in action during the Championships, finishing with a time of 1:23:03 in a 48-man field, as per Olympics.com. After Neeraj Chopra's historic silver at the 2022 edition and a monumental gold in 2023, India has failed to secure a medal in the World Athletics Champi
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World Athletics Championships: Noah Lyles levels Usain Bolt's 200m four-pe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
For the American, it was sweet vindication considering he settled for bronze in 2020.
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World Athletics Championships: Gulveer Singh fails to make history, Annu R
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Asian champion Gulveer Singh missed a historic men's 5000m final spot by a whisker, bowing out by a mere 0.19 seconds. Meanwhile, Annu Rani crashed out in the women's javelin throw qualifiers at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo on Friday.
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"Not how I had hoped to end the season": Chopra expresses disappointment o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's Olympic medalist javelin thrower superstar Neeraj Chopra has expressed disappointment following his eighth-place finish and failure to defend his title at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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"Get ready for the World's finest para athletes": Mansukh Mandaviya ahead
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The stage is set for the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, the biggest para athletics event ever hosted by India. With more than 2,500 athletes from over 100 nations expected to compete, the Championships will showcase world-class talent and celebrate the spirit of para s
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"Had some back issues...": Neeraj after 8th-place finish in World Athletic
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Neeraj's hot-streak of 26 top-two finishes since 2021 Kourtane Games - the event that immediately preceded his historic gold medal at Tokyo 2020, ended with a dissapointing eighth place finish at the marquee event with his best throw being a mere 84.03 m.
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