Hailing from what he describes as a "tiny and remote village" Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, Ramesh has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
A former basketballer, Chennai's Shanguman won the first gold of the Games and it came in the men's 800m T53/T54 event, as per a press release from SAI Media.
Ujjawal Choudhary put in a splendid display on the opening day of the 4th Indian Open Throws Competition at the Jio Institute in Ulwe in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, winning Gold in the U20 discus throw event with a new national record. Choudhary's best of 59.34m broke the previous record of 58.
Mandaviya expressed confidence that the Games would provide para-athletes with a platform to showcase their talent and bring glory to themselves and the country.
India closed out a remarkable campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, finishing at the top of the medals table with a stunning total of 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze.
India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, which is being held in New Delhi. At the end of Day 2, it led the medal tally with an astounding 95 medals - 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze, as per the PCI press release.
India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men's javelin events. Rinku clinched the gold medal in the F46 category with an impressive throw of 60.26 meters, continuing
The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
The World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 is set to take place from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking a significant moment for para-athletics in India. With 20 countries participating and a total of 250 para-athletes, including 145 Indian and 105 international
The three-day event will feature over 90 competitions and witness participation from elite para-athletes representing 20 countries, as per a press release from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
The logo also showcases various para-athletic sports, including wheelchair racing, javelin throw, and running, highlighting the essence of para-sports and the spirit of inclusivity