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When will I get equal rights? : Padma Shri Virender Singh reiterates his d
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Padma Shri awardee, speech and hearing impaired wrestler Virender Singh on Saturday reiterated his demand to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to recognise the state's deaf sportspersons, like him, as para-athletes.
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Elite para athletes being supported for customised training under TOPS: An
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday said that the ministry is supporting the para-athletes at par with able-bodied sportspersons.
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Pramod Bhagat nominated for BWF Player of the Year Award
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Laussane [Switzerland], November 11 (ANI): The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday revealed the nominees for the BWF Player of the Year Awards 2020/2021.
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Padma Shri Virender Singh protests in Delhi, urges Haryana Govt to recogni
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Padma Shri awardee, speech and hearing impaired wrestler Virender Singh on Wednesday staged a sit-in demonstration outside the Haryana Bhawan in Delhi demanding Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to recognise the state's deaf sportspersons, like
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Wheelchair basketball coaching camp organized in Srinagar
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 6 (ANI): Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS), a non-governmental organisation in collaboration with the Wheel Chair Basket Ball Federation (WBFI) organised a two-day wheelchair basketball coaching for para athletes in Srinagar.
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Army and Voluntary Medicare Society organise sports events for para-athlet
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 22 (ANI): The Indian Army and the Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) organised sporting events for para-athletes at Lachipora Boniyar in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
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Sharad Kumar among four para-athletes recommended for Khel Ratna; Avani Le
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has recommended the names of shooter Manish Narwal, high jumper Sharad Kumar, shuttler Pramod Bhagat and javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021. All four brought laurels
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Video of PM Modi's interaction with Para-athletes released
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): A video footage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with Para-athletes, who brought glory to India Tokyo Paralympic, was released on Sunday.
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Video footage of PM Modi's interaction with para-athletes to be released t
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): A video footage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with Para-athletes, who brought glory to India Tokyo Paralympic, will be launched on September 12.
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Tokyo Paralympics medalists share experiences of meeting PM Modi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Sumit Antil and bronze medalist Harvinder Singh on Friday shared their experiences of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.
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PM Narendra Modi hosts Indian paralympic contingent at his residence
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the indomitable spirit and willpower of the Indian contingent, who won laurels for the country in the Tokyo Paralympics. PM Modi said the performance of players is praiseworthy in light of the insurmoun
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Tokyo Paralympics: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates medallists
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Wednesday felicitated India's para athletes who won a historic 19 medals, including 5 gold and 8 silver, in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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