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"It would be absolutely incredible": Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India has officially bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), led by President PT Usha, submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in October 2024.
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World Para Athletics Championships: Ekler, Blackwell, Yarovyi script World
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Luka Ekler gave herself an early birthday present by winning the women's Long Jump T38 gold medal with a World Record in the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on a humid Wednesday. The Hungarian, who will celebrate her 27th birthday later this
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High jumper Praveen Kumar sets sight on gold at World Para Athletics Champ
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Praveen, who competes in the T64 high jump category, has built one of the most inspiring careers in Indian para athletics. He announced himself on the international stage with a silver medal at the 2019 Junior World Championships, before winning silver again at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Game
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India's preparations for 2036 Olympics have started in full swing: Union M
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India has officially bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), led by President PT Usha, submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in October 2024.
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India bags 4 medals on opening day of Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beiji
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Organised under the aegis of World Para Powerlifting (WPPO), the World Cup features top para powerlifters from over 40 countries and serves as a critical qualification event for the 2026 World Championships and the Paris 2028 Paralympic Games, according to a release from WPPO.
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"Focused more on performing than winning...": Para-archer Harvinder Singh
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Para archer Harvinder Singh, who scripted history by winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is set to be awarded with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, which will make him India's first para archer to be bestowed with this prestigious honour. Reflecting
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Year-end review: From Paralympic success to youngest World Chess Champion,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The year 2024 has been a monumental one for Indian sports, with the nation achieving unprecedented success on the global stage. From record-breaking performances at the Paris Paralympic Games to historic wins in chess, India has showcased its rising prowess in multiple disciplines.
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29 Paralympic Champions honoured on the International Day of Persons with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India's Paralympic champions from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities were honoured on Tuesday. During an event, they were presented cheques to 29 Paralympic winners, celebrating their extraordinary achievements that secured India's best-ever
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Badminton Association of India to reward Paris Paralympics 2024 medallists
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
India won five medals in badminton--one gold, two silver, and two bronze - their most in any version of the Paralympic Games, and secured podiums in the women's events for the first time at the recently concluded event in Paris.
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From French musicians to Grammy winner Anderson Paak, a look at everything
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Starting off the ceremony, French singer Santa performed Johnny Hallyday's iconic track "Vivre pour le Meilleur". Several video sequences and images from the previous three Paralympic Games accompanied her melodic voice.
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PM Modi holds conversation with Paralympics medalists, calls their accompl
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
PM Modi called Paralympic Games medal winners Harvinder Singh, Kapil Parmar, Pranav Soorma, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari and Dharambir. He congratulated them on their victory.
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UAE's Noura Al Ketbi secures fifth place in women's shot put F32 final at
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Noura Al Ketbi, a member of the UAE national athletics team, secured fifth place in the women's shot put F32 final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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