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Paralympians carry hopes of nation to Tokyo
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI/Jindal Steel and Power Ltd): Four para-athletes set off tonight to join the Indian campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) partner and accessibility pioneer Svayam is ensuring a safe and dignified commute for the part
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Tokyo Paralympics: Satyanarayana officially named India's para-athletics c
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 25 (ANI): Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Wednesday announced that Satyanarayana has been chosen to represent the country as the para-athletics coach at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Indian archers set to aim for gold at their maiden Game
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 25 (ANI): A five-member para archery contingent looks set for their best possible show at their debut Paralympics. The Indian crop is relatively young and born in the 90s, with Rakesh Kumar being the only slightly elder one -- born in 1985. The likes of Harvinder Singh,
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Tokyo Paralympics: 5 javelin throwers including Devendra Jhajhariya leave
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Devendra Jhajhariya was among the 5 javelin throwers in a 12-member contingent that left for Tokyo from New Delhi's IGI Airport on Wednesday morning.
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India's youngest-ever Deputy Chef De Mission Arhan Bagati is all set to ma
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI/NewsVoir): India's youngest-ever Deputy Chef De Mission, Arhan Bagati, is all set to lead the country's first batch of athletes for the Paralympics Tokyo starting today.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavinaben loses to China's Zhou Ying by 3-0
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 25 (ANI): India's para table tennis player Bhavinaben Hasmukhbhai Patel loses to China's Zhou Ying by 3-0 in her opening match of Group A in women's singles - Class 4 here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium - Table 5 on Wednesday.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Sonalben loses against Qian Li in Group D opene
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 25 (ANI): Indian paddler Sonalben Manubhai Patel suffered a close defeat against China's Qian Li by 3-2 in her opening match of Group D in women's singles - class 3 here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium - Table 5 on Wednesday.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Tek Chand lead India's charge during Op
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 24 (ANI): Javelin thrower Tek Chand carried the tri-colour as India made its way during the Opening Ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Tuesday here at the Japan National Stadium.
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Paralympics: Tokyo 2020 sets record for most athletes and women at Games
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 24 (ANI): Tokyo 2020 has become the biggest Paralympic Games ever with a record number of athletes taking part. In addition, more female athletes than ever before will line up at the postponed Games which opens on Tuesday.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Tek Chand named new flag bearer of Indi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 24 (ANI): Javelin thrower Tek Chand will be India's flag-bearer at the Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony after Thangavelu Mariyappan was quarantined following close contact with a COVID-19 positive person on their flight to Tokyo.
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Paralympic Games: Indian shooters, archers arrive in Tokyo
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 24 (ANI): India's largest batch of para-athletes consisting of shooters, archers, and swimmers arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday morning for the Paralympic Games.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Kohli sends best wishes to Indian contingent
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New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Skipper Virat Kohli on Monday wished good luck to the Indian contingent for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics, beginning August 24.
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