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Anju Bobby George hails Rio Paralympic medallists Mariyappan, Varun
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru [India], Sept.10 (ANI): Lavishing praises on Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Singh Bhati for their gold and bronze medals at the Rio Paralympics, respectively, celebrated long jumper Anju Bobby George said that paralympians are moving up to the expectations while calling for more s
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Rio Paralympics: PM Modi lauds Thangavelu, Bhati for gold, bronze honour
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed India's Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati for bagging a gold and bronze respectively at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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High jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu scripts history, strikes gold at Rio Par
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept.10 (ANI): Mariyappan Thangavelu scripted history at the ongoing Rio Paralympics, becoming the first Indian para-athlete to bag a gold medal in the men's high jump-T42 finals on day two of the prestigious tournament at the Olympic Stadium.
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Rio Paralympics: Amit Saroha disappoints, finishes last in men's disc
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept.9 (ANI): India's discus thrower Amit Kumar Saroha, who competed against seven other athletes at the ongoing Rio Paralympics, produced a disappointing performance as he finished last in the men's discus throw F52 event here in Rio de Janeiro last evenin
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Powerlifter Farman Basha misses out on medal, finishes fourth at Rio Paral
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sept. 8 (ANI): Indian powerlifter Farman Basha missed out on a bronze medal as he finished fourth in the men's 49kg category here at the Rio Paralympic Games on Thursday.
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India send largest-ever contingent as Rio Paralympics gets underway
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [England], Sept.8 (ANI): Few weeks after 2016 Rio Olympics concluded, the Brazilian city kicked off the Paralympic Games in a spectacular fashion with a backdrop of colour, music and a powerful message of inclusivity.
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Rio Paralympics: Lack of media coverage in India draws flak
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.7 (ANI): As the world gears up for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in which 19 Indians will be competing, not a single Indian network including Doordarshan has picked up the broadcast rights for this global event.
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Ministry announces cash bonanza for Rio Paralympic medallists
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.6 (ANI): In a bid to motivate Paralympians ahead of the Rio Paralympics, the Sports Ministry on Tuesday announced that medallists from the prestigious event will be given the cash awards at par with the medal winners of last month's Summer Olympic Games.
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2016 Summer Paralympics: Expectations high from Rio-bound Indian contingen
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): As the Paralympic-bound Indian contingent heads for the 2016 Summer Paralympics, slated to be held from September 7 and 18 in Brazil, the country has pinned high hopes on its athletes winning a lot of medals in the prestigious quadrennial event.
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Russia barred from Rio Paralympics over doping allegations
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug.8 (ANI): The International Paralympic Committee (IOC) has issued a blanket ban on all the Russian athletes from competing in the Paralympics games of the ongoing Rio Olympics because of widespread doping allegations in the country.
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Jailed Pistorius rushed to hospital with wrist injuries
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug 7 (ANI): Paralympics runner Oscar Pistorius, who is serving a six-year sentence for killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, was yesterday rushed to a hospital with injuries to his wrists after it was reported that he tried to harm himself.
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Oscar Pistorius could compete in 2020 Paralympics, says SA Sports chief
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 12 (ANI): Disgraced South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius may compete at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, according to the country's Olympic committee chief.
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