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  Paralympics: Indian paddlers Bhavinaben and Sonalben lose opening round fixtures

  August 25, 2021 10:35 IST

  Competing in the women's Class 3 category, Sonalben was ahead after the first three games but lost momentum to lose 11-9, 3-11, 17-15, 7-11 4-11 against Li Quan of China.

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  Shaili Singh aims to leap into bigger leagues with 2022 World Championships in mind

  August 25, 2021 10:27 IST

  In an exclusive conversation with Indiatvnews.com upon her return from Nairobi with a World U-20 Athletics Championships silver medal, Shaili Singh says she will change the colour of her medal next time.

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  India among aspiring hosts for Olympics in 2036 and beyond: IOC chief

  August 24, 2021 22:01 IST

  After Brisbane (Australia) was chosen last month to host the 2032 Summer Games, the IOC enjoys a queue of suitors to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 and even beyond, Bach said.

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  2020 Tokyo Paralympics open in empty stadium — just like Olympics

  August 24, 2021 18:40 IST

  The opening ceremony featured the national flags of the 162 delegations represented, which included the refugee team. In addition, the flag of Afghanistan was carried by a volunteer

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  No athletes, but Afghanistan flag included in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony

  August 24, 2021 18:24 IST

  Afghanistan athletes could not make it to the Games because of the chaos in the country after the Taliban ousted the elected government and took control of the country.

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  WATCH: PM Narendra Modi cheers for Indian contingent during 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony

  August 24, 2021 18:11 IST

  India will be represented by 54 para-athletes -- the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

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  WATCH: Shot-putter Tek Chand leads Indian contingent during 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Opening Ceremony

  August 24, 2021 17:16 IST

  High-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu was named India's official flag-bearer for the opening ceremony but was replaced on Tuesday after the Rio Paralympic gold medallist came in close contact with a COVID positive person during his flight to Tokyo.

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  Virat Kohli 'sends best wishes and support' to India's Tokyo Paralympic contingent

  August 24, 2021 14:49 IST

  India will be fielding its biggest ever contingent at the Paralympic Games as a total of 54 para-athletes from across nine sports disciplines will participate at the Games.

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  Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: How to watch live in India

  August 24, 2021 13:36 IST

  Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Opening Ceremony: Find full details on when and where to watch the curtain-raiser event.

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  Golf: Anirban Lahiri finishes T-56th at Northern Trust, bows out of Play-offs

  August 24, 2021 12:34 IST

  Lahiri finished the week at 5-under and needed a Top-10 finish to get into the second event of the BMW Championship in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

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  Mariyappan withdrawn as India's Paralympic flag-bearer after coming in contact of COVID person

  August 24, 2021 12:18 IST

  High-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu was on Tuesday replaced by javelin thrower Tek Chand as India's flag-bearer for the Paralympics opening ceremony.

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  Third batch of Indian contingent departs for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

  August 23, 2021 22:46 IST

  India is sending its largest-ever contingent to Tokyo Paralympics with 54 athletes set to compete in nine disciplines. 

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  Indian para athletes primed for unprecedented medal haul in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

  August 23, 2021 22:45 IST

  The likes of star javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia and high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu -- both 2016 Rio Paralympics gold winners -- will lead the biggest ever contingent with India expecting at least 15 medals, including five gold.

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  Ligament tear rules Bajrang Punia out of World Championships, brings early end to his 2021 season

  August 23, 2021 21:04 IST

  The World Championships will be held in Oslo, Norway from October 2-10 and Bajrang will not be able to begin his mat training until the rehabilitation programme is compete.

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  Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Live Streaming: How to watch live in India

  August 23, 2021 19:09 IST

  Live Streaming Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Find full details on when and where to watch Tokyo Paralympics 2020.

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  India at Tokyo Paralympics: Date-wise events of all Indian athletes at the 2020 Games

  August 23, 2021 18:02 IST

  At the 2020 Games, India will feature their biggest contingent comprising 54 athletes competing in nine disciplines in Tokyo. High jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu will be India’s flag-bearer in the opening ceremony. 

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  Squash: Debutant Yuvraj Wadhwani upsets Ravi Dixit in HCL SRFI Indian Tour Chennai Leg

  August 23, 2021 17:37 IST

  15-year-old PSA debutant Yuvraj Wadhwani defeated experienced Ravi Dexit over four games on the opening day of HCL SRFI Indian Tour Chennai Leg 3.

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  Afghanistan flag will be part of 2020 Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony: IPC chief

  August 23, 2021 17:19 IST

  Afghan athletes were forced to withdraw from the Games as all flights out of capital Kabul got cancelled after the Taliban seized control of the strife-torn nation.

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  India at Paralympics: Meet the past medallists

  August 23, 2021 16:00 IST

  India have won 12 medals, including four gold, and as many silver and bronze medals in the Summer Paralympics since its debut at the 1968 Games.

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  Motorsports: Arjun Maini bags first points in DTM Championship

  August 23, 2021 15:58 IST

  Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini has become the first Indian to score points in the prestigious DTM Championship by achieving consecutive top-10 finishes.

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  Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik

  August 23, 2021 15:36 IST

  India will field its biggest contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports -- archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, shooting, swimming, powerlifting, table tennis and taekwondo.

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  Shaili is more or less like me, will be happy to see her break my record: Anju Bobby George

  August 23, 2021 14:21 IST

  The Georges' protege Shaili Singh clinched World U-20 Athletics Championships silver medal on Sunday with a jump of 6.59m in Nairobi.

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  Gaurav Saini in final, 3 others in semis of Asian junior boxing

  August 23, 2021 11:52 IST

  Gaurav Saini (70kg) advanced to the final while three other Indian boxers entered the last-four stage after contrasting victories in the Asian Junior Championships in Dubai.

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  Neeraj Chopra congratulates Anju Bobby George for 'mentorship and guidance' to Shaili Singh

  August 22, 2021 22:39 IST

  Shaili, who came into the final with the best performance in the qualifying stage with an effort of 6.48 metres, improved on her personal best with a superb effort of 6.59 in the final.

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  Long jumper Shaili Singh misses gold by 1cm, wins silver in U-20 Worlds

  August 22, 2021 21:57 IST

  The 17-year-old Indian's personal best effort of 6.59m was not enough for a gold as she was pipped to the post by Sweden's reigning European junior champion Maja Askag.

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  Tokyo Paralympics: 30 more test positive for COVID-19 as organizers mull stricter measures

  August 22, 2021 20:17 IST

  Of the 30 cases reported on Sunday, 18 are residents of Japan while 12 were outsiders. 

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  Tokyo Paralympics: 5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in opening ceremony

  August 22, 2021 18:17 IST

  There is no cap on the number of athletes for the opening ceremony but only seven Indian participants have reached Tokyo so far.

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  Bishwamitra among four Indians to enter semis at Asian Youth and Junior Boxing

  August 22, 2021 16:55 IST

  India's Bishwamitra Chongtham (51kg) sailed into the semifinals along with three of his compatriots, assuring themselves of at least a bronze medal at the ASBC Youth and Junior Boxing Championships.