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  12-member Indian contingent, including Devendra Jhajharia, departs for Tokyo Paralympics

  August 25, 2021 13:23 IST

  After Neeraj Chopra's historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics, javelin throwers have been in the limelight.

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  Neeraj Chopra recalls his interaction with Arshad Nadeem in final: 'Bhai give this javelin to me'

  August 25, 2021 16:19 IST

  Chopra won the gold with his 87.58m throw in the second attempt, and thus became the only second Indian athlete after Abhinav Bindra to clinch an Olympic top podium finish in individual events.

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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.