Paralympics
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Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Singhraj clinches bronze medal in Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1
Sports | Aug 31, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTIndian shooter Singhraj Adana claimed the bronze medal in the P1 men's 10m air pistol SH1 event of the Paralympics here on Tuesday. Adana shot a total of 216.8 to finish the event in the third place after qualifying for the eight-man final as the sixth best shooter.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya wins Silver in men's discus throw F56 event
Other Sports | Aug 30, 2021, 09:43 AM ISTYogesh Kathuniya clinched a silver medal in the men's F56 event in the Paralympics.
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Afghan Paralympians to miss Tokyo 2020
Other Sports | Aug 17, 2021, 10:18 PM ISTIt's the first time Afghanistan won't be represented at the Paralympics since the Sydney Games in 2000.
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Aruna Tanwar becomes first Indian taekwondo athlete to qualify for Paralympics
Other Sports | Jun 09, 2021, 11:09 PM ISTAruna received the wild card based on her exemplary past performances.
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Indian para-athletics team for Tokyo Paralympics to be picked on June 15-16
Other Sports | May 16, 2021, 08:18 PM ISTThe trials will be conducted as per strict safety guidelines of the government and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of COVID-19.
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Tokyo Paralympics mark 100 days to Opening Ceremonies
Other Sports | May 16, 2021, 06:05 PM ISTTokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto and Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Minister Tamayo Marukawa were also in attendance.
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Asian Paralympic Committee Executive Board discusses preparations for upcoming games
Other Sports | Nov 18, 2020, 05:21 PM ISTThe Executive Board of the Asian Paralympic Committee met virtually and discussed various topics including the implementation of the new strategic plan and the upcoming games' preparation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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India's medal count will be in double digits at Tokyo Paralympics: Deepa Malik
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2020, 04:03 PM ISTMalik, who also has a silver medal from the IPC World Championships, has never let her disability come in the way of her passion.
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One-year wait better than four: Deepa Malik relieved over postponement of Paralympics
Other Sports | Apr 27, 2020, 12:00 PM ISTParalympic Committee of India (PCI) President Deepa Malik has said that she's relieved the Paralympics were not cancelled, as it would've meant a wait for four more years.
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Haryana’s respect for disabled woman is a ‘really big deal’, says Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik
Other Sports | Sep 18, 2016, 06:43 PM ISTRio Paralympics silver medallist, Deepa Malik, said that it is a “really big deal” to receive respect from Haryana. The 45-year-old scripted history by bagging the silver medal in women’s F53 shot put event
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Tracking the journey of Indian medallists Mariyappan Thangavelu, Deepa Malik and Varun Singh Bhati at Paralympics 2016
Sports | Sep 13, 2016, 05:03 PM ISTIn Pics! India’s Paralympics 2016 medallists: Mariyappan Thangavelu, Deepa Malik and Varun Singh Bhati
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Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu to donate Rs 30 lakh from prize money
Other Sports | Sep 12, 2016, 09:26 PM ISTAfter making millions proud with his historic stint at the Rio Paralympics 2016, gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu has now decided to ensure a better future to kids by donating an amount from his prize money
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Rio Paralympics : M.Thangavelu wins gold medal , Varun Bhati gets bronze in high jump
Other Sports | Sep 10, 2016, 07:11 AM ISTIt's a double win for India at Rio Paralympics, Mariyappan Thangavelu today created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch the gold medal in the men’s T42 High Jump event on day two of
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Russian players banned from competing in Rio Paralympics Games
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2016, 11:02 PM ISTThe International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday banned entire Russian team from competing in the upcoming games last month as punishment for the country running a doping operation that polluted sports by prioritizing "medals over
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Meet Oscar Pistorius, the Usain Bolt of paralympics
Other Sports | Oct 13, 2014, 09:59 AM ISTNew Delhi: Being handicapped must be very depressing, but some are bold and strong enough to convert their weakness into strength. One big example is South African sprinter, Oscar Pistorius.Born on 22nd November 1986, he
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Ukraine decides to compete in Paralympics n Sochi
Other Sports | Mar 07, 2014, 04:49 PM ISTSochi, Russia: Ukraine has decided against boycotting the Winter Paralympics in Sochi. The head of Ukraine's Paralympic Committee says the country's athletes will stay and compete in Sochi despite Russia's military moves in Crimea. The
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Meet the Usain Bolt of paralympics Oscar Pistorius
Other Sports | Jan 22, 2014, 07:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: Being handicapped must be very depressing, but some are bold and strong enough to convert their weakness into strength.One big example is South African sprinter, Oscar Pistorius. Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius competes in
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Terror attack survivor makes U.K Paralympics team
Other Sports | Jun 20, 2012, 10:28 PM ISTLondon, Jun 20: A survivor of the 2005 terror attacks on the London transport system has been named to the country's sitting volleyball team for the Paralympics.Martine Wiltshire, then known as Martine Wright, lost both