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Indian Para Athletes Shine at Paralympics, Earn Praise from Gagan Narang

Gagan Narang Lauds Indian Para Athletes' Performance at Paralympics London Games bronze medallist shooter and India's Chef de Mission at the Paris Olympics, Gagan Narang, has expressed his admiration for the country's para athletes for their exceptional performance at the ongoing Paralympics. The Indian Paralympic

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Vinesh Phogat Resigns from Indian Railways Amid Congress Speculation

Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has resigned from her position as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with the Indian Railways, citing personal reasons. The resignation comes amid speculation that she may join the Congress party and contest the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. Phogat, 30, is a renowned wrestler who

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Neeraj Chopra Qualifies for Diamond League Finale Despite Groin Injury

India's javelin throw sensation Neeraj Chopra has secured his spot in the prestigious Diamond League season finale, scheduled for September 14-15 in Brussels. Despite battling a persistent groin injury, Chopra's impressive performances throughout the season have earned him a place among the top four athletes in

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Manu Bhaker's Olympic Triumph and KBC Appearance: Insights into Shooting Techniques

Manu Bhaker's Olympic Triumph and KBC Appearance Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker has added another feather to her cap by appearing on the popular television show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). The Olympian, who recently returned from the Paris Olympics 2024 with two bronze medals, shared her experiences and

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India's Paralympic Medal Rush Continues on Friday with Athletics and Powerlifting

India's Paralympic contingent is poised to make a strong push towards its target of 30 medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Friday's schedule promises a flurry of medal opportunities, particularly in athletics. In the Men's Javelin Throw F54 Final, Dipesh Kumar will be a

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India's Paralympic Archery Duo Misses Bronze in Shoot-Off

India's Paralympic archery campaign suffered a setback as the Mixed Team Recurve Open duo of Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in a shoot-off. Harvinder, the reigning Paralympic champion in the Men's Individual Recurve Open, and Pooja began strongly, winning

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Indian Para-Athletes Miss Podium Finishes in Tokyo

India's Paralympic campaign in Tokyo ended on a bittersweet note as para-athletes Simran Sharma and Ashok narrowly missed out on podium finishes. Simran Sharma, who had stormed into the women's 100m T12 final, finished last among the four finalists with a timing of 12.31s. Cuba&

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Indian Para-Athlete Ajeet Singh Yadav Wins Silver at Paris Paralympics

Indian para-athlete Ajeet Singh Yadav has etched his name in history by securing a silver medal in the javelin throw F46 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024. His remarkable achievement is a testament to his unwavering determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Yadav's journey to the

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Pranjali Dhumal Bags Bronze for India at World Deaf Shooting Championship

India's Deaf Shooting Team Shines at World Championship, Pranjali Dhumal Bags Bronze India's deaf shooting team has made a remarkable start at the 2nd World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 in Hanover, Germany, with Pranjali Dhumal clinching a bronze medal in the Women's 25m Pistol

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Indian Sprinter Simran Sharma Qualifies for 100m - T12 Final at Paris Paralympics

Simran Sharma, India's reigning world champion in the women's 100m - T12, has secured her place in the final at the Paris Paralympics. Accompanied by her guide Abhay Singh, the 24-year-old finished second in semifinal 2 with a time of 12.33 seconds at the Stade

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Para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze in Women's 400m T20 at Paris Paralympics

Para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji returned to India on Thursday as a national hero after securing a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. Jeevanji, making her Paralympic debut, showcased exceptional speed and determination throughout the competition. In the final, Jeevanji started strongly but

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India Targets Record-Breaking Medal Haul at Paris Paralympics 2024

India's Paralympic Contingent Aims for Record-Breaking Performance in Paris India's Paralympic contingent is poised to make history at the Paris Paralympics 2024, aiming to surpass their previous best tally of 25 medals. With several promising athletes in contention, the Indian team is confident of achieving their

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Yogesh Kathuniya Vows to Strengthen Mental Game After Fifth Consecutive Paralympic Silver

Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya has expressed the need to enhance his mental fortitude after securing a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics, marking his fifth consecutive second-place finish since the Tokyo Games. Kathuniya, 27, achieved a season-best throw of 42.22m in the discus throw F-56 event, but acknowledged

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SFA Championships 2024-25: Over 150,000 Athletes to Compete in 10 Indian Cities

Sports For All (SFA) is revolutionizing grassroots sports in India with the launch of the SFA Championships 2024-25. This grand event will span 10 cities across the country, engaging over 150,000 participants from 7000 of India's leading sporting schools. The championships will feature a staggering 31 sports,

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Indian Shooters Nihal Singh, Rudransh Khandelwal Miss Out on Mixed 50m Pistol Final

India's Nihal Singh and Rudransh Khandelwal narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 final at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Singh finished 19th with a score of 522, while Khandelwal placed 22nd with 517 points in the 60-shot qualification round. This setback comes

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Indian Para-Athletes Shine at Paris Paralympics, Bagging 21 Medals

Indian para-athlete Amisha narrowly missed out on a medal in the F46 Shot Put final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, finishing 14th with a personal best of 9.25 m. The podium was dominated by Noelle Malkamaki of the USA, who set a new world record with a throw of

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Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to Lead India at Asian Table Tennis Championships

Indian Table Tennis Squad Announced for Asian Championships Veteran Sharath Kamal and star player Manika Batra will lead the Indian contingent at the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from October 7 to 13. The Indian Table Tennis Federation (TTFI) has named a

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Indian Para-athlete Sachin Khilari Bags Paralympic Silver in Shot Put

India's Sachin Sarjerao Khilari has etched his name in Paralympic history by securing a silver medal in the men's shot put F46 event at the ongoing Games in Paris. With an Asian record distance of 16.32m, Khilari showcased his exceptional athleticism and determination. Khilari'

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Indian Cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya Compete with Honor at Paralympics

Indian Cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya Finish Respectably at Paralympics Indian cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya showcased their determination and resilience at the Paralympics in Paris on Wednesday, competing in their respective cycling events. Gaderiya, competing in the women's C1 individual time trial, faced a challenging

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Sangram Singh Makes Historic MMA Debut at Gama International Fighting Championship

Sangram Singh, India's pioneering male wrestler and former ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India, is embarking on a new chapter in his illustrious career. On September 21, he will step into the octagon at the Gama International Fighting Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, to face Ali Raza Nasir

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India's Paralympic Stars Set for Action-Packed Day in Paris

India's Paralympic contingent is poised to make history at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with a packed schedule of events on September 4th. The day promises to be filled with thrilling competitions and medal-winning opportunities for the Indian athletes. In table tennis, Tokyo Paralympics silver medalist Bhavina Patel

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Deepthi Jeevanji: From Taunts to Triumph at Paris Paralympics

The Paris Paralympics 2024 has showcased the indomitable spirit of athletes who have overcome adversity to achieve greatness. Among them is Deepthi Jeevanji, an Indian para-athlete who has defied challenges to become a beacon of inspiration. Born with intellectual disability, Deepthi faced taunts and discrimination from her community. However, her

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Ugandan Olympian Set on Fire in Horrific Gender-Based Violence Incident

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, is fighting for her life in a Kenyan hospital after suffering severe burns in a horrific incident of gender-based violence. According to police reports, her Kenyan partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly doused her with petrol and set her ablaze on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred

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Pooja Jatyan Storms into Recurve Archery Quarterfinals at Paris Paralympics

Pooja Jatyan, India's World Para Championship silver medalist, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the recurve women's open archery competition at the Paris Paralympics. The 27-year-old defeated Yagmur Sengul of Turkey in straight sets on Tuesday. Jatyan, who received a bye into the pre-quarters after finishing

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Pakistan Hockey Coach Oltmans Quits Over Contract Dispute

Pakistan Hockey Coach Roelant Oltmans Departs Amid Contract Dispute Roelant Oltmans, the head coach of the Pakistan hockey team, has abruptly ended his association with the side due to a lack of a long-term contract. Oltmans, who joined the team earlier this year, was scheduled to accompany them to China