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

India's Schedule at Paris Paralympics 2024: Saturday, August 31 India's Paralympic contingent will continue their quest for glory on Saturday, August 31, with a packed schedule of events. Among the highlights will be the performance of armless archer Sheetal Devi, who has already made a strong

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Jonnie Peacock: From Near-Death to Paralympic Glory

Jonnie Peacock's journey to Paralympic stardom is a testament to resilience and the unwavering support of his mother, Linda. Diagnosed with meningitis at age five, Peacock faced the possibility of losing his life. However, thanks to the quick thinking of his mother and the skill of surgeon Per

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Italian Prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli to Replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025

Italian prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to make history as he joins Mercedes in Formula One next season, replacing the legendary Lewis Hamilton. The 18-year-old from Bologna has had a remarkable youth career, winning multiple championships and showcasing exceptional talent. Antonelli's journey to Formula One began in

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NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Killed in Bicycle Accident

Tragedy has struck the hockey world as Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed in a bicycle accident on Thursday night in New Jersey. The 31-year-old Gaudreau, known affectionately as "Johnny Hockey," and his 29-year-old brother were struck by a vehicle in

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Indian Archers Face Disappointment at Paris Paralympics 2024

India's archery campaign at the Paris Paralympics 2024 suffered a setback on Saturday as Sarita Kumari's impressive run ended in the quarterfinals, while Sheetal Devi, known for her remarkable feat of drawing arrows with her toes, bowed out in the last-16 of the compound women'

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Indian Shooters Miss Out on Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone Final at Paralympics

Indian shooters Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu faced a setback at the Paralympic Games in Chateauroux on Sunday, failing to qualify for the final of the mixed 10m air rifle prone (SH1) event. Lekhara, who had made history by winning a gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing SH1

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Boxing's Olympic Future in Jeopardy as ASBC Rejects WB

Boxing's Olympic future remains uncertain after the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) voted against joining the rival World Boxing (WB) association. The vote, held via secret ballot, saw 21 countries opt to continue with the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA), while 14 favored joining WB. The IOC has repeatedly

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Indian Para-Athletes Shine at Paris Paralympics: Rongali Fifth in Shot Put, Raju Bows Out

India's Ravi Rongali showcased an impressive performance in the men's F40 shot put final at the Paris Paralympics, securing a commendable fifth place. Rongali, who had previously earned a silver medal at the Asian Para Games in China, achieved a personal best of 10.63m. However,

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Indian Para-Rowers Finish Eighth in PR3 Mixed Double Sculls at Paralympics

Indian para-rowers Narayana Konganapalle and Anita, who won a silver medal at the Asian Para Games, finished eighth overall in the PR3 mixed double sculls rowing event at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday. Making their Paralympic debut, the duo secured a timing of 8:16.96 seconds to finish second

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Formula Cars Roar on Chennai Streets for Historic Indian Racing Festival

India is poised to make history as the Indian Racing Festival presented by Kingfisher Soda gears up for its second round on the streets of Chennai. This groundbreaking spectacle will witness formula cars roaring through the iconic Island Grounds, setting a new benchmark for motorsport in the country. The street

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Leclerc Triumphs at Monza, Norris Closes Gap on Verstappen

Charles Leclerc's triumph at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday marked a resounding victory for Ferrari and a significant moment in the Formula One championship race. The Monegasque driver's second win of the season, following his victory in Monaco, ignited the cheers of the passionate Ferrari

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Diya Chitale Stuns Manika Batra, Dabang Delhi TTC Upsets PBG Bengaluru Smashers

In a thrilling UTT 2024 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, rising star Diya Chitale stunned World No. 26 Manika Batra, leading Dabang Delhi TTC to a remarkable 8-7 victory over table toppers PBG Bengaluru Smashers. Despite trailing 7-1, Dabang Delhi TTC staged a stunning comeback, winning

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Rohan Sejwal: From Humble Beginnings to India's Junior Basketball Team

Rohan Sejwal, a young basketball prodigy from Bhopal, has overcome adversity to earn a spot on India's squad for the upcoming Junior Asian Basketball Championship in Jordan. Growing up in a humble background, Rohan's father, Sunil Sejwal, works as an auto driver. Despite financial constraints, Rohan&

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Armless Archer Sheetal Devi Inspires with Paralympic Performance

Sheetal Devi, India's armless archery prodigy, has captivated the world with her remarkable performance at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite not securing a medal in the individual event, her unwavering determination and exceptional accuracy have earned her widespread admiration. Sheetal's journey to the Paralympics has been

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Indian Shooters Nihal Singh, Amir Bhat Miss Out on Mixed 25m Pistol Final at Paralympics

Indian shooters Nihal Singh and Amir Ahmad Bhat narrowly missed out on qualifying for the final of the mixed 25m pistol (SH1) competition at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Monday. Singh finished 10th with a score of 569, while Bhat placed 11th with 568, falling short of the top eight

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Indian Shooters Dominate 10m Air Rifle Event at World Deaf Shooting Championship

The Indian shooting contingent continued their impressive performance at the 2nd World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 in Hanover, Germany, on Day Two, claiming a clean sweep of the 10m Air Rifle men's event and adding two more medals in the women's category. Dhanush Srikanth, Shourya Saini,

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Indian Archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar Claim Paralympic Bronze

India's Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar have etched their names in Paralympic history by securing a bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery competition at the Tokyo Paralympics. The duo's triumph marks India's second archery medal at the Paralympics, following Harvinder Singh'

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Olympic Pistol Sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec Trademarks Viral Stance

Turkey's Pistol Sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec Trademarks Viral Olympic Stance Turkish Olympic pistol sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec has taken steps to protect the commercial use of his nonchalant stance at the Paris Games, which became a viral sensation worldwide. His coach, Erdinc Bilgili, revealed that they filed a trademark application

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India's Medal Quest Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024

India's Medal Hunt Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024 After a remarkable start to the Paris Paralympics 2024, the Indian contingent is poised for more medal glory on Tuesday. Star shooter Avani Lekhara, who has already secured a gold medal, will return to action in the women's

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Indian Hockey Team Aims to Retain Asian Champions Trophy Title

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has emphasized the need to move on from the euphoria of their Olympic bronze medal triumph and focus on retaining their Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir, China. Under Harmanpreet's leadership, India secured a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal

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Sumit Antil Defends Paralympic Javelin Title Despite Back Injury

Sumit Antil, India's history-making javelin thrower, has overcome adversity to defend his Paralympic title in the F64 category. Carrying a back injury for over a year, Antil's path to glory was paved with sacrifices and sleepless nights. On the advice of his physiotherapist, Antil reluctantly gave

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Pakistani Wrestler Ali Asad Stripped of Commonwealth Games Bronze for Doping

Pakistani wrestler Ali Asad has been stripped of his bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The Pakistan Wrestling Federation confirmed the four-year ban and medal revocation following an investigation by the International Testing Agency (ITA). Asad's positive test was confirmed

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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

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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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Avani Lekhara Enters Final of Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 at Paralympics

India's ace shooter Avani Lekhara, who made history by winning a gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 event at the Tokyo Paralympics, has once again entered the final of a shooting event at the ongoing Games. On Tuesday, Lekhara finished seventh in the