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Paralympics 2024: Simran through to semifinals in women's 200m T12 event

Simran, who is the reigning world champion, topped her heat with a timing of 25.41s to make the semi-finals.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat resigns from her post in Indian Railways

The 30-year-old wrestler had quit wrestling following her disqualification from the 50kg gold medal match in the Paris Olympics.

Indian hockey team can aim for gold in LA 2028 Olympics: PR Sreejesh

The former national team captain, who announced his retirement after the Paris Olympics, told journalists in the Bihar capital that he saw the state as the future "sports hub".

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League 2024 season finale in Brussels

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 14 and 15 in Brussels. Chopra accumulated 14 points from his two second-place finishes in the one-day meets held in Doha and Lausanne.

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula sets final date with Aryna Sabalenka in final

The No. 6-seeded Pegula, a 30-year-old from New York, has won 15 of her past 16 matches and will meet No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday.

Corporate leaders' new-found love, business interest: Padel and pickleball

This rising sporting interest is translating into business interest as well. For instance, the pickleball championship was sponsored by Vedanta Foundation

Kapil Parmar wins historic bronze medal in Judo for India at Paralympics

Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his opponent from start to finish to record a 10-0 win in the bronze medal contest.

Why India's Neeraj Chopra opts out of Zurich Diamond League 2024?

India's Javelin star Neeraj Chopra won't be taking part in Zurich Diamond League with his spot in the final all but confirmed after a 2nd place finish in Laussane

Dharambir dedicates Paralympics gold to teammate and coach Amit Kumar

The 35-year-old Dharambir on Wednesday broke the Asian record with a throw of 34.92m en route to the gold medal at the Paralympics with Pranav Soorma clinching the silver with a throw of 34.59m.

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner

A spokesperson at the hospital, Owen Menach, confirmed her death on Thursday. Cheptegei was receiving treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city.

Jessica Pegula upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach first Grand Slam semifinal

Jessica Pegula will now face unseeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic on Thursday for a berth in the final.

One arrow at a time: Making of Paralympic champion archer Harvinder Singh

Dealing with the unexpected, whether in archery or life in general, is no big deal for Harvinder Singh. He has aced the anticipation game thanks to the hard lessons that came his way.

Paris Paralympics 2024: How does the sport of wheelchair fencing work?

The wheelchair fencing competition at the Paralympic Games is in full swing, taking place under the prestigious glass dome of the Grand Palais in the heart of Paris.

US Open 2024: Tiafoe, Fritz, Pegula and Navarro advance to semifinals

Not since the 2003 U.S. Open have there been two American women and two American men in the semifinals at the same major.

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula pulls another upset, beats Iga Swiatek in Q/F

The 30-year-old American hid it well, pulling off a big upset by easily beating Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 at Flushing Meadows and earning a debut trip to the semifinals at a major

US Open 2024: World number 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev in Q/F

Sinner, who took over as the title favorite after Week 1 exits by Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, is the only man remaining in the field with a Grand Slam trophy

Google Doodle celebrates Paralympics 2024 powerlifting with special artwork

Weightlifting was first added to the Olympics in 1964 while powerlifting was added 20 years later in 1984. This powerlifting was first included in 1984

Paralympics: Nitesh says he felt extra responsibility in Pramod's absence

Nitesh said his mantra was to take it one game at a time at the Paralympics after Bhagat was suspended for 18 months ahead of the Para Games

Paralympics 2024: Bhavinaben Patel eliminated from women's singles TT Q/F

Bhavinaben, who became India's first-ever medal winner in the sport with her silver in the Tokyo Paralympics, fought hard in the first two games and even won the third but eventually lost the match

Paralympics 2024: Harvinder and Dharambir add to India's gold tally

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari and another club thrower Pranav Soorma's silver-winning performances were a major highlight too on a terrific Wednesday for India