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Paralympics 2024: Para-shuttlers Nitesh, Sukant enter semifinal round

Indian shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semifinals of men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively after recording straight-game wins in their last group matches in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Nitesh, who had won a silver medal in the Asian Para Games last year in China, beat Mongkhon Bunsun of Thailand 21-13 21-14 to notch his third successive win and top group A. Bunsun also qualified for the semifinals as the second-place finisher from group A. In SL3 class, which is meant for players with severe lower limb disability competing on half-width court, the top two finishers from each of the two groups qualify for the semifinals. In the group A, Tokyo Paralympics bronze medallist Manoj Sarkar, who has already bowed out of the tournament, beat Yang Jianyuan of China 21-1 21-11. Manoj had earlier lost to Bunsun and Nitesh. In men's singles SL4 class, meant for athletes with lower limb impairments and minor balance issues in walking or running, Suka

Paralympics 2024: Para-shuttler Mandeep enters SL3 singles quarterfinals

Indian shuttler Mandeep Kaur entered the quarterfinals of the women's singles SL 3 category in the Paris Paralympics after defeating Australia's Vinot Celine Aurelie in the women's singles SL 3 event on Saturday. Mandeep regrouped to win her last group B match 21-23 21-10 21-17 against her Australian rival. She had lost her opening match to Nigeria's Bolaji Mariam. The Indian finished second in the three-player group B to book a quarterfinal spot. Mariam topped the group to enter the semifinals. The toppers of group A and C directly advanced to the semifinals. The top two teams in group B as well as second-place finishers in group A and C compete in the quarterfinal for the two remaining semifinal spots. SL3 class is for players with severe lower limb disability. They compete on half-width court. In Friday's late night matches, Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli lost their opening mixed doubles SL3 contest 11-21 17-21 to top seeded Indonesian pair of Hikmat Ramdani and Leani Ratri ...

Paralympics 2024: Avani to Manish, full list of Indian medal winners

Avani Lekhara and Manish Narwal secured back-to-back Paralympic medals for India on Friday

Global Fintech Summit 2024, Avani Lekhara, Air India & Vistara merger and more

Starting November 12, Vistara will fully merge with Air India. As part of the merger, Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in the newly consolidated Air India.

Paralympics 2024: Avani Lekhara wins gold medal in 10m Air Rifle shooting

Avani, who won the gold medal in the same event at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, successfully defended her title, setting a Paralympic Games record with 249.7 points in the final standings.

India para-shuttlers start Paralympics on high, eight secure wins on day 1

Indian para-shuttlers, including Tokyo silver medallist Suhas Yathiraj, made a strong start at the Paris Paralympics, with eight singles players securing victories in their respective opening group matches here on Thursday. In the SL4 category, all three Indians -- Suhas, Sukant Kadam and Tarun -- won their opening matches. Nitesh Kumar (SL3), Palak Kohli (SL4), Thulasimathi Murugesan (SU5), Manisha Ramadass (SU5), and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan (SH6) also cleared the first hurdle later in the day. Athletes with lower limb impairments and minor balance issues in walking or running compete in the SL4 class, while SL3 is for those with more severe lower limb disabilities, requiring play on a half-width court. SU5 includes athletes with upper limb impairments, and SH6 is for players of short stature. The highlight of the day was a gritty performance by Sukant Kadam. The 31-year-old from Maharashtra, who suffered a knee injury after a fall in a cricket field at the age of 10, recovered f

Afghan para-athlete wins historic first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team

Zakia Khudadadi made history at the Paris Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal. Khudadadi won bronze in the women's 47kg category after defeating Turkey's Ekinci Nurcihan on Thursday. When the final buzzer sounded at the Grand Palais in central Paris, Khudadadi erupted in joy, throwing her helmet and mouthpiece into the air. It was a surreal moment, my heart started racing when I realized I had won the bronze, Khudadadi said, her voice shaking with emotion. I went through so much to get here. This medal is for all the women of Afghanistan and all the refugees of the world. I hope that one day there will be peace in my country. Khudadadi, who was born without one forearm, began practicing taekwondo in secret at age 11 in a hidden gym in her hometown of Herat, in western Afghanistan. Originally blocked from competing following the rise of the Taliban in 2021, she was later evacuated from Afghanistan and was allowed to compete at th

Pregnant para archer Jodie Grinham returns to action at 2024 Paralympics

Great Britain's Jodie Grinham returned to the Paralympic stage for the first time since Rio 2016, this time seven months pregnant. Grinham wrapped up her first competition this morning in the women's individual compound open. She finished fourth and scored a personal best of 693. Later in the evening she and Nathan MacQueen placed second in the mixed team compound open ranking round. I know I can do more, it's a personal best but there's lots of room for improvement, Grinham said. The key for me was finishing in that top four, and that gives me a day off competition to focus on tweaking things and making myself better. Grinham will return Saturday for the elimination round which allows her rest from competition Friday. After having a minor scare earlier in the week the rest is luxurious. On Monday she had taken a trip to the hospital as the baby had stopped moving. Her doctors assured her everything looked normal and the baby was healthy. She said her doctor knew there was no point

Paris Paralympics 2024: India schedule on August 30, live time, streaming

2020 Tokyo Olympics medalist Avani Lekhara will be in action on Friday

Paralympics 2024: Tanwar loses to Turkish opponent in taekwondo round of 16

India's Aruna Tanwar suffered a heavy 0-19 defeat to Nurcihan Ekinci of Turkey in a round of 16 contest in women's K 44-47kg category of the Paris Paralympics on Thursday. Aruna was absolutely no match to her opponent from Turkey who garnered points at will in the five-minute round. Ekinci scored two points from body kick nine times during the contest while the Indian also conceded one penalty point (gam-jeom). K44 category includes athletes who have impairments in one arm above the elbow. Para taekwondo was introduced during Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Athletes will compete in five separate weight categories for each gender. In Para taekwondo, matches are held in a one round contest, lasting up to five minutes. One key difference with the able-bodied Olympic Games is that kicks to the head and punches are not allowed because not all athletes can block in the same way. Athletes wear protective equipment and 'sensor socks', which determines if a point is scored when hitting their

India's Paralympic journey: From first medal to record-breaking Tokyo 2020

India's para-athletes have risen from humble beginnings to global dominance

Paralympics 2024: How many medals India won in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics?

Here's the full list of Indian medal winners at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Paris Paralympics 2024: India schedule on August 29, live time, streaming

Jio Cinema will live stream the Paris Paralympics 2024 matches in India.

'Source of inspiration': PM Modi wishes Indian contingent at Paralympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the very best to India's contingent at the Paris Paralympics 2024, saying the courage and determination of every athlete are a source of inspiration for the entire nation. In a post on X, Modi said, "140 crore Indians wish our contingent at the Paris #Paralympics 2024 the very best." "The courage and determination of every athlete are a source of inspiration for the entire nation. Everyone is rooting for their success," he said, using the hashtag 'Cheer4Bharat'. The summer of sports in Paris begins its final chapter on Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games. More than 4,000 athletes with physical, visual and intellectual impairments will compete in 22 sports over the next 11 days.

Paralympics 2024: India's contingent, schedule, and live streaming details

The president of the Paralympic Committee of India, Devendra Jhanjharia, said India hopes to win at least 25 medals in Paris

Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony live time, India flag bearers & streaming

Artistic director of Paralympic opening ceremony Thomas Jolly has assured fans and athletes of an unforgettable experience, which will highlight the Paralympic athletes and the values they represent

Viacom18's JioCinema to live-stream Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Viewers will be able to catch the opening ceremony tonight at 11:30 PM IST and live action from the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 from August 29 at 12 noon onwards

Over 100 Indian athletes to join Paris Paralympics opening ceremony

More than 100 members of the Indian contingent, including 52 athletes from various sports, will take part in the Paris Paralympics opening ceremony, which will be held outside a stadium for the first time in the Games' history, here on Wednesday. Those athletes who have their competitions on Thursday, including the entire 10-member shooting team, are not taking part in the parade of nations. "All the athletes who have competitions on August 29 will not take part in the opening ceremony as it will be difficult for them to compete next day. The shooting team will not be in the parade of nations," Paralympics Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia told PTI. The shooting team, which includes star markswoman Avani Lekhara who is defending her in Tokyo gold, is based at Chateauroux, more than 200km from Paris. The shooting range is located at Chateauroux. The Indian contingent at the parade of nations will have 106 members with 52 athletes and 54 officials. Javelin thrower Sumi

Paralympics: India eye record haul with largest ever contingent for Paris

Battered by life but not beaten by its many challenges, an 84-strong contingent of Indian para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history and a heady mix of youth and experience, would be eyeing an unparalleled gold rush when the Paralympic Games begin here on Wednesday. India won a record 19 medals, including five gold, in the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 for a 24th-place finish in the overall rankings. Three years on, the country's target is more than 25 medals with a double-digit haul in gold. What has fuelled this ambition is the size of the contingent and the exceptional performances in the past one year. India won a record 111 medals, including 29 gold, at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games last year. This was followed by unprecedented success at the World Para Athletics Championships in May where the country snared 17 medals, including half a dozen gold for a sixth-place finish in the overall standings. Several medal winners in Hangzhou are in this Paralympics team, includ

Swimmer Ali Truwit makes Paralympics after losing lower leg in shark attack

The first step for swimmer Ali Truwit was overcoming her newfound fear of the one place she had always felt safe the water. Because the sound of water, any sound involving water, instantly triggered flashbacks to the day she swam for her life after being bitten by a shark. She and a friend were snorkeling in the ocean off Turks and Caicos on May 24, 2023, when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg. Bleeding and with the shark circling, Truwit went into competitive swim mode and raced 75 yards toward the safety of the boat. Truwit was rushed to the hospital and airlifted to the United States, where she had three surgeries, including one to amputate her leg below the knee. To reclaim her love of the water, she went to the family's backyard pool. She waded up to her waist, fought off fear and took back control. The plunge not only started her path toward healing but to Paris for the Paralympics. "I love comeback stories," said the 24-year-old from Darien, Connecticut, who