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World Para Athletics Championships: Indian stars expected to lead medal charge
September 27, 2025 12:17 am
Among the 73 Indians competing in the mega event, Sumit Antil, who will compete in the Javelin Throw F64 event, is the most recognisable name.
Sumit Antil, para javelin world record holder, believes in 'thehrav' (pause) before thundering again, with first target of 75 metres
September 27, 2025 8:22 am
While he kept breaking his own record, the 27-year-old Paralympics champion was also looking to rediscover motivation and push the limits
Miniscule participation in most events at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, but organisers say that's ok
March 14, 2025 8:15 am
There were several disciplines where one or two individuals competed and got medals, normal in post-Paralympic year
Daily Briefing: Key takeaways from Quad Summit; Change of guard in Sri Lanka; and more
September 23, 2024 9:14 am
In today's edition: Key takeaways from Quad Summit; Change of guard in Sri Lanka; India’s unstoppable forces at Chess Olympiad
Paralympians Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil at Idea exchange: ‘People used to think she sits and shoots... might be easier for her’
September 23, 2024 8:05 am
Sumit Antil, a vivacious javelin thrower, is no less popular than Neeraj Chopra within the athletics fraternity, breaking multiple world records, while Avani Lekhara’s Paralympic medal count is up to 3 — the highest for any Indian shooter, with two gold and one bronze.
Paris Paralympics 2024: Sachin Khilari's journey from assisting UPSC students to winning silver at Paris
September 04, 2024 3:07 pm
The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own earlier Asian record of 16.30m which he set while winning gold in the World Para-Athletics Championships in Japan in May
Paris Paralympics: Archer Rakesh Kumar's guts and determination rewarded with mixed team bronze
September 03, 2024 8:12 am
Last year, Rakesh Kumar paired up with Sheetal Devi to win the mixed team gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games apart from winning a silver each in the men’s individual and team events.
Preethi Pal wins second medal for India, bronze medal in 200m women's T35 after 100m bronze
September 02, 2024 12:25 am
Preethi became the first-ever Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics or Olympics.
Explained: How armless archer Sheetal Devi shoots after she comes within whisker of world record
August 30, 2024 10:27 am
Sheetal Devi was born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes under-developed limbs. On Thursday, she shot 703 points out of possible 720, leaving behind the previous world record score of 698.
Kate Middleton, Prince William share special message for Paralympic athletes: ‘Looking forward…’
August 29, 2024 1:55 pm
The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began on August 28 and will conclude on September 8.
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