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He was counting down to Asian Para Games. Then everything changed for Chirag Tyagi

June 01, 2026 2:32 pm

The Paralympic athlete was shot dead on May 30 in Ghaziabad. The accused? Another Paralymic athlete. Here's the story of a how a year-long rivalry ended in murder.

File image pf para-shuttler Manoj Sarkar. (PHOTO: Manoj Sarkar via X)

Para shuttlers Manoj Sarkar, Mandeep in accident; admitted to ICU

February 20, 2026 11:13 pm

Sarkar, the former World No 1 in the SL3 category from Uttarakhand, had risen from abject poverty to go on to become Tokyo Paralympics bronze medallist

(Left) Preethi Pal, who will compete in the 100m and 200m T35 events at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi; (Right) Sumit Antil, who is a two-time Paralympic gold medallist in men’s javelin throw F64. (PHOTOS: PCI)

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.

Para-javelin thrower Sumit Antil has his sights set on breaking the world record with a 75m throw. (File photo by PCI)

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

Anil Prasanna of Sri Lanka competes by himself in the men's 100m T42 event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi. He won the gold medal. (Credit: YouTube)

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

Paralympic champions Avani Lekhara Sumit Antil idea exchange

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.