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IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

November 17, 2022 6:08 pm

As a result of the suspension, Russia and Belarus cannot enter their athletes into World Para Sport events. Both NPCs have the right to appeal

I learnt to stay calm under pressure from Sachin Tendulkar: Pramod Bhagat

September 12, 2021 2:11 pm

Bhagat had met Tendulkar after returning to the country from Tokyo. He gifted his racquet, which he used in the final to Tendulkar, who gave him an autographed tee-shirt and his autobiography book

Why Ukraine’s small paralympic team packs such a big punch

September 06, 2021 9:46 am

“It’s a small country clearly punching above its weight,” said Craig Spence, lead spokesperson for the International Paralympic Committee

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Plan is to identify important junior para events to unearth talent: Deepa Malik

September 05, 2021 5:47 pm

According to Deepa Malik, her appointment as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president, speaks highly of the athletic-centric approach taken by the body.

'Just want to live in this moment': Krishna Nagar after winning Paralympic gold

September 05, 2021 5:14 pm

Krishna Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final to claim the second Paralympic gold medal in badminton after Pramod Bhagat.

No better gift on Teachers' Day, says India's para-badminton coach Gaurav Khanna

September 05, 2021 4:49 pm

India's shuttlers claimed four medals, including two gold, a silver and a bronze, at the Tokyo Paralympics where badminton made its debut this year.

Bhagat-Kohli mixed doubles duo loses bronze medal match in Paralympics badminton

September 05, 2021 1:09 pm

The duo lost 21-23 19-21 to their Japanese opponents in the SL3-SU5 class final that lasted 37 minutes to end their campaign at fourth place

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'You proved your mettle by winning the gold medal': India applauds Krishna Nagar's historic performance

September 05, 2021 11:13 am

Krishna Nagar beats Man Kai 21-17, 16-21 and 21-17 as India extended its medal tally to 19 at the Paralympic Games.

After Covid fight, battle for gold: Noida DM and para shuttler Suhas Yathiraj just one win away away from reaching the top of podium

September 05, 2021 9:17 am

A 2007 batch IAS officer and Noida's District Magistrate, Yathiraj, since early 2020 has been at the forefront of the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Paralympics: Singh, Chikara keep medal hopes alive, make last-16

September 03, 2021 2:45 pm

The recurve archer duo of Vivek Chikara and Harvinder Singh kept medal hopes alive, sailing into their respective pre-quarterfinals of the men's open section in the Paralympic Games