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My Diary 2024: Sumit Antil – 'My hands trembled when I came near a javelin… injury, expectations weighed me down'

December 25, 2024 11:35 am

Sumit Antil, who won gold in men’s javelin throw F64 class at the Paris Games, opens up about the anxious build-up, marred by injuries and pressure of expectations

Paralympics 2024: Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Paralympic athletes after historic 29-medal campaign in Paris

September 13, 2024 12:18 pm

Paralympics 2024: On Thursday, the Indian athletes reached New Delhi after their prolific campaign in Paris

Simran Sharma Abhay singh guide Paralympics

‘It’s God-made connection’ How visually-impaired Simran Sharma paired with her guide Abhay Singh to win bronze medal in 200m at Paralympics

September 10, 2024 10:25 pm

Abhay is the faster athlete but must avoid what is called slingshotting, hurling the arm forward to pull the para athlete along. Simran must get across the finish line first or they get disqualified.

How much will India's Paris Paralympics medallists earn as per the colour of their medals?

September 10, 2024 7:24 pm

Swarmed by hundreds of supporters, India's Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome on Tuesday after securing the unprecedented haul in the French capital.

Italy's Valentina Petrillo prepares to compete in the women's 400m T12 round 1, at the Stade de France Stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo)

Explained: Why transgender woman Valentina would not have been able to participate in the Olympics

September 10, 2024 8:29 am

Though Valentina could not qualify for the final her participation in the women category for visually impaired runners caused a stir and reignited the debate on whether she had an unfair advantage or not

Paris Paralympics 2024 takeaways: India's historic run of 29 medals, China unbeatable, French ride home support into top 10

September 09, 2024 10:04 am

India record best-ever haul, China emerge runaway leaders and France punch above their weight.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Final Day Live Updates: India finishes with a haul of 29 medals as Paralympics comes to a close.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Closing Ceremony Highlights: Paris puts on a party as India's most successful campaign comes to a close with 29 medals

September 09, 2024 2:45 am

Paris Paralympics 2024 Final Day Highlights: Gold medal winning archer Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal were India's flagbearers

Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for what the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) called unsporting or improper conduct.

Navdeep Singh explains drama behind scenes after he was upgraded from silver to gold with Iranian winner disqualified

September 08, 2024 4:40 pm

Navdeep Singh's first act after the Indian was upgraded to a gold medal was to try and console the weeping Iranian Sadegh Beit Sayah, who had been informed that he was disqualified for "unsporting or improper conduct".

Robinhood Archer, 8-foot-plus spiker: Meet the Paris 2024 Paralympics’ coolest cats

September 08, 2024 4:30 pm

The Para Games were replete with awe-inspiring performances from athletes from all corners of the world, be it the armless American archer, the first in the world, to a power couple that overcame adversity together to finish on the podium. The Indian Express looks at some of the jaw-dropping stories from the Paralympics

Beyond tragic backstories, competitiveness and rivalries take centre stage in para-badminton

September 08, 2024 9:19 pm

If Paris Paralympics was any indication, para-badminton makes for a compelling watch and BWF can conduct tournaments alongside regular events in the year-long circuit.