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September 5, 2024 12:57 PM September 5, 2024 12:57 PM

PM congratulates para athletes for winning highest number of medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also congratulated all the medal winners at the Paris Paralympics for winning highest number of medals in a single edition of the Paralympics. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said, this shows the dedication, passion and determination of Indian athletes.

September 5, 2024 6:55 AM September 5, 2024 6:55 AM

Harvinder Singh creates history by becoming first-ever Indian archer to win Paralympic gold medal

At the Paris Paralympics 2024, Harvinder Singh created history by winning a Gold in the men's archery individual recurve open final. He became the first and only Indian archer to clinch a gold medal at the Paralympics or Olympics. On the other hand, in the Men's Club Throw F51 Final, Dharambir smash...

September 4, 2024 8:00 PM September 4, 2024 8:00 PM

Paris Paralympics: India’s shot put thrower Sachin Khilari wins silver medal

At the Paris Paralympics, India's Shot Put thrower Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched the Silver medal in the Men’s Shot Put -F46 Final, with a walloping throw of 16.32m. He brought the country's 21st medal in the mega para event. In the Women's Shot Put - F46 Final, Amisha Rawat finishes 15th in the ...

September 4, 2024 1:55 PM September 4, 2024 1:55 PM

Paris Paralympics: Team India’s Day 7 Schedule

At the Paris Paralympics, India's medal hopes will rest on track and field athletes and para powerlifters on the seventh day. The first medal event of the day will take place at 1:35 PM IST with Sachin Khilari, Mohd. Yasser and Rohit Kumar participating in the men's shot put F46 finals. In Powerli...

September 3, 2024 9:03 PM September 3, 2024 9:03 PM

Paris Paralympics: India at 15th spot in medal tally with 15 medals, including three gold

On day six of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeenanji will feature in the women's 400m T20 final event. Besides Mariyappan Thangavavelu, Sharad Kumar and Shailesh Kumar will compete in the men's high jump T63 final round. Ajeet Singh, Rinku, and Sundar Singh will also go for...

September 3, 2024 8:23 PM September 3, 2024 8:23 PM

Shuttler Suhas L Yathiraj wins silver medal in men’s badminton at Paralympic Games

Suhas L Yathiraj, the Indian shuttler who clinched silver medal in men's badminton at Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris, has expressed joy over his achievement. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, Mr Yathiraj urged youngsters to pursue their goals with full dedication and commitment. Suhas Yathiraj ...

September 3, 2024 8:49 PM September 3, 2024 8:49 PM

Paris Paralympics Day 6: Indian para athletes eye their chances in various events, including shooting, archery, and athletics

High on momentum, Indian para-athletes are eyeing their chances in various events including shooting, archery, and athletics on day six of the 2024 Paris Paralympics. In para-shooting, star shooter Avani Lekhara, who has already won a gold medal, is currently in action in the women's 50m rifl...

September 3, 2024 1:01 PM September 3, 2024 1:01 PM

Paralympics 2024: Sheetal, Rakesh secure bronze in mixed compound archery event

In the Paralympics 2024, the Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar registered a remarkable victory in the bronze medal match against Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina in the mixed team compound archery event. Asian Para Games gold medalist and Arjuna Awardee archer Sheetal Devi is o...

September 3, 2024 12:12 PM September 3, 2024 12:12 PM

US Open: Rohan Bopanna, Aldila Sutjiadi enter mixed doubles semifinals

In the US Open, Ace Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi entered the semifinals of the mixed doubles. The eighth-seeded Indian-Indonesian pair secured a 7-6(4), 2-6, 10-7 victory over the fourth-seeded duo of Matthew Ebden and Barbora Krejcikova in a quarterf...

September 3, 2024 12:07 PM September 3, 2024 12:07 PM

PM Modi congratulates badminton player Nithya Sre Sivan on winning Bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nithya Sre Sivan for winning the Bronze Medal at the Paris Paralympics in the Women’s Singles Badminton SH6 event. In a social media post, Mr. Modi appreciated her and said that her feat has inspired countless people. He said this title highlights her passi...