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Para-athletes Preethi, Nishad win silver and bronze; shuttlers Suhas, Manisha assure medals
Para-athletes Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal fetched a silver and bronze for India respectively while shuttler Suhas Yathiraj positioned himself for glory by reaching the summit clash for a second consecutive time at the Paris Paralympics here on Sunday. Another shuttler, Manisha Ramadass also assured India of a medal but star shooter Avani Lekhara missed out on repeating her medal-winning feat in her pet event. India ended the Day 4 of competitions at 27th spot in the rankings with seven medal…
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Pistol shooter Swaroop fails to qualify for final at Paralympics, Avani wins gold
The Kolhapur marksman, who was diagnosed with polio at an early age that left him paralysed in both…
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Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage
In the early days, Paralympic technology was basic by today's standards. Athletes competed in regul…
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Hockey star killed while riding his bike the day before his sister's wedding
Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed in New Jersey after they w…
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India Bags Gold: Avani Lekhara wins second Paralympics gold medal with record-breaking shooting
Avani Lekhara becomes the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic golds, while Mona Agarwal secure…
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Abhinav Bindra says training Indian athletes on mental health issues a 'work in progress'
Bindra said mental health directly influences overall well-being of an athlete and sports administr…
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Paris Paralympics: Shuttler Nitesh cruises to comfortable win, Manoj suffers setback in men's singles SL3 Group A
India shuttler Nitesh Kumar cruised to a comfortable win while Manoj Kumar suffered a defeat in the…
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Paralympics 2024 Day 1 highlights and schedule for Day 3 and 4
The Paralympics 2024 commenced in Paris with notable performances from India’s para-shuttlers. T Mu…
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How are the sport categories and training different for the Paralympics compared to the Olympics?
The Paralympics are distinguished by the unique categorisation and training of athletes, ensuring f…
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Meet the Indian para-athletes aiming for glory at the Paris Paralympics 2024
Meet the Indian para-athletes aiming for glory at the Paris Paralympics 2024
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Paris Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start in badminton mixed doubles
India's Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suha…
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India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, August 29
India is set to showcase its potential at the Paralympics, featuring athletes in 12 sports on the f…
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Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends wishes on occasion of National Sports Day
Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah gave best wishes to everyone on the occasion of the National …
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National sports day 2024: Date, significance, quotes, and celebrations
National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29, honouring Major Dhyan Chand's legacy in …
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Jay Shah's endeavours as BCCI secretary made it a pioneer for others to follow: Sachin Tendulkar
Shah will leave BCCI after a five-year stint, which began in October 2019, to take over as the inde…
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Tennis is going on offense to stop 'obnoxious' pickleball's rise
Tennis' governing body USTA is launching Red Ball Tennis, a new game on a smaller court to challeng…
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All of the A-list celebrities seen at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships
This year, as Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic look to defend their 2023 singles titles, the city has …
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Harmanpreet to lead tried and tested bunch at T20 World Cup as India look to end title drought
The competition was shifted to the UAE from Bangladesh following unrest in the South Asian nati…
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The biggest star of the US Open: A cocktail that brought in $10 million
The Honey Deuce was created in 2007, according to Grey Goose. Last year, the signature cocktail of …
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Sindhu-like talent with Olympic medal potential: Meet 13-year-old badminton prodigy Tanvi Patri
Tanvi Patri, a 13-year-old from Odisha, clinched the girls' singles title at the U-15 Badminton Asi…
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What is pickleball — the new-ish sport trending among celebrities like Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Novak Djokovic?
Pickleball, once a niche sport abroad, is now quickly capturing attention across urban centres in I…
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Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement, says 'I have peace in my heart'
"As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and grati…
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10 tips for building a fantasy football team in 2024, according to analysts
As fans draft their fantasy squads for the 2024 season, Business Insider spoke with Fantasy Footbal…