News for 'Paralympics'

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Kangana's next big role isn't in movies or politics...

Kangana's next big role isn't in movies or politics...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Kangana Ranaut named brand ambassador of World Para Athletics Championships

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a "thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year".

History-maker Sumit sets sights on 80m mark

History-maker Sumit sets sights on 80m mark

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'No one had thought that a para-athlete can throw 70m when I started the game. Now, I am able to do it. So, we will try to throw 75m or 80m.'

Indian Open: Sumit Antil, Preeti Pal win gold on Day 1

Indian Open: Sumit Antil, Preeti Pal win gold on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

This edition of the championship holds critical importance as it serves as the final selection trial for the Indian contingent heading to the prestigious New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships later this year.

Paris Paralympic: Electrocuted as a child, Parmar wins historic judo bronze

Paris Paralympic: Electrocuted as a child, Parmar wins historic judo bronze

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

India's Kapil Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his opponent from start to finish to record a 10-0 win in the bronze medal contest.

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

18-year-old Indian Sheetal Devi scripted history by becoming the first woman armless archer to win World championship gold in the compound individual section.

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'When I threw in the warm-up, I knew I would do well. I thought I would touch 67-68. But I got a gold medal at 66m.'

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bulgaria's Ruzhdi claimed his sixth successive gold medal in the men's shot put F55 competition with a world record throw in the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financial openness, and inclusive representation.

Spain's King bestows Marquis title on Nadal

Spain's King bestows Marquis title on Nadal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Spain's King Felipe VI on Thursday granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess, according to a royal household statement.

Celebrating Para star Avani Lekhara

Celebrating Para star Avani Lekhara

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Inspired by the achievements of Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Avani transitioned to competitive shooting in 2015 and a decade later she has become a celebrated para shooter.

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The ministry said the Games Technical Conduct Committee, list of disciplines in the National Games, and eligibility criteria for participants should be communicated to it at least six months prior to the showpiece.

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

A Medal Missed By 40cm! Sachin Rues World C'ship Slip

A Medal Missed By 40cm! Sachin Rues World C'ship Slip

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Outperforming the likes of Neeraj Chopra and Julian Weber in his debut World Championship is a nice feeling but India's new-found javelin throw talent Sachin Yadav says it cannot make up for the disappointment of "letting slip" an unlikely bronze after a strong start.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

Why swimming legend Phelps won't let his kids compete

Why swimming legend Phelps won't let his kids compete

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming's leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms

Congratulate Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara

Congratulate Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Congratulate shooter Avani Lekhara -- the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

With the Tokyo Paralympics opening on Tuesday, here's a look at all the past Indian medallists.

Russian athletes out of Beijing Paralympics

Russian athletes out of Beijing Paralympics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The about-face comes less than 24 hours after the IPC on Wednesday announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete

PICS: Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The ceremony is set in a 'Para Airport' -- a symbol of diversity and inclusion -- and began with a video that depicted the strength of para-athletes.

Paralympics archery: Rakesh in pre-quarters

Paralympics archery: Rakesh in pre-quarters

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rakesh Kumar continued his impressive run of form to storm into the pre-quarter-finals even as teammate Shyam Sundar Swami made a second-round exit as Indian compound archers had a mixed day at the Paralympic Games, in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Devoid of stars, World Para Athletics GP a damp squib

Devoid of stars, World Para Athletics GP a damp squib

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

In the absence of several Indian and foreign para athletes, who had initially confirmed their participation but pulled out for various reasons, there were several events where the participation was a bare minimum -- in some disciplines just one athlete participated.

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semi-finals respectively, at the Paralympic Games.

Indian delegation pushes Games bid in meeting with IOC

Indian delegation pushes Games bid in meeting with IOC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Indian delegation meets IOC officials for dialogue on hosting future Olympics

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'India is now adopting and recognising para sports and our performances.'

Afghanistan's athletes arrive in Tokyo for Paralympics

Afghanistan's athletes arrive in Tokyo for Paralympics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Zakai Khudadadi, a Taekwondo athlete, and track athlete Hossain Rasouli were evacuated from the Afghan capital a week ago and landed in Tokyo on a flight from Paris.

Powerlifters Jaideep, Khatun qualify for Tokyo Paralympics

Powerlifters Jaideep, Khatun qualify for Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The bipartite slots came as a relief to India after the country's para powerlifting team couldn't participate at last month's Fazza -Dubai 2021 World Cup owing to travel restrictions to the United Arab Emirates.

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Jhajharia's third Paralympics.

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna, who had claimed two gold medals at the Dubai Para badminton International Championships in April, was also over the moon to know about his qualification.

Indian contingent arrive in Tokyo for Paralympic Games

Indian contingent arrive in Tokyo for Paralympic Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Speaking to ANI, Deepa Malik, the president of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), said that the Indian team looks in great shape.

Tokyo Paralympics: Nishad wins silver in high jump

Tokyo Paralympics: Nishad wins silver in high jump

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

India's Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in men's high jump T46 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday.

How Tendulkar inspired Paralympics champion Bhagat

How Tendulkar inspired Paralympics champion Bhagat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat attributed his calm on-court demeanour under pressure to the inspiration he took from the sportsmanship and graceful behaviour exhibited by the iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in his career.

'It's a miracle we're here': Ukraine team arrive at Paralympics

'It's a miracle we're here': Ukraine team arrive at Paralympics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'It is 25 years I am president of the national paralympic committee of the Ukraine. And never was it so difficult, so heavy to come to the Paralympic Games.'

Lekhara is India's flag-bearer at Paralympics closing

Lekhara is India's flag-bearer at Paralympics closing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The 19-year-old shooter won gold in R-2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event on Monday before taking the 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 bronze on Friday.

Praveen's big leap to glory at Paralympics...

Praveen's big leap to glory at Paralympics...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

A congenital impairment notwithstanding, Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Praveen Kumar was such a sports freak in his school days that he googled about para athletics and how to participate in the paralympics.

Discus thrower Vinod loses Paralympics bronze

Discus thrower Vinod loses Paralympics bronze

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India's discus thrower Vinod Kumar on Monday lost his F52 category bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics after being found ineligible in disability classification assessment by the competition panel.