India's para-athletes, led by Sumit Antil, dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing numerous gold medals and leading the overall medal tally.
Sumit Antil spearheaded India's impressive performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold in the javelin throw. Indian athletes dominated various events, including the 400m and throwing disciplines.
India is set to host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, featuring athletes from eight nations competing in various track and field events. The event provides a crucial platform for both established and emerging para-athletes.
'At the previous edition in Kobe, India won 17 medals. With a stronger team this time, I am confident we will surpass 20 medals and create history on home soil.'
Paris Paralympics club throw gold medallist Dharambir Nain and double bronze winner sprinter Preethi Pal have been named as India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony on September 27.
Another Indian in the final Sandeep Chaudhary finished fourth with a season-best of 62.20m.
Sumit Antil clinched a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games javelin throw F64 event with a world record effort of 73.29m.
A purported video showing the boy dancing to a song with four to five men sitting around surfaced online. In the video, the men were compelling the boy to dance with a smile.
The highest number was reported from Meerut zone where 569 encounters took place.
Sachin Khilari's silver is the 11th medal from athletics at the Paralympics.
Indian para athletes record best ever finish at World Championship, earn 17 quota places for Paris Games
India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.
All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated the para athletes for bringing glory to the country.
India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, October 1.
In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's most written-about athlete. The attention has followed a stream of medals: Asian Games gold twice, an Olympic gold, and silver and gold at the World Athletics Championships.
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Thursday, September 28.
India sign off Paralympics with an unparalleled 19 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze.
Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.
'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled, do it more regularly.'
Seven Olympic and six Paralympic disciplines were identified for support at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
