Paralympics

September 6, 2024 6:27 PM

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar brings home sixth gold for India, breaks Asian high jump record

Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal for the country at the ongoing Paris Paralympics in the men's high jump final on Friday. In the medal round, Praveen achieved a record-breaking jump of 2.08 meters, setting a new Asian record. The silver and bronze positions were claimed by the USA's Derek Loccident, with a jump of 2.06 meters, and Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov, who cleared 2.03 meters, respectively. Derek also broke the previous Paralympic record set by Japan's Toru Suzuk...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

Paris Paralympics: With five medals in a day, India surpasses Tokyo edition’s record of 19 medals

India para-athletes have scripted history in Paris by surpassing their highest medal tally of 19 in the Tokyo edition of the Paralympics three years ago. The Indian contingent has added 20 medals to its constantly growing tally and will have an opportunity to further extend its record medal haul in a single edition of the Paralympics. On Monday and Tuesday, the Indian contingent won 13 medals for the country, jumping the medal tally to a record 20 consisting of three gold, seven silver and 10 b...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate javelin thrower Sumit Antil for his gold medal at Paralympics

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to one of India's prime javelin throwers Sumit Antil following his gold medal triumph in the men's javelin throw F64 event at the Paris Paralympics. The Tokyo Paralympics gold medal defender reigned supreme in the final and broke the Paralympic record throw twice to claim his stake at the top of the podium on Monday. He kicked off the proceedings with a throw of 69.11m and broke his own Paralympic Record of 68.55m that he...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Preeti Pal, Nishad Kumar for winning medals at Paris Paralympics

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian para-sprinter Preeti Pal and para-athlete Nishad Kumar for their impressive performances at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics. Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the Men’s High Jump T47 event, while Preeti Pal won bronze in the 200m T-35 race, becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals in track and field events at either the Paralympics or the Olympics. She achieved this remarkable feat with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds. In a...