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KIPG 2025 Spotlight: From Novice to Gold in 30 months - Why Mona Agarwal is a super mom!
New Delhi, March 23: The story of Paris Paralympian Mona Agarwal is a remarkable one of determination that transcends sport. Having only taken up shooting in December 2021, the 37-year-old made an audacious declaration to her coach from day one: "I want to participate in the 2024 Paralympics."
KIPG 2025: Debutants Alphia James, Mandeep steal badminton spotlight as Paralympians dominate
New Delhi, March 22: India's Paralympians and international stars played true to form, but the Khelo India Para Games 2025 also saw some standout gold medallists as the badminton competition came to a close at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Saturday, Day 3 of the Games, as per the SAI Media press release.
KIPG 2025: Debutants Alphia James, Mandeep steal badminton spotlight as Paralympians dominate
New Delhi, March 22: India's Paralympians and international stars played true to form but the Khelo India Para Games 2025 also saw some standout performances from gold medallists as the badminton competition came to a close at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on the Day 3 of the Games here on Saturday.
If you study daily with complete focus, you will be able to retain it: Avani Lekhara while addressing students at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
New Delhi, February 17: Indian rifle shooter and Paralympics double gold medalist Avani Lekhara, IAS officer and para-badminton silver medalist Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, and boxer and Olympic bronze medalist Mary Kom interacted with the students as they appeared on the eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme on Monday.
It reminded me of my school days: Paralympics champ Avani Lekhara on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative
New Delhi, Feb 17: Reigning two-time Paralympic champion rifle shooter, Avani Lekhara reflected on the valuable conversations and insights from the "Pariksha Pe Charcha" (PPC) initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that helped the students during stressful times, especially before exams, and how such initiatives are important for motivating students.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Mary Kom, Avani, Suhas share insights on discipline & focus with students
New Delhi, Feb 17: Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the seventh episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on Monday, featuring legendary athletes Mary Kom, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Avani Lekhara, engaged with students and shared inspiring insights on discipline, focus and resilience.
Subhash Rana, Deepali Deshpande, Armando Colaco among sporting personalities felicitated with Dronacharya Award
New Delhi, January 17: Coaches Subash Rana, Deepali Deshpande, Sandeep Sangwan, S Muralidharan and Armando Colaco were felicitated with the prestigious Dronacharya Award by the president Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
Para shooter Avani Lekhara reflects on her journey, says she learnt from setbacks
New Delhi, January 6: Indian Para shooter Avani Lekhara recently made an appearance at the House of Glory podcast, an initiative started by the Olympic medalist Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on her journey of becoming a para-athlete and the importance of mental health in the process of becoming a successful shooter.
'It was pretty difficult to restart life in a wheelchair', says para shooter Avani Lekhara
New Delhi, Jan 6: Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara expressed gratitude for the challenging journey of becoming a para-athlete while reflecting on the importance of mental health in becoming a champion.