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Special Olympics Bharat concludes National Roller Skating Championship in Ludhiana
New Delhi, April 8: The five-day Men’s and Women’s National Roller Skating Championship came to a conclusion at Leisure Valley Skating Ring in Ludhiana with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the top state with 18 medals.
KIPG 2025: Rishit Nathwani, the giant-killer who refused to be defined by disability
New Delhi, March 27: In a testament to human determination, 21-year-old Rishit Nathwani has transformed a life-altering sports injury into a remarkable journey of triumph. His recent gold medal victory in the men's table tennis Class 5 event at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 is not just a personal achievement but a beacon of hope for aspiring para-athletes across India.
The arrangements at KIPG are of international standards, say participants
New Delhi, March 24: The Khelo India Para Games 2025 has become a major platform for para athletes to make their mark on the national stage, the participants in the tournament said. Over 1300 para athletes across six disciplines registered their names for the second edition of the tournament this year.
KIPG: After wheelchair cricket & arm wrestling, why MBA Gyan Prakash is in love with badminton
New Delhi, March 21: Gyan Prakash Sharma likes challenges. Being a talented sportsperson, he began playing wheelchair cricket for Uttar Pradesh and at someone's instigation, not only tried his hand at arm wrestling but also won a bronze medal in the national Open championship in the sport.
Sports Min Mandaviya declares 2nd Khelo India Para Games open
New Delhi, March 20: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya declared the 2nd Khelo India Para Games 2025 open at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi on Thursday. More than 1300 para-athletes will take part in six sports disciplines in this eight-day-long championship.
Sports is the language of the world and best medicine, says Paralympic gold medalist Popow
New Delhi, March 18: Under the expert guidance of Paralympic gold medalist Heinrich Popow and with access to state-of-the-art prosthetic solutions, Ottobock, one of the foremost international providers of tailored prosthetic and orthotic mobility solutions, in collaboration with the Paralympic Committee of India, is hosting a three-day Running Clinic which started on Monday, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
India beat Bangladesh for 2-0 lead in Men's Bilateral T20 Cricket Series for the Blind
Bengaluru, Feb 24: India continued their winning streak, securing a 43-run victory over Bangladesh in the second game of the five-match Men's Bilateral T20 Cricket Series for the Blind 2025 here on Monday.
Haryana reigns supreme at 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship with 106 medals
Chennai, February 20: Haryana has emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship, securing an impressive tally of 49 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze medals.
India-Bangladesh bilateral T20 Cricket Series for Blind 2025 to kick off in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, February 20: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is set to host the Men's Bilateral T20 Cricket Series for the Blind 2025 at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru Campus from February 22 to 27.
From quitting archery to Paralympic champ: How Harvinder Singh changed his fate to become para archery icon
New Delhi, Jan 29: Harvinder Singh, the Paris Paralympics gold medallist para archer, who was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, disclosed that he had quit archery three years after taking up the sport but made a comeback following his coach's advice, which involved changing his event from compound to recurve archery.
Set a goal and work on that: Harvinder Singh's message to youth on being selected for Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 26: Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh has expressed his feelings after being selected for the Padma Shri award.
Team India felicitated in DCCI celebratory event following PD Champions Trophy win
New Delhi, January 23: Following India's grand victory in the recently concluded Physical Disabled Champions Trophy 2025 in Sri Lanka, the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) hosted a celebratory event in New Delhi.
Para athletes get huge opportunity at 1st All India PAFI Para ArmWrestling Championship in Gwalior
Gwalior, January 22: All India PAFI Para ArmWrestling Cup 2025 held by People's ArmWrestling Federation India and Gwalior ArmWrestling Welfare Association in Gwalior saw all categories of para-athletes including visually impaired, wheelchair-bound and physically disabled from all over the country lock arms and compete in India's first-ever national level para ArmWrestling competition.
Expression of interest sought to host World Para Athletics Championship in 2027
Bonn, Jan 20: While New Delhi will host the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships from September 26 to October 5 this year, the international body governing the sport has already launched attempts to seek hosts for the next edition of the event in 2027.
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.