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Kavin, Aadithya, Aakansha shine bright in shooting at Khelo India Para Games
New Delhi, April 3: Three talented shooters - Kavin Kengnalkar, Aadithya Giri and Aakansha - delivered remarkable performances at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. The tournament took place last month in New Delhi, with shooting events being organised at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range from March 21-25.
KIPG 2025 spotlight: Ex-Army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat aims Paralympics medal to set new benchmark in life
New Delhi, March 26: On the rugged landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Amir Ahmad Bhat's story is a testament to his determination. Starting off as a Junior Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army, Bhat's life took an unexpected turn during a mission on the Line of Control in 2018 when he sustained a severe injury from a mine blast that could have ended his life, said an official statement from Khelo India Para Games (KIPG).
KIPG 2025: Ex-Army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat aims for a Paralympics medal to set a new benchmark in life
New Delhi, March 26: Suffering an injury in a mine blast on the Line of Control with Pakistan, army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat would have thought his life had taken a turn into rough terrain.
KIPG 2025: Powerlifters Seema Rani, Jhandu Kumar break national records; Mona Agarwal shoots gold
New Delhi, March 24: The fifth day of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 saw the making of two more national records both in powerlifting. Punjab’s Seema Rani registered a record lift of 97 kg in the women’s elite 61 kg category while Jhandu Kumar of Bihar lifted 206 kg in the men’s elite 72kg category.
Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis opens up on Paris 2024 comeback
New Delhi, Jan 24: Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis expressed her feelings on being conferred with the Arjuna Award recently for her achievements at both national and international level.
Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis opens up on Paris Paralympics 2024 comeback
New Delhi, January 24: Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis recently appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. In the conversation, she also expressed her feelings about being conferred the Arjuna Award this year for her achievements at both national and international levels.
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.