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India dominate medal tally in World Para Athletics Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 13: As the final day of competition approaches, India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, leading the medal tally with an astounding haul of 95 medals -- 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.
World Para Athletics GP: Rinku Hooda excels as India dominate Day 2
New Delhi, March 13: Rinku Hooda was the star performer as hosts India had another dominant outing on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with several standout performances across multiple competitions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.
Rinku Hooda shines as India dominates men's javelin at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025
New Delhi, March 13: India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men's javelin events, a press release by the Paralympic Committee of India stated.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India sweeps men's discus throw F11; Preeti Pal shines with silver in 100m sprint
New Delhi, March 11: The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
Special Olympics Bharat sends off largest ever Indian contingent for World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 5: Special Olympics Bharat, on Wednesday, organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 49-member contingent (comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members) ready to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
SO Bharat President Mallika Nadda thanks government for awarding cash prizes to medal-winning athletes
New Delhi, February 11: Mallika Nadda, the President of Special Olympics Bharat (SO Bharat) welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to allocate cash prizes for athletes with intellectual disabilities, winning medals at the World Games.
CM Patel appoints two visually impaired athletes to Class 1 and Class 2 posts in Gujarat government
Gandhinagar, January 5: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has demonstrated a compassionate approach by appointing two visually impaired athletes, who have earned recognition for both the country and the state through their achievements at the Asian Para Games.
Nitu Ghangas, Nithya Sre express happiness following Arjuna Award recognition
Bhiwani, January 3: Professional boxer Nitu Ghangas and Paralympic Bronze medallist and para-badminton player Nithya Sre expressed their delight on being conferred the Arjuna Award 2024 on Thursday.