Paralympic Sports News - Latest Updates & Headlines

KIPG 2025: Sonalben Patel wins TT gold; Pardeep Joon, Sahista shine in powerlifting

New Delhi, March 26: Paralympian Sonalben Patel from Gujarat secured gold in the women's Class 3 table tennis category on the penultimate day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025, the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist establishing her superiority with a comprehensive win. The left-handed Sonalben beat Bihar's Vidya Kumari with consummate ease.

MS Dhoni fan Ramesh Shanmugam hopes to emulate his sporting idol in para athletics

New Delhi, March 22: Ramesh Shanmugam a gold medal winner in the Men's 800 m T53/54 at the Khelo India Para Games hails from what he describes as a "tiny and remote village" Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu. The para-athelete has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of upcoming season of Indian Premier League.

National Para Fencing Championship 2025 to be held in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country, as per a release from PSAO.

KIPG 2025: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman clinches first gold in athletics

New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman gave his state a flying start as track and field events in athletics started on Day 2 of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here on Friday. A former basketballer, Chennai's Shanguman won the first gold of the Games and it came in the men's 800m T53/T54 event.

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.

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 11: The world of para-athletics turned its spotlight on India on Tuesday as the much-anticipated World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 commenced at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The grand opening ceremony saw an enthusiastic crowd, including top dignitaries, athletes, and spectators from around the world. The event, which is open to all, has drawn 280 athletes from 20 countries, competing across 98 events over the next three days.

Sukant Kadam clinches gold at Spanish Para Badminton International 2025 - II

New Delhi, March 10: India's para shuttlers delivered an outstanding performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025 - II, with Sukant Kadam leading the charge. Sukant showcased exceptional form as he clinched the gold medal in the SL4 category, defeating fellow Indian Tarun in a commanding final match with a score of 21-13 and 21-10. In the semi-final, Sukant had earlier overpowered India's Naveen Sivakumar 21-11 and 21-13. He remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, making it a perfect and promising start to the new year.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Para Games

New Delhi, March 7: Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 6th Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Para Games at Thyagaraj Stadium here on Friday. The three-day sporting event celebrates the remarkable resilience and achievements of para-athletes from India's leading Oil & Gas Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

World Para Athletics GP: Praveen, Navdeep and Dharambir to lead India's charge

New Delhi, March 7: India's top para-athletes, including Praveen Kumar, Navdeep Singh and Dharambir, will be at the forefront of the country's campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025, set to take place from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The three-day event will feature over 90 competitions and witness participation from elite para-athletes representing 20 countries.

23rd National Para Athletics Championships commence in Chennai

Chennai, February 17: The much-awaited 23rd National Para Athletics Championship commenced today at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, marking a historic first for the city. The prestigious event, held from February 17 to 20, is being actively supported by the Tamil Nadu Government and organized under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who also serves as the State Minister for Sports.

Logo and Mascot for 23rd National Para Athletics Championship unveiled in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 29: The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled here on Wednesday, setting the stage for India’s premier para-athletics event. Scheduled to take place from February 17 to 20, the championship will bring together over 1,700 para-athletes from across the country, celebrating resilience, determination, and sporting excellence.