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After success in KIPG 2025, son of vegetable vendor, Bihar's Jhandu Kumar eyes worlds, 2028 Paralympics

New Delhi, March 30: After stamping his authority in the recently concluded Khelo India Para Games (KIPG), Jhandu Kumar has set a new target for himself, qualifying for the 2028 Paralympics, an official statement from KIPG said.

KIPG: Son of a vegetable vendor, Bihar's Jhandu Kumar eyes Worlds, 2028 Paralympics

New Delhi, March 30: Penury fuels hunger for success. This phrase comes to life in para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar's sporting career.

IPC panel finds Russian Paralympian guilty of doping, 10 years after Sochi Winter Games

Mumbai, March 27: The Independent Anti-Doping Tribunal of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has found Para cross country and Para biathlon athlete Nikolay Polukhin of Russia committed an anti-doping rule violation at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

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.

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.

'Incomplete without Paralympics medal', Bhagyashree Jadhav wants to be third time lucky at LA 2028

New Delhi, March 26: Seasoned shot putter and javelin thrower Bhagyashree Jadhav, who was India’s flagbearer at the Paris Paralympics alongside Sumit Antil, has her sights on capturing a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.

Incomplete without Paralympics medal: Bhagyashree Jadhav wants to be third time lucky at LA 2028

New Delhi, March 26: Seasoned shotputter and javelin thrower Bhagyashree Jadhav, who was India's flagbearer at the Paris Paralympics alongside Sumit Antil, has her sights on capturing a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.

KIPG 2025: Kerala powerlifter Joby Mathew eyes LA 2028 gold at 51

New Delhi, March 25: In sports, age is just a number if you are physically and mentally fit. Iconic sportspersons like Tiger Woods (49), Cristiano Ronaldo (40), and Rafael Nadal (38) have defied age in their professional careers earning the highest sporting honour on the planet through sheer hard work and willpower, enduring multiple injuries in their journey.

I want to win a medal for India in LA 2028 Paralympics: Jaspreet Kaur

New Delhi, March 24: A thunderous ovation reverberated across the JLN Stadium weightlifting auditorium as Punjab's Jaspreet Kaur set a new national record in powerlifting at the Khelo India Para Games 2025.

KIPG 2025 Spotlight: Paralympian Sheetal Devi edges out Payal Nag to defend archery gold medal

New Delhi, March 23: Defending champion Sheetal Devi came from behind to successfully bag her 2nd gold medal at the Khelo India Para Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Pitted against Odisha's special quadruple amputee archer in Payal Nag, Jammu and Kashmir's Sheetal triumphed 109-103 in their compound archery open final encounter, as per the SAI Media press release.

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."

From drawing faces to drawing bowstrings: Payal Nag's inspiring Para-Archery journey

New Delhi, March 23: When Sheetal Devi won India's first medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics without hands, the world was amazed. Everyone wondered how this was possible, and she became a star overnight, as per a release from SAI Media.

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: With dreams of competing in Paralympics, wheelchair-bound shuttler makes debut

New Delhi, March 22: The focus has been on India's para-shuttlers following their fine performance in the Paralympics since Tokyo 2020. Though Indians have done well in various categories like SL3, SL6, SU5, etc in which players have impairment in upper or lower bodies, the country has not had many participants in the wheelchair category.

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

New Delhi, March 22: “Once MS Dhoni retires, I will stop watching cricket,” Ramesh Shanmugam says with a smile after earning a gold medal in Men's 800m T53/T54 on the second day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Star-studded para-badminton line-up inspires crowd as Khelo India Para Games 2025 begins

New Delhi, March 21: Day 1 of Khelo India Para Games 2025 (KIPG 2025) began with the para-badminton action at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.

Consistent support to para-athletes will encourage more players, says Kalyan Chaubey

New Delhi, March 20: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey hailed the government's support to para-athletes in recent years and said it will encourage more such players across the country.

Sumit Antil, Devendra Jhajharia tell athletes to take advantage of Khelo India Para Games to pursue Olympic dreams

New Delhi, March 19: Two of India's most celebrated Paralympians - Sumit Antil and Devendra Jhajharia - welcomed 1300-plus athletes to the Khelo India Para Games, the second edition of which begins at the Capital on Thursday. The Games will be played across three venues - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, IG Stadium and the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range - till March 27, according to SAI Media. KIPG 2025 will be held in six disciplines -- para athletics, para archery, para powerlifting, para badminton, para table tennis and para shooting. In the presence of over 1300 athletes, 350 support staff and 150 volunteers, the opening ceremony will officially will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday evening.

Sumit Antil, Devendra Jhajharia tell athletes to take advantage of Khelo India Para Games to pursue Olympic dreams

New Delhi, March 19: Two of India's most celebrated Paralympians – Sumit Antil and Devendra Jhajharia – welcomed 1300-plus athletes to the Khelo India Para Games, the second edition of which begins at the Capital on Thursday.

Khelo India Para Games making us more competitive: 2024 Paralympics champion Harvinder

New Delhi, March 18: The second edition of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) is set to begin on Thursday and the 2024 Paralympics gold-winning archer Harvinder Singh can't be more excited. The 34-year-old archer believes KIPG has brought international standards of competition and has become a prominent platform for youngsters to showcase their talent.

Khelo India Para Games is lifting standards, making us more competitive: 2024 Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh

New Delhi, March 18: The second edition of Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) is set to begin from Thursday (March 20) and the 2024 Paralympics gold-medal winning archer Harvinder Singh can't be more excited. The 34-year-old archer believes KIPG has brought international standards of competition and has become a prominent platform for youngsters to showcase their talent, according to a release from KIPG.

Athletes worldwide are on notice: Paralympics gold medallist Heinrich Popow on India's rise in para sports

New Delhi, March 17: Two-time Paralympics gold medallist Heinrich Popow believes that para-athletes from all over the world are realising the potential in India after the contingent bettered their best-ever medal tally at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation: PM Modi applauds Special Olympics winter games athletes

New Delhi, March 18: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign. PM Narendra Modi posted pictures with players he met, expressing immense joy and pride in their achievements.

'Khelo India Para Games 2025 huge opportunity for youngsters to grow': Navdeep Singh

New Delhi, March 17: The 2024 Paralympics gold medal-winning javelin thrower Navdeep Singh believes the Khelo India Para Games is an important platform for the continued growth of para-athletes and reflects the government's keen interest in promoting para sports in the country.

India concludes Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 campaign with 33 medals

New Delhi, March 16: On the final day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games, India witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and determination from its athletes. The Indian athletes clinched 12 medals across four events, increasing the medal count to 33, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.

Special Olympics World Winter Games: India end campaign with 33 medals

New Delhi, March 16: On the final day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, India witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and determination from Indian athletes, who clinched 12 medals across four events, increasing the medal count to 33.

India tops medal tally with 134 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025

New Delhi, March 13: India closed out a remarkable campaign at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025, finishing at the top of the medals table with a stunning total of 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze.

India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises 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 on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.

India dominates medal tally at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 13: India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 being held in New Delhi, leading the medal tally at the end of Day 2 with an astounding haul of 95 medals - 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze, as per PCI press release.

World Para Athletics GP: India sweeps men's discus throw F11; Preeti Pal shines in 100m (Ld)

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS Hosts India started their campaigns in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 on a positive note with a clean sweep in the men's discus throw F11 and a silver by Preeti Pal as the officially commenced at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Marking a grand celebration of athletic excellence, inclusivity, and global unity, the opening ceremony witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, with the event being open to all and drawing applause from athletes, dignitaries, and spectators alike.

Sukant Kadam set to compete in Spanish Para Badminton International 2025

New Delhi, March 3: India's top para-badminton player, Sukant Kadam, is all set to compete in the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025, which is scheduled to take place from March 4 to 9 in Spain.

Para athletes laud Maha govt's proactive approach to inclusivity in sports

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Maharashtra government has been lauded by para-athletes for its proactive approach towards inclusivity in sports. Para shuttler Sukant Kadam expressed his gratitude towards the government for providing equal opportunities and support to para-athletes, empowering them to chase their dreams without any barriers.

Kartik Aaryan's 'Chandu Champion' bags three nominations at the Indie Film Festival Awards

Mumbai, Feb 22: Kartik Aaryan delivered a blockbuster hit in the form of "Chandu Champion". Adding another feather to their cap, the film got not one, not two, but three nominations for the first edition of the Indie Film Festival Awards in New York.

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.

Paris Paralympics medallist Rubina Francis, Union Sports Minister to join Fit India Sundays on Cycle event

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative will continue this Sunday with Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya joining a diverse group of riders. Paris Paralympics bronze medallist in the P2 10m air pistol SH1 event, Rubina Francis will also be taking part.

Set a goal and work on that: Harvinder Singh's message to youth on being selected for Padma Shri

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