NEW DELHI: Preethi Pal made history on Sunday, becoming the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics while Nishad Kumar secured his second successive silver in the men’s high jump T47 category at the Paris Games. Preethi, 23, bagged her second bronze in the 200m T35 category with…
NEW DELHI: India are set to embark on their most ambitious Paralympic journey yet, as the nation’s largest-ever delegation prepares to commence their campaign in Paris on Thursday. The opening day of the competition will witness Indian athletes showcasing their skills in badminton, archery, and taekwondo.Following is India’s Day 1 schedule at the Paris Paralympics…
BENGALURU: The Covid-19 pandemic ended many sportspersons’ careers but for Bengaluru shooter Tejas Krishna Prasad, who was among the Tokyo Olympics probables, the disruption came as a blessing in disguise as he pursued his dreams to become a civil servant. On Tuesday, the air rifle marksman cleared the Civil Services Examination and was ranked 243.“Being…
NEW DELHI: India celebrated a remarkable triumph at the Para Badminton World Championship as Suhas Yathiraj, Pramod Bhagat, and Krishna Nagar secured gold medals in their respective categories on Sunday.Suhas Yathiraj, ranked world No. 3 and a Paralympic silver medalist, claimed his maiden world title by defeating Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan 21-18, 21-18 in the men’s…
