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Wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn says OBE is ‘cherry on top’ of Paralympic medals

Kinghorn, 29, won five medals at the Paris Paralympics in 2024,

Evening Standard

TOISA 2024 Nominees: Track & field stars competing for the top prize

TOISA 2024 Nominees: Track & field stars competing for the top prize

NEW DELHI: After a stellar year on the international stage, India's track and field athletes are now vying for recognition at the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Celebrated for their exceptional performances, they are in contention for top honours across men’s, women’s, and para-athletics categories.

The Times of India

Podcast: Inclusive sports, Deaflympics, compromise in French politics

Podcast: Inclusive sports, Deaflympics, compromise in French politics

How the Paris Paralympics have boosted interest in inclusive sports in France. A look back at the origins of the first international games for deaf athletes, 100 years ago. And why it’s difficult, but necessary, for France’s deeply divided National Assembly to embrace the art of compromise.

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Sports minister presents cash awards to Paris Paralympics medal winners

NEW DELHI: India’s proud para athletes, who returned to the country after a historic show at the Paris Paralympics, were on Tuesday felicitated by sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who presented cash awards to medal winners for their remarkable performances.

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | 'Navdeep Singh ki technique Neeraj Chopra se bhi behtar hai'

NEW DELHI: From enduring taunts about his dwarfism to achieving glory at the Paris Paralympics, Navdeep Singh's journey is a tale of remarkable resilience. The 4 feet 4 inches tall para javelin sensation secured the gold medal in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympic Games.

The Times of India

Morocco’s El Idrissi wraps up Paris Paralympics with marathon world record

Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi of Morocco set a new world record in the women’s marathon for runners with visual impairments as the Paris Paralympics wrapped up on Sunday with China topping the medals table, ahead of Britain and the United States.

Paris Paralympics: How Devendra Jhajharia's 'winning tip' played its part in Navdeep Singh's victory

NEW DELHI: Navdeep Singh, who won a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, credited a "small yet powerful advice" from India's renowned javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia. This was the first gold medal for India in the F41 category, which is intended for competitors of small stature.

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StreetNav app plots path to accessible city travel beyond Paris Paralympics

StreetNav app plots path to accessible city travel beyond Paris Paralympics

As the Paris Paralympics bring fresh scrutiny to the shortage of accessible services in France, RFI met the developers of a route-finding app aiming to help users navigate the capital no matter what their mobility.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Paralympics: Unprecedented! Track and field campaign ends with gold-bronze finish

Paris Paralympics: Unprecedented! Track and field campaign ends with gold-bronze finish

NEW DELHI: A gold and bronze finish at the Stade de France stadium capped India's remarkable campaign in the track and field events at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday evening. There was the opportunity to sign off with one final flourish, and javelin thrower Navdeep Singh and sprinter Simran Sharma…

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Prachi ends campaign with 8th finish in para canoe final

Paris Paralympics: Prachi ends campaign with 8th finish in para canoe final

Canoe sprinter Prachi Yadav failed to make an impact and finished at the bottom of the eight-woman final in the women's VL2 200m event at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

The Times of India

'A proud moment for our nation': PM Narendra Modi lauds Hokato Hotozhe Sema for Paralympic bronze

'A proud moment for our nation': PM Narendra Modi lauds Hokato Hotozhe Sema for Paralympic bronze

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema for winning a bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 final at the Paris Paralympics.

The Times of India

Harvinder Singh, Preeti Pal to be India's flagbearers for Paralympics closing ceremony

Harvinder Singh, Preeti Pal to be India's flagbearers for Paralympics closing ceremony

NEW DELHI: Harvinder Singh, the gold medalist in archery, and Preeti Pal, the trailblazing sprinter who secured two medals at the Paralympics, have been chosen to carry India's flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday.

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Praveen Kumar strikes gold in T64 high jump

Paris Paralympics: Praveen Kumar strikes gold in T64 high jump

NEW DELHI: At the Paris Paralympics on Friday, Indian competitor Praveen Kumar, who finished second in the Tokyo Games, broke the Asian record to win the gold medal in the men's T64 high jump competition.

The Times of India

Giant Club Night To Close Out Paris Games

Giant Club Night To Close Out Paris Games

More than 20 top French DJs are set to feature at the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday that will give pride of place to electronic music.

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Paris Paralympics: They sold their land to fund her dream. Champ daughter Deepthi Jeevanji bought it back

HYDERABAD: Before winning the 400m bronze in the T20 category of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday, Deepthi Jeevanji had stunned everyone by setting the 400m world record (55.07 seconds) in the para World championships in Kobe, Japan in May. But it is what she did in between the two global…

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Paris Paralympics: Harvinder Singh wins 5 back-to-back matches in single day to etch name in history books

Harvinder Singh became the first Indian archer to win gold at the Paralympic Games, as he defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the final of the men's individual recurve open class at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. It was India's fourth gold at the ongoing Paris Games.

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Track and field athletes, archer Harvinder help swell tally after shuttlers shine

India's athletes achieved a major milestone at the Paris Paralympics by bettering the medal haul (in numbers) from Tokyo. The medal count was given a boost by track and field athletes who secured five medals - sprinter Deepthi Sharma (bronze) in women's 400m T20, high jumpers Sharad Kumar (silver) and…

American Ezra Frech Wins Double Gold At Paris Paralympics

Ezra Frech's inspiring journey at the Paris Paralympics showcases resilience, determination, and advocacy for disability inclusion.

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Paralympics 2024: India's Ravi Rongali finishes 5th in F40 shot-put final, Rakshita Raju bows out in 1500m T11 heats

India's Ravi Rongali finished fifth in the men's F40 shot put final, and Rakshita Raju exited in the opening round heats of the women's 1500m T11 race on the third day of athletics competitions at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday.

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: India shuttlers Mandeep Kaur, Palak Kohli eliminated

NEW DELHI: Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli, two Indian shuttlers, were ousted from the Paris Paralympics on Sunday. Their separate losses in the women's singles quarterfinals at La Chapelle Arena in Paris were starkly different.

International Business Times

USA Take First Their Paralympic Track Golds But China Out In Front

The United States won their first two track and field titles of the Paris Paralympics on Saturday but China piled on the medals to stretch their lead in the table.

The Times of India

Cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya fail to enter medal rounds at Paris Paralympics

Indian cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya could not advance in their track cycling events at the Paris Paralympics, both finishing last in the qualification rounds on Saturday. Shaik placed 17th in the men's 1,000m time trial C1-3 by clocking 1:21.416, and Gaderiya finished 11th in the women's 500m time…

The Times of India

Shuttler Mandeep Kaur advances to quarterfinals in women's singles SL3 event at Paris Paralympics

Indian shuttler Mandeep Kaur advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's singles SL3 category at the Paris Paralympics after defeating Australia's Vinot Celine Aurelie. Mandeep won her last group B match 21-23, 21-10, 21-17, securing her spot despite an earlier loss to Nigeria's Bolaji Mariam.

Palestinian Paralympian Fadi Aldeeb Competes Solo In Paris

Fadi Aldeeb, the lone Palestinian athlete at the Paris Paralympics, symbolizes hope and unity through his journey of resilience and determination in the fa...

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal qualify for 10m air rifle final

NEW DELHI: Expert Indian markswoman Avani Lekhara produced yet another outstanding performance on Friday, placing second to qualify for the Women's 10m air rifle final (SH1) at the Paris Paralympics, igniting anticipation for an encore performance at the Tokyo Games in which she would win the gold medal.

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