Page 10 - Latest Updates on Paralympics
Am confident of putting on good show: Mukundan on his debut Paralympics
Para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan, who will represent India in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics, is confident of putting a good show in his debut Games.
 "Am confident of putting on good show: Mukundan on his debut Paralympics")
Tokyo refuses to allot additional slot for Paralympian shooter, SC informed
SC was informed on that "Tokyo has refused to allot additional slot" for Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma, who was to be included as additional participant for Paralympics as per court's order
 "Tokyo refuses to allot additional slot for Paralympian shooter, SC informed")
SC orders immediate inclusion of Paralympian shooter for Tokyo Paralympics
The Supreme Court Monday ordered Paralympic Committee of India to immediately include name of five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma as an additional participant for upcoming Tokyo games.
Confident of clinching medal in Tokyo, says Noida DM after securing berth
Noida District Magistrate and para-badminton player Suhas L. Yathiraj, who would be representing India in the upcoming Paralympics, is confident of winning a medal at Tokyo 2020
Rs 10 lakh each to 6 Guj women heading for Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced a financial aid of Rs 10 lakh each of the six women players participating in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which commence on July 23
 "Rs 10 lakh each to 6 Guj women heading for Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics")
India to participate in 9 sporting events at upcoming Tokyo Paralympics
India will participate across nine sporting events in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics which gets underway from August 24
 "India to participate in 9 sporting events at upcoming Tokyo Paralympics")
Hashimoto: Tokyo Paralympics could still see some fans
Tokyo Olympic organizers are holding out hope that the Paralympic Games might allow some fans.
 "Hashimoto: Tokyo Paralympics could still see some fans")
Six female Gujarat players qualify for Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics
In a remarkable feat, six female players from Gujarat have qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
 "Six female Gujarat players qualify for Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics")
Economic activity needs to stop for Tokyo Olympics to go ahead: Study
Study conducted by 2 University of Tokyo professors claims strict restrictions on movement of people, including ceasing of economic activity, during Olympics, Paralympics could reduce spread of Covid
Paralympic Games 2020: Trials to pick Indian athletics team in June
Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) will conduct national selection trials next month to select the Indian track and field team for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Olympic family impressed by Beijing 2022 preparations amid coronavirus
As the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games approach its 500-day countdown, Olympic family members have spoken highly of the Beijing 2022 preparations despite the Covid-19 pandemic this year
 "Olympic family impressed by Beijing 2022 preparations amid coronavirus")
Para-athlete Deepa Malik retires, to head India's Paralympic Committee
As per the National Sports Code, an active athlete cannot hold an official post in any federation, and citing this rule, Malik said it is important for her to announce retirement
 "Para-athlete Deepa Malik retires, to head India's Paralympic Committee")
Coronavirus: ITTF suspends all events till June 30, freezes world rankings
Proposal of new dates for the Hana Bank 2020 World Team Table Tennis Championships will be announced in the coming week, says International Table Tennis Federation in a statement
 "Coronavirus: ITTF suspends all events till June 30, freezes world rankings")
Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021: Who will pay the bills for another year?
The organisers of the Tokyo Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020) will set up a task force to resolve the issues arising after the postponement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
 "Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021: Who will pay the bills for another year?")
Coronavirus impact: Fate of 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be decided in 4 weeks
A decision on the Olympic Games 2020 may become clear quickly, but probably not sooner than next month
Tokyo Olympics: Greek leg of Olympic Torch Relay cancelled over COVID-19
The Olympic flame will be handed over as planned to the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee on Thursday, March 19 at the Panathenaic Stadium, although there will be no public in attendance
 "Tokyo Olympics: Greek leg of Olympic Torch Relay cancelled over COVID-19")
COVID-19: Tokyo will host Olympics, Paralympics as scheduled, says Japan PM
The preparations for the Olympic Games have been hit hard since the outbreak of the coronavirus in January
 "COVID-19: Tokyo will host Olympics, Paralympics as scheduled, says Japan PM")
The odds are stacked against athletes from poor nations in paralympic sport
Athletes from low and middle income countries - particularly women - are at a distinct disadvantage
 "The odds are stacked against athletes from poor nations in paralympic sport")
