Business Standard

Page 4 - Latest Updates on Paralympics

Paralympics 2024: Avani Lekhara wins gold medal in 10m Air Rifle shooting

Avani, who won the gold medal in the same event at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, successfully defended her title, setting a Paralympic Games record with 249.7 points in the final standings.

Image
Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 4:31 PM IST

India para-shuttlers start Paralympics on high, eight secure wins on day 1

Playing in his second Paralympics, Tarun, who suffered a serious knee injury in a football accident, defeated Brazil's Oliveira Rogerio Junior Xavier 21-17, 21-19 in men's singles SL4 Group D

Image
Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 12:22 PM IST

Afghan para-athlete wins historic first medal for Refugee Paralympic Team

Khudadadi won bronze in the women's 47kg category after defeating Turkey's Ekinci Nurcihan on Thursday

Image
Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 12:13 PM IST

Pregnant para archer Jodie Grinham returns to action at 2024 Paralympics

Grinham will return Saturday for the elimination round which allows her rest from competition Friday

Image
Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 11:18 AM IST

Paris Paralympics 2024: India schedule on August 30, live time, streaming

2020 Tokyo Olympics medalist Avani Lekhara will be in action on Friday

Image
Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 10:57 AM IST

Paralympics 2024: Tanwar loses to Turkish opponent in taekwondo round of 16

Aruna was absolutely no match to her opponent from Turkey who garnered points at will in the five-minute round

Image
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 10:08 PM IST

India's Paralympic journey: From first medal to record-breaking Tokyo 2020

India's para-athletes have risen from humble beginnings to global dominance

Image
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 1:01 PM IST

Paralympics 2024: How many medals India won in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics?

Here's the full list of Indian medal winners at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Image
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 12:58 PM IST

Paris Paralympics 2024: India schedule on August 29, live time, streaming

Jio Cinema will live stream the Paris Paralympics 2024 matches in India.

Image
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 11:35 AM IST

'Source of inspiration': PM Modi wishes Indian contingent at Paralympics

In a post on X, Modi said, "140 crore Indians wish our contingent at the Paris #Paralympics 2024 the very best."

Image
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 11:56 PM IST

Paralympics 2024: India's contingent, schedule, and live streaming details

The president of the Paralympic Committee of India, Devendra Jhanjharia, said India hopes to win at least 25 medals in Paris

Image
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 5:32 PM IST

Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony live time, India flag bearers & streaming

Artistic director of Paralympic opening ceremony Thomas Jolly has assured fans and athletes of an unforgettable experience, which will highlight the Paralympic athletes and the values they represent

Image
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 4:58 PM IST

Viacom18's JioCinema to live-stream Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Viewers will be able to catch the opening ceremony tonight at 11:30 PM IST and live action from the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 from August 29 at 12 noon onwards

Image
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

Over 100 Indian athletes to join Paris Paralympics opening ceremony

The Indian contingent at the parade of nations will have 106 members with 52 athletes and 54 officials

Image
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 8:49 PM IST

Paralympics: India eye record haul with largest ever contingent for Paris

India won a record 19 medals, including five gold, in the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 for a 24th-place finish in the overall rankings.

Image
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

Swimmer Ali Truwit makes Paralympics after losing lower leg in shark attack

Truwit had just graduated from Yale after a career in the pool in which she was a four-year letter winner. She kicked things off by running a marathon with her mom on Mother's Day.

Image
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 10:30 AM IST

Para-athletes laud Svayam and PCI for transportation accessibility

Svayam donated special vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs without the athletes having to be displaced to board and deboard, ensuring greater mobility.

Image
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 10:24 AM IST

India eyes 12 medals at Paralympics, Sumit Antil leaves with first batch

Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions

Image
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 4:05 PM IST

Paralympic Games: 25000 Police will be on guard duty says French minister

The Paralympics are to be held from August 28 to September 8 in the French capital and nearby sites

Image
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 3:07 PM IST

India aims to win over 25 medals at Paris Paralympics: PCI chief Jhajharia

Jhajharia, himself a double gold medallist at the Paralympics, said the Indian contingent would look to carry the momentum of record-breaking performances in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics

Image
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 10:23 AM IST