Page 5 - Latest Updates on Paralympics
Para shuttler Bhagat to miss Paris Paralympics, handed 18-month suspension
Bhagat won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in men's singles SL3 category, beating Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in the final.
 "Para shuttler Bhagat to miss Paris Paralympics, handed 18-month suspension")
Paris becomes more disabled-friendly, but will it last after Paralympics?
Since the start of the Olympics, Ndieme Lame has been commuting every day to the Stade de France where she works as a volunteer helping visitors find their way.
 "Paris becomes more disabled-friendly, but will it last after Paralympics?")
Unsung heroes, not a burden
Paralympic winners are finally getting their due, but much work remains
 "Unsung heroes, not a burden")
Airbnb sees 30% bookings surge from Indian guests for Paris Olympics
Held once every four years, the hospitality major has observed that travellers from more than 160 countries have booked their stays for the duration of the Games
 "Airbnb sees 30% bookings surge from Indian guests for Paris Olympics")
Olympics Cell clears proposals for equipment of Paris-bound athletes
The MOC also approved the request for financial assistance towards procurement of equipment for archers Ankita Bhakat, Deepika Kumari and para-archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar
 "Olympics Cell clears proposals for equipment of Paris-bound athletes")
Paralympics 2026: Deepa Malik confident India can double their Tokyo tally
Deepa feels that the increasing facilities and investment, as well as globalisation, will naturally convert the team's performance into medal-winning efforts
 "Paralympics 2026: Deepa Malik confident India can double their Tokyo tally")
Paralympics opens in 100 days; Paris organisers push ticket sales
The countdown campaign for the August 28-September 8 Paralympic Games begins Monday
 "Paralympics opens in 100 days; Paris organisers push ticket sales")
Sports ministry revokes Paralympic Committee of India's suspension
On February 2, the ministry terminated PCI's recognition for "intentional delay to elect a new executive committee" as per the National Sports Code
 "Sports ministry revokes Paralympic Committee of India's suspension")
Paralympic javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia set for political plunge
The 42-year-old will be contesting on a BJP ticket in the general elections 2024 from his birthplace, which is the gateway to the Thar desert
 "Paralympic javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia set for political plunge")
IPC rejects sport ministry's suggestion to form ad hoc committee to run PCI
IPC has categorically told the sports ministry that "the current governance situation of the PCI does not require an intervention by the IPC
Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India over election delay
The Ministry further said that the election to form a new committee should have been conducted before the "expiry of the term of the previous Executive Committee."
 "Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India over election delay")
More than 700 para shooters caught in crossfire between PCI and NRAI
PCI was taken by surprise when the NRAI issued a series of circulars calling on para shooters to participate in the Zonal/GV Mavlankar Championship held under its aegis
 "More than 700 para shooters caught in crossfire between PCI and NRAI")
Cindy Hook appointed CEO of 2032 Olympic organising committee in Brisbane
American executive Cindy Hook has been appointed as the inaugural CEO of the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane
 "Cindy Hook appointed CEO of 2032 Olympic organising committee in Brisbane")
Paralympic medallist Lekhara receives Para Sports Person of Year award
At the Turf 2022 and India Sports Awards of FICCI, former Ranji cricketer Sarkar Talwar was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award on Saturday
 "Paralympic medallist Lekhara receives Para Sports Person of Year award")
In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in sports
Cheating in sports has existed as long as sports. Unfair advantage is sought by athletes and coaches to make sure they or their teams win at any cost. Here's a list of the 10 such instances
 "In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in sports")
PM Modi lauds paralympic champion Avani Lekhara on winning 2nd gold
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed young paralympic champion Avani Lekhara for clinching her second gold medal at the ongoing Chateauroux 2022 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in France
Para shooting WC: Avani Lekhara wins gold; secures 2024 Paralympics spot
Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in France
Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze in Paracanoe World Cup in Poland
Prachi bagged the bronze with a timing of 1:04.71 seconds behind silver medallist Brianna Hennessy of Canada (1:01.58s) and gold medallist Susan Seipel of Australia (1:01.54s)
 "Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze in Paracanoe World Cup in Poland")
Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan, first para athlete to do so
The javelin thrower competes in the F46 events in the Paralympics and was among the four Paralympic medallists to be conferred with the Padma awards this year
 "Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan, first para athlete to do so")
Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face
In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee
