Page 6 - Latest Updates on Paralympics
My wheelchair is my legs and my family is my backbone: Avani Lekhara
In a Q&A, the shooting gold medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics talks about her difficult journey after a debilitating accident left the wheelchair-bound champion totally paralysed waist down
 "My wheelchair is my legs and my family is my backbone: Avani Lekhara")
Hope on horizon for people with disabilities aspiring to be sports stars
India's splendid show at the Tokyo Paralympics has inspired many people with disabilities to get into sports; here's how they can complete the exciting yet challenging journey that will get them there
 "Hope on horizon for people with disabilities aspiring to be sports stars")
CM Patnaik felicitates para-Olympians for their performance in Tokyo
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has felicitated the Para badminton players who won the medals at the recent Tokyo Paralympics and congratulated them on their spectacular performance in Tokyo.
 "CM Patnaik felicitates para-Olympians for their performance in Tokyo")
OYO names silver-medallist Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director
Joins three other independent directors and one nominee director, besides Ritesh Agarwal who is the chairman
 "OYO names silver-medallist Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director")
OYO appoints Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director
Malik was a silver-medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games
 "OYO appoints Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director")
I draw motivation and inspiration from you all: PM to para athletes
PM presented with an autographed stole and athletes' personal gear
 "I draw motivation and inspiration from you all: PM to para athletes")
PM Modi hosts India Paralympic contingent, presented with autographed stole
India's Paralympians presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an autographed stole on Thursday during a breakfast hosted by him to felicitate the contingent at his residence here.
Must congratulate all participants in Tokyo Paralympics: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that as the Tokyo Paralympics come to an end and winners are celebrated, all participants who gave their best must be congratulated.
 "Must congratulate all participants in Tokyo Paralympics: Rahul Gandhi")
India's history-making Paralympians return to rousing reception
The last batch of India's triumphant Paralympic athletes, including shooting sensation Avani Lekhara and shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj, returned home
 "India's history-making Paralympians return to rousing reception")
Covid watch: Total 316 cases reported at Paralympics; six in last 24 hours
Six persons related to the Paralympic Games tested positive for Covid-19 as the sportspersons, officials, administrators, and volunteers that have gathered for the Tokyo Games left for home on Monday
 "Covid watch: Total 316 cases reported at Paralympics; six in last 24 hours")
PM Modi to host Paralympians on their return to India: Sports Minister
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Sunday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the Paralympians on their return to India
 "PM Modi to host Paralympians on their return to India: Sports Minister")
Tokyo Paralympics will motivate generations of athletes: PM Modi
Modi said on Sunday that their feat will always have a special place in the history of Indian sports and expressed hope to build on these successes to ensure greater participation in sports.
 "Tokyo Paralympics will motivate generations of athletes: PM Modi")
Paralympics: Avani Lekhara leads Indian contingent at Closing Ceremony
A total of 54 para-athletes from India across nine sports disciplines were featured in the Paralympic Games
 "Paralympics: Avani Lekhara leads Indian contingent at Closing Ceremony")
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India finishes 24th with record 19 medals
Indian contingent finished their campaign at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 at an all-time high by securing a total of 19 medals which includes 5 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
 "Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India finishes 24th with record 19 medals")
Krishna Nagar wins gold in men's singles SH6 class at Tokyo Paralympics
Krishna Nagar secured India's second gold medal in badminton at Tokyo Paralympics after notching a thrilling three-game win over Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in the men's singles SH6 class final here.
 "Krishna Nagar wins gold in men's singles SH6 class at Tokyo Paralympics")
Tokyo Paralympics: India's Suhas claims silver in badminton
India's Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the men's singles SL4 class final at the Paralympics
 "Tokyo Paralympics: India's Suhas claims silver in badminton")
Tokyo Paralympics: China takes medal haul to 200, leads table
China claimed seven more gold medals on Saturday to remain a runaway leader on the Paralympic standings -- with 200 medals including 93 gold.
Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Navdeep finishes fourth in F41 event
India's javelin thrower Navdeep finished at the fourth spot in the men's javelin throw F41 event in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics here at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
 "Tokyo Paralympics: Javelin thrower Navdeep finishes fourth in F41 event")
Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Manoj Sarkar wins bronze in SL3 men's singles
India shuttler Manoj Sarkar won a bronze medal after defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the men's singles SL3 event in Tokyo Paralympics
 "Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Manoj Sarkar wins bronze in SL3 men's singles")
Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold
With badminton making its debut at the Paralympics this year, Bhagat, the current world No. 1, thus became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the sport.
 "Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold")
