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Aussie hockey player suspended for trying to buy cocaine at Paris Olympics

Field hockey player Tom Craig was arrested but released without charge after trying to purchase the drug in Paris on Aug. 7 during a night out after his Olympic campaign ended.

PM expresses gratitude in letter to retired Sreejesh, backs him as jr coach

Sreejesh called time on his illustrious 15-year career after India's bronze-winning Paris Olympic campaign, which was the his and the team's second successive Games medal after the bronze in Tokyo

Paralympic medalist Parmar says people made fun of him for playing sport

The 24-year-old Parmar became India's first Paralympic medallist in judo when he won a bronze in men's 60kg (J1) in Paris Games on September 4.

Paralympics heroes welcomed with garlands and sweets upon homecoming

There was the customary dhol and euphoric chants hailing them as the athletes made their way out of the Indira Gandhi International Airport this morning.

Paralympic medalists to get Rs 75, 50 and 30 lakh for Gold, Silver, Bronze

Sports minister Mandaviya also pledged full support and facilities for para-athletes to aim for more medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

Paralympic Games: Morocco's El Idrissi smashes women's marathon record

El Idrissi finished in 2 hours, 48 minutes, 36 seconds on Sunday, beating the previous record from Japan's Misato Michishita in Hofu City in December 2020 by nearly six minutes

Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia's advice helps Navdeep secure gold in Paris

Despite his impressive muscle power and speed, the 23-year-old Navdeep struggled with technique, a shortcoming that led to a disappointing fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Paralympics

Paralympics: India signs off with 29 medals in Paris, Pooja misses finals

India thus concluded the Paris Paralympics with a record haul of seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, set to finish 18th in the overall medals tally

Paralympics: Journey from injury to competition been quick for some players

Some Paralympians live with a disability all their lives but lacrosse player Carson Clough is not one of those people.

Old and new performers help India become Paralympic power in Paris

Seven of these 29 medals are gold, which is another first for the country that started to make its presence felt only in the 2016 edition, where it won four medals

Tripled budget led to record medals at Asiad, Para Games: Sports minister

The 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in New Delhi on Sunday, showcased India's commitment to sports and its achievements on the international stage.

We deserve same respect: Navdeep Singh after turning taunts into triumph

The 23-year-old Indian javelin thrower won an unparalleled gold in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympic Games.

India to bid for 5th Youth Olympics in 2030: Sports Minister Mandaviya

India will fight against Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Mongolia, Russia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina to get the hosting rights for the 2030 Youth Olympics

Randhir Singh set to be elected as first Indian president of OCA

Randhir, a former Indian shooter, will be officially named OCA president in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia

Paris Paralympics 2024: Simran enters final of women's 200m T12 race

India's Simran Sharma, the reigning world champion, breezed her way into the final of the women's 200m T12 race with a time of 25.03 seconds at the Paralympic Games here on Friday.

5 reasons why India achieved best-ever medal haul at Paris Paralympics

So far, Indian athletes have won 22 medals (4 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze), marking the country's best-ever performance, surpassing the 19 medals from the previous edition

Paris to honour late Ugandan Olympian by naming sports venue after her

Cheptegei died on Thursday at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner. She was 33.

Harvinder, Preeti named flag-bearers for Paralympics closing ceremony

The Indian contingent's chef de mission Satya Prakash Sangwan said in a statement that the two athletes' performance will inspire the future generations.

Paralympics 2024: Simran through to semifinals in women's 200m T12 event

Simran, who is the reigning world champion, topped her heat with a timing of 25.41s to make the semi-finals.

Australian coach fired for supporting Korean athlete at the Paris Olympics

Palfrey told South Korean television he hoped South Korea's Kim Woo-min would win the men's 400-meter freestyle in Paris, an event that featured Australians Sam Short and Elijah Winnington.