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  Neeraj Chopra's javelin up for grabs in e-auction of PM Modi's mementos

  Other Sports | September 23, 2021 18:47 IST

  Neeraj became the first Indian track and field Olympic champion to win a gold medal for the country. A few days later, Antil also struck gold at the Paralympics.

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  Paralympics bronze winner Sharad admitted to AIIMS after chest congestion, says feeling better

  Other Sports | September 20, 2021 19:27 IST

  Kumar, who won a bronze in the T-42 high jump event in the Tokyo Paralympics on August 31, is awaiting his test reports after he was admitted to the prestigious medical facility.

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  I get motivation, inspiration from you all: PM Modi to para athletes

  Other Sports | September 12, 2021 14:07 IST

  The PM pledged his support to the players and said the whole country shares their dreams of sporting excellence.

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  PM Modi shares glimpses of his interaction with India's Tokyo Paralympics contingent

  Other Sports | September 12, 2021 12:18 IST

  PM Modi had hosted the Indian para-athletes as well as the coaches on September 9 at his residence for breakfast.

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  Odisha CM presents Rs 6 cr cash award to Paralympian Pramod Bhagat

  Other Sports | September 10, 2021 22:12 IST

  On September 4, Bhagat won the badminton gold after beating Daniel Bethell of Great Britain 21-14, 21-17 in the men's singles SL3 event in Tokyo.

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  Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat gets hero's welcome in home state Odisha

  Other Sports | September 10, 2021 16:03 IST

  Amid the beats of 'dhol' and cheers, Pramod was given a hero's welcome at the Biju Patnaik International airport by the state government.

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  Happy to be among 'vidvaans': PM Narendra Modi on meeting IAS Suhas LY, Eco scholar Harvinder Singh

  Other Sports | September 09, 2021 20:35 IST

  Suhas, who won a silver medal, is currently serving as District Magistrate of Noida, while Harvinder, the first Indian to win an archery medal at the Games, is a PhD scholar in Economics.

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  PM Modi hosts India Paralympic contingent, presented with autographed stole

  Other Sports | September 09, 2021 13:16 IST

  The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo on the back of a sensational campaign that saw them win an unparalleled 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.

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  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates triumphant Paralympians, hopes for better show in 2024

  Other Sports | September 08, 2021 19:16 IST

  The Indian para-athletes registered their best-ever performance in the Tokyo Games by winning an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.

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  Noida DM Suhas Yathiraj says his Paralympic silver shows sports and academics can co-exist

  Other Sports | September 08, 2021 18:11 IST

  The 38-year-old Suhas claimed the silver at the recent Tokyo Games, his maiden Paralympics since taking up the sport in 2016.

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  Paralympic medallist archer Harvinder: Practice of tie shots, breathing exercises gave dividends

  Other Sports | September 07, 2021 19:51 IST

  Singh, whose legs stopped functioning properly due to adverse effect from an injection during his childhood, won a historic archery bronze in the men's individual recurve event in the just-concluded Tokyo Paralympics.

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  Badminton gold medallist Krishna Nagar wanted to be a cricketer

  Other Sports | September 07, 2021 16:40 IST

  Nagar said that he liked playing cricket since his early days, however, later he realised that badminton can be another option to make a mark.

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  India's history-making Paralympians return to rousing reception

  Other Sports | September 06, 2021 19:43 IST

  India returned with an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze to sign off the country's best-ever Paralympics campaign by finishing 24th in the overall tally on Sunday.

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  TT robot helped me create history at Paralympics, says Bhavina

  Other Sports | September 06, 2021 16:42 IST

  Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina credited her success to the TT Robot (Butterfly - Amicus Prime), which cost Rs 2,73,500, and an Ottobock Wheelchair, costing Rs 2,84,707, for her success.

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  PM Narendra Modi to host Tokyo Paralympic contingent on their return: Sports Minister

  Other Sports | September 05, 2021 21:21 IST

  Sports Minister also urged all the sports federations to formulate big plans for 2024 and 2028 Olympics so that India improves its position further.

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  Tokyo bids adieu to Paralympics with message of change

  Other Sports | September 05, 2021 21:20 IST

  The ceremony was themed on a youngster's awakening about the Paralympic Games, para-sportspersons, and their different abilities and personalities.

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  Paralympic closing marks end of Tokyo's 8-year Olympic saga

  Other Sports | September 05, 2021 18:23 IST

  The Paralympics ended a 13-day run in a colorful, circus-like ceremony at the National Stadium overseen by Crown Prince Akishino, the brother of Emperor Naruhito. The Olympics closed almost a month ago.

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  Just want to live in this moment: Krishna Nagar

  Other Sports | September 05, 2021 16:55 IST

  Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final to claim the second gold medal in badminton.

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  There couldn't have been better gift for me on Teachers' Day, says coach Gaurav Khanna

  Other Sports | September 05, 2021 16:33 IST

  Indian shuttlers claimed four medals, including two gold, a silver and a bronze, at the Paralympics where badminton made its debut this year.

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  Better than the best: India's para-athletes soar high in best ever Paralympics

  Other Sports | September 05, 2021 23:23 IST

  The tally also included eight silver and six bronze medals but most importantly, it was a performance during which history was scripted almost every day with the contingent living up to the 'Spirit in Motion' motto of the Games.