Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds Paralympic medalists Praveen Kumar and Hokato Hotozhe Sema during a telephonic conversation, appreciating their remarkable achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
After Avani Lekhara entered history books by winning a gold medal on Friday at the Paris Paralympics 2024, several Bollywood celebrities congratulated the 22-year-old on their Instagram handles. Check them out.
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open after a glorious ceremony. The event on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde was the first Paralympics curtain-raiser to be held outside a stadium.
India's first-ever medal at the Paralympics came in 1972 with Murlikant Petkar securing a gold medal in swimming. Petkar clinched the gold medal and set a world record in the 50m freestyle 3 swimming event with a timing of 37.33 seconds.
Vinesh Phogat kick-started her campaign at the Paris Olympics in the most sublime fashion possible. The 29-year-old wrestler defeated the defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in her first match to end her 82-match-long winning streak.
India is sending its largest contingent for the upcoming Paralympic Games 2024. A total of 84 athletes will represent the nation in Paris for the Paralympics. The PCI has also released an official anthem for ahead of the Games.
The ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a shock disqualification hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category at the Paris Olympics and is waiting on a CAS's verdict on her plea for a silver medal.
India finished in the 71st spot on the medal ladder after the end of the Paris Olympics with five bronze medals and a silver medal. India's silver medal came after Neeraj Chopra registered his season-best throw of 89.45m.
Paris Olympics came to an end on August 11 with the baton being passed onto Los Angeles, the host city of the 2028 edition. The Indian contingent was led by the bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who has announced his international retirement.
Abhinav Bindra gave words of encouragement to the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics. He gave pep talks to the shooters before their qualifying and medal events and also consoled those athletes who missed out on winning a medal in their respective categories.
Vinesh Phogat's excellent run in Paris came to a standstill after her weight exceeded the permissible limit in the 50kg category. As per the rules, Vinesh was not allowed to compete in her gold medal bout.
Imane Khelif has been at the centre of gender controversy at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Several people questioned the Olympic committee about how they allowed the Algerian boxer to compete in the female category.
The Olympic Games in Paris are set to end on August 11 but the medals are already deteriorating and the bronze medal winner has raised concerns. Each medal at this Olympics is embellished with an original piece of the Eiffel Tower.
Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in two different events and finished fourth in the 25m pistol event. All three medals for India so far have come in shooting with Swapnil Kusale being the other medal winner. Manu came back to India on Wednesday (August 7) and it was a grand return for her.
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Vinesh's shock and unexpected exit without a medal triggered a lot of commotion and public outcry in India. India women's national coach Virender Dahiya revealed that the Indian contingent was shocked after learning about Vinesh's disqualification.
In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded wrestler Vinesh Phogat, calling her "India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian." Despite a recent setback, PM Modi expressed his unwavering support and admiration for Phogat's resilience.
Paris Olympics Live Updates: It could have been a historic day for India at the Games but Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from competing in the final. The developments have been shocking from Paris as she has been hospitalised as well.
Wrestling events got underway on Monday (August 5) at the Paris Olympics and India's Nisha Dahiya was knocked out unfortunately due to an injury in the quarterfinals. Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be in action today in the 50kg freestyle event.
India's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated Great Britain in the penalty shootout 4-2 on Sunday (August 4). The men in blue put up a spirited effort as they were down to 10 men in the first half itself but did well to restrict the opposition to 1-1.
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