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Meet Rakshitha Raju: First Indian Female Athlete In 1500m Race At Paris Paralympics

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Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, starting from August 28, 2024. She will be competing in the Women’s 1500m Running T-11 Category, making history as the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category in the Paralympic Games. This milestone…

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Indian Shooting Contingent For Paralympics Leaves For Paris

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Paris Paralympics shooting contingent.© X/@Media_SAI Pistol marksman Manish Narwal on Saturday expressed confidence in the Indian shooting contingent surpassing its Tokyo Paralympics medal tally at the upcoming Paris Games, saying the “intense” training would hold the team in good stead. A 10-member shooting contingent, including rifle exponent Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal and Narwal,…

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Ahead Of Paralympics 2024, PM Narendra Modi Interacts With Indian Athletes

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics starting from August 28. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya was also present during the interaction which was conducted on a video call. India is set to field its largest-ever contingent for the Paralympics,…

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After Neeraj Chopra Silver, India Javelin Star Sumit Antil Eyes Paralympics World Record

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Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title in the Men’s F64 category at the Paris Paralympics Games. Sumit, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav (shot put, F34 category) will be Indian flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the…

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PCI President Devendra Jhajharia Hails Growing Support For Para-Athletes Ahead Of Paris 2024

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Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Devendra Jhajharia said that the support given to para-athletes in recent times with many corporates stepping in to assist the players has given a huge boost to the morale of the athletes. India is set to field its largest-ever contingent for the Paralympics, with 84 athletes competing…

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“More Than 1000 Olympic Gold Medals”: Vinesh Phogat’s Emotional Homecoming – Watch

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Vinesh Phogat on Saturday received a grand welcome on her return to the country and after being feted by several supporters and ‘khap panchayats’ en route to her village Balali, the celebrated wrestler said it was better than winning 1000 Olympic medals. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the IGI airport here and welcomed…

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Full List Of Indian Athletes – All You Need To Know

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India have named 84 athletes to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, which is scheduled to be held from August 28 to September 8. The contingent is India’s largest ever sent to the Paralympic Games. At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, India had sent 54 athletes, which included 14 women. At the Paris Paralympics,…

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Indian Athletes Accorded Grand Send-Off Ahead Of Paralympics Games

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The Indian paralympic contingent was on Friday accorded a grand send-off ahead of the Paris Games scheduled to be held from August 28 to September 8. The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) hosted the ceremony for the Indian team comprising 84 athletes across 12 disciplines, including archery,…

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India To Participate In Overall 12 Disciplines At Paris Paralympics

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The Paralympics will start from August 28.© Twitter India will compete in para cycling, para rowing and blind judo at the Paralympics, with these three new events extending the country’s presence to 12 sports in the competition which begins on August 28 in Paris. The Paralympic Committee of India made the announcement on…

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“Abki Baar 25 Paar”: India Aim For Best-Ever Paralympics Medal Tally

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File image of Devendra Jhajharia.© X (Twitter) Indian para-athletes are not only aiming to better the country’s best ever show but are also aiming to surpass the 25-medal mark at the upcoming Paris Paralympics, said PCI President Devendra Jhajharia on Friday. The Indian athletes had scripted history at the delayed Tokyo Paralympics, winning…

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