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NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday granted financial assistance to several athletes across the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core and development groups, including Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar and ace woman…

For the 23-year-old para athlete Sumit Antil, the recent Tokyo Paralympics have been life-changing. Antil had taken up the javelin after his dream of becoming a wrestler was cut short when a tractor hit his two-wheeler in 2015; he had to…

19-year-old shooter Avani Lekhara, who won gold and bronze medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, led the Indian contingent by carrying the tri-colour during the Closing…

Shooter Avani Lekhara on Friday scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win two individual medals in the same edition of Paralympics or Olympics. With…

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar on Tuesday said that he is really proud of his achievement as his journey to the top has been very difficult. "I want to thank everyone for their support, this medal holds a lot of…

Anurag Thakur, India's Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday felicitated Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar. Nishad arrived in Delhi on Tuesday. MoS Shri Nisith Pramanik also graced the event.…

Para-athlete Nishad Kumar has clinched another medal for India in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. He won a silver medal for India in the high jump event.  ALSO READ: Every medal we win will inspire millions into sport:…

Tokyo: Para-athlete Nishad Kumar won a silver medal in the high jump event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics here at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Nishad made a jump of 2.06m and as a result, he sealed the silver…

Para-athlete Nishad Kumar won a silver medal in the high jump event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics here at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Nishad made a jump of 2.06m and as a result, he sealed the silver medal. In the event,…

Veteran Devendra Jhajharia and reigning world champion Sandeep Chaudhary were among five javelin throwers in a 12-strong Indian contingent that left for Tokyo on Wednesday to compete in the Paralympics. The contingent also included two high…