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Record-breaking medal haul signify India’s Paralympic ascension

Mid-Day Premium Record-breaking medal haul signify India’s Paralympic ascension

With an unprecedented haul of 29 medals, including seven gold, they concluded the competition ranked 18th overall, an all-time high for the nation

16 September,2024 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
France to bid final farewell to Paris Olympics 2024 with Champs-Elysees parade

France to bid final farewell to Paris Olympics 2024 with Champs-Elysees parade

France is to bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies

14 September,2024 11:11 AM IST | Paris | AFP
‘We never lost our gold’: Nitesh to Bhagat after historic win

Mid-Day Premium ‘We never lost our gold’: Nitesh to Bhagat after historic win

Kumar’s victory ensured India held on to the SL3 gold that Bhagat had snatched up three years ago when badminton made its Paralympic debut in Tokyo

13 September,2024 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
‘Attention solely on able-bodied athletes’

‘Attention solely on able-bodied athletes’

Paris Paralympics gold medal-winner Kumar Nitesh slams Badminton Association of India for callous attitude towards para sportspersons

12 September,2024 07:44 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Nishad Kumar’s solitary battle amid government funding drought

Mid-Day Premium Nishad Kumar’s solitary battle amid government funding drought

Kumar isn’t alone; most of India’s Paralympians are bravely battling their next hurdles each day

11 September,2024 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
India's Paralympic champions made to feel special!

India's Paralympic champions made to feel special!

India’s Paralympic champs overwhelmed as hundreds of fans, administrators and ministry officials greet them on arrival in New Delhi after bagging biggest medal haul at Paris; Sports Ministry assures all support in future endeavours

11 September,2024 10:15 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Launch us to more podiums: Mumbai’s differently abled athletes

Launch us to more podiums: Mumbai’s differently abled athletes

Following India’s stellar show at the Paralympics, Mumbai’s differently abled athletic community seeks more support, better facilities, sensitivity and more

11 September,2024 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Simran’s personal best powers her to bronze in 200m final

Simran’s personal best powers her to bronze in 200m final

The T12 classification in the Paralympics is for athletes with visual impairments

09 September,2024 07:31 AM IST | Paris | PTI

"Humein bhi utna darja milna chahiye": Navdeep Singh after clinching gold medal

Javelin champion Navdeep Singh, battling dwarfism, calls for equality after grabbing gold with 47.32m throw in F41 category

09 September,2024 07:20 AM IST | Paris | PTI
Simran bags bronze in women's 200m T12 final, Dilip falls short of medal

Simran bags bronze in women's 200m T12 final, Dilip falls short of medal

In her previous gold medal match, Simran stormed into the women's 100m T12 final without breaking a sweat. But she was ousted by her opponents and finished last of the four finalists in the event with a timing of 12.31s

08 September,2024 10:40 AM IST | Paris | ANI

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