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Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar Seal Para Badminton Semi-Final Spots

August 30, 2024 admin

Tokyo silver medallist shuttler Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men’s singles SL4 and SL3 semifinals, respectively, at the Paralympics here on Friday. Suhas, a 2007 batch IAS officer, defeated Korea’s Shin Kyung Hwan 26-24, 21-14 in his second match, topping the three-man Group A…

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Nursing Injury, India’s Aruna Tanwar Loses In Taekwondo Paralympics Round Of 16

August 29, 2024 admin

File image of Aruna Tanwar.© X (Twitter) India’s Aruna Tanwar suffered a heavy 0-19 defeat to Nurcihan Ekinci of Turkey in a round of 16 contest in women’s K 44-47kg category of the Paris Paralympics on Thursday. Aruna was absolutely no match to her opponent from Turkey who garnered points at will in…

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Nitesh Kumar-Thulasimathi Murugesan Wins All-India Para Badminton Clash In Paralympics 2024

August 29, 2024 admin

File image of Thulasimathi Murugesan.© X (Twitter) India’s Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles (SL3-SU5) at the Paralympic Games here on Thursday. The Nitesh-Thulasimathi duo won the Group A contest 21-14, 21-17 in 31…

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After Olympics Loss, Lakshya Sen Reveals Deepika Padukone Called Him And “She Said…”

August 29, 2024 admin

Lakshya Sen with Deepika Padukone© Twitter Lakshya Sen was India’s best-performing badminton star at the Paris Olympics 2024. He became the first Indian male shuttler to enter the semi-final of an Olympics. However, he missed the medal by a whisker. He went down to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-final and then also lost…

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Paralympics Opening Ceremony LIVE: Focus On Largest Ever Indian Contingent

August 28, 2024 admin

Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: The 17th edition of the Paralympics will kick off with a grand opening ceremony at in Paris on Wednesday. A total of 4,400 Paralympic athletes from 167 nations will march around Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees. India have sent their largest-ever Paralympic contingent of 84 para-athletes and hopes…

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Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Paralympic Game Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

August 28, 2024 admin

Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch© AFP Much like the Olympics, the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony won’t be held inside a single stadium. Instead, France’s Place de la Concorde – one of its popular public plazas – and the Champs-Elysees avenue alongside it, will host the 4,400-odd…

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“India Eyeing Double-Digit Athletics Medals In Paralympics 2024”: Athletics Head Coach Satyanarayana

August 28, 2024 admin

File image of javelin thrower Sumit Antil.© X (Twitter) India can clinch 10 medals including five golds in athletics at the Paralympics starting on Wednesday, reckoned para athletics head coach Satyanarayana, adding that the aim will be to better their performances from the last edition. Satyanarayana said the Indian athletes have trained intensely…

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“It Would’ve Been A Disaster If…”: India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton’s Verdict On Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze Medal

August 28, 2024 admin

After guiding the Indian senior men’s hockey team to a historic second successive bronze medal in the Paris Olympic Games, Craig Fulton, head coach, is now facing a new challenge. He has to drag back his players, who have been celebrating non-stop, to hockey and prepare them for the Asian Champions Trophy starting…

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Two Key Paris Landmarks For Paralympics Opening Ceremony

August 26, 2024 admin

Paris has chosen the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue and the historic Place de la Concorde to host the opening ceremony for the Summer Paralympics on Wednesday. The prestigious avenue sweeping through the 8th arrondissement to the west of central Paris is dotted with cafes, palaces and luxury shops and connects the Arc de Triomphe…

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After Olympics Semi-Final Heartbreak, Lakshya Sen Points Out Key Turning Point In Bronze Medal Match

August 24, 2024 admin

Despite a run of five wins at Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen lost his final two matches to end up without a medal and finish fourth in the badminton men’s singles event. Looking back, Lakshya has pointed out a key reason that led to the change in momentum during his bronze medal match….

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