Paralympics

From 'langda' taunts to Paralympics gold: Praveen Kumar's inspiring journey

Paris Paralympics gold medal-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar remembers the cruel barbs that set him on his remarkable journey

Updated 9 days ago

Moderator Anukool Bharadwaj and Praveen Kumar at the chat. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE

India’s para archer Sheetal Devi makes her appearance in gold at Vogue Values

Fans of the 2024 Paralympic Games bronze medallist were quick to hail her achievements. One user wrote: “Your confidence is your real beauty.” Another said: “You are an icon! More power to you”

Updated 11 days ago

Teen para archer Rutvi Lolge gets inspiring face-off with idol Sheetal Devi

Updated 1 month ago

Sheetal Devi (second from left) with Rutvi Lolge and the latter’s coaches Jagannath Shetkar (left) and Rohan More (right)

Children can learn about India's paralympians in this new book

Updated 2 months ago

Illustrations of Deepa Malik and Sheetal Devi

Where there’s a wheel there’s a bullseye! Malad teen aims for the Paralympics

Updated 3 months ago

Rutvi with her mother Suvarna (left), a single parent; (right) Rutvi Lolge at St Anne’s school ground in Orlem, Malad, recently. Pics/Nimesh Dave

Simran Sharma’s golden sprint: India’s Paralympic star shines again

Updated 5 months ago

India’s Simran Sharma after winning gold in 100m (T12) event with her guide Umar Saifi. Pic/PTI

Para-athletes deserve support from the government

Updated 6 months ago

Support on his judo journey from Dr Rajesh Mayekar who has stood like a rock with him throughout (right) Lifting strong with Darshan Kamble at the housing society gym in Borivli. PICS/NIMESH DAVE

Delhi govt offers up to Rs 7 crore awards, govt jobs for medal-winning athletes

Updated 7 months ago

Bronze medalists India`s Manu Bhaker and India`s Sarabjot Singh celebrate on the podium during Paris Olympics (Pic: AFP)

Sitaare Zameen Par Special Screening for Olympics and Paralympics champions

Updated 8 months ago

Aamir Khan to attend Sitaare Zameen Par screening for the Olympics and Paralympics champions

‘Khelo India Para Games important platform for growth of para athletes’

Updated 11 months ago

Paralympian Navdeep Singh. Pic/Shadab Khan

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