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Praveen leaps for gold!

Praveen leaps for gold!

Kumar emerges victorious in high jump event; reveals how he overcame injury to smash Paralympics record with an effort of 2.08m

07 September,2024 07:46 AM IST | Paris | PTI
Praveen's record-breaking jump helps India hit a golden six in Paralympics

Praveen's record-breaking jump helps India hit a golden six in Paralympics

The 21-year-old from Noida, who was born with a short leg, jumped to a new Asian record of 2.08m in the T64 category, which also featured athletes of T44 classification

06 September,2024 09:32 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
Praveen Kumar clinches gold in men’s high jump T64 in Paris

Praveen Kumar clinches gold in men’s high jump T64 in Paris

With an impressive leap of 2.08 meters, he secured his second gold and India's 11th medal in Paralympics history

06 September,2024 04:28 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
Former SA batsman Herschelle Gibbs set to lead Red Carpet Delhi in IVPL

Former SA batsman Herschelle Gibbs set to lead Red Carpet Delhi in IVPL

Joining Gibbs in the Red Carpet Delhi squad are former Afghanistan cricketer Asghar Afghan, Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera, and South African spinner Imran Tahir, all serving as icon players. Adding to the team's depth is former IPL champion Manvinder Bisla

13 February,2024 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Dravid: The most versatile cricketer of all time

Rahul Dravid: The most versatile cricketer of all time

Rahul Dravid was one of the five best cricketers to be mentioned in the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack in the year 2000. The 376-run stand between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid against Australia will be etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans forever. Both played the remaining time on Day 3 and never gave Aussies a chance to secure a wicket on Day 4

11 January,2024 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay Shivalkar
‘Lalit Modi threatened to end my career’:  Praveen Kumar

‘Lalit Modi threatened to end my career’: Praveen Kumar

In the same interview, addressed the issue of ball-tampering, stating that it is a widespread practice among players. He mentioned that Pakistani bowlers used to engage in it more frequently to enhance their ability to achieve reverse swing

10 January,2024 06:42 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Praveen Kumar wins bronze in Para Athletics Worlds

Praveen Kumar wins bronze in Para Athletics Worlds

India's Praveen Kumar won a bronze in the men's high jump T64 event in the World Para Athletics Championships here to book a 2024 Paris Paralympics quota

11 July,2023 07:22 PM IST | Paris | PTI
Former Indian pacer Praveen Kumar narrowly escapes fatal accident in Meerut

Former Indian pacer Praveen Kumar narrowly escapes fatal accident in Meerut

Praveen Kumar stays in Multan Nagar, Meerut, and played a key role in India's 2008 CB series win under MS Dhoni in Australia

05 July,2023 12:25 PM IST | Meerut | mid-day online correspondent
Meet India's 15 Self-Made Entrepreneurs To Lookout For In 2023

Meet India's 15 Self-Made Entrepreneurs To Lookout For In 2023

Entrepreneurship is a profession that carries both big risks and heavy rewards. The significant rise in the number of self-made Indian entrepreneurs has been instrumental in shaping the country’s economy, besides empowering the youth of the country.

27 January,2023 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
AFI condoles Asiad gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti’s demise

AFI condoles Asiad gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti’s demise

Sobti, who became a household name after playing Bheem in the TV series Mahabharat, breathed his last at his Ashok Vihar residence on Monday evening

09 February,2022 06:18 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

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