Paralympic Athletes News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India wins 19 medals as Korea tops medals table in Dubai Para-Badminton International
Dubai, May 12: Sivarajan Solaimalai and Sudarsan Saravanakumar Muthusamy claimed the only gold as Indian shuttlers did well to bag 19 medals in the 6th Fazza Para-Badminton International – Dubai 2025, which concluded with South Korea finishing on top of the podium with six gold medals.
India send largest contingent for Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International
Dubai, May 6: As the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International gets underway at the Shabab Al Ahli Club on Tuesday, India have fielded the largest contingent despite the country's Paris 2024 stars missing from the event.
Kavin, Aadithya, Aakansha shine bright in shooting at the Khelo India Para Games 2025
New Delhi April 3: Empowered by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation's Para Project Leap, three talented shooters--Kavin Kengnalkar, Aadithya Giri, and Aakansha--accomplished remarkable achievements at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. The event occurred from March 20-27 in New Delhi, with the shooting competitions conducted at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range from March 21-25, according to the SAI Media press release.
KIPG 2025 spotlight: Meet the Unhalkars! Swaroop and Romy aspire for Paralympics glory
New Delhi, March 25: Love has the power to lift one's performance. With husband Hunter Woodhall cheering from the stands, Tara Davis clinched the long jump gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. One month later, Tara's performance acted as an inspiration for Hunter as he pocketed the gold medal in the T62 400m race in the Paralympics. Similarly, the story of Swaroop and Romy Unhalkar offers a heartwarming glimpse into how love and sports can intertwine to create something truly extraordinary.
Khelo India Para Games 2025 anthem, mascot and logo launched in presence of Sports Min Mandaviya
New Delhi, March 18: Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Khelo India Para Games 2025 anthem at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex here on Tuesday. The second edition of the para games will be held at three venues in the capital from March 20-27.
Athletes worldwide are on notice: Paralympics gold medallist Heinrich Popow on India's rise in para sports
New Delhi, March 17: Two-time Paralympics gold medallist Heinrich Popow believes that para-athletes from all over the world are realising the potential in India after the contingent bettered their best-ever medal tally at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India's medal count surges to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India’s remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on the third and fourth days of the event, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India’s total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events.
India shine with 15 medals on Day 3 and 4 of Special Olympics World Winter Games, total medal count increases to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India dominate medal tally in World Para Athletics Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 13: As the final day of competition approaches, India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, leading the medal tally with an astounding haul of 95 medals -- 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.
World Para Athletics GP: Rinku Hooda excels as India dominate Day 2
New Delhi, March 13: Rinku Hooda was the star performer as hosts India had another dominant outing on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with several standout performances across multiple competitions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.
Rinku Hooda shines as India dominates men's javelin at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025
New Delhi, March 13: India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi, with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men's javelin events, a press release by the Paralympic Committee of India stated.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India sweeps men's discus throw F11; Preeti Pal shines with silver in 100m sprint
New Delhi, March 11: The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
Special Olympics Bharat sends off largest ever Indian contingent for World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 5: Special Olympics Bharat, on Wednesday, organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 49-member contingent (comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members) ready to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
SO Bharat President Mallika Nadda thanks government for awarding cash prizes to medal-winning athletes
New Delhi, February 11: Mallika Nadda, the President of Special Olympics Bharat (SO Bharat) welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to allocate cash prizes for athletes with intellectual disabilities, winning medals at the World Games.
CM Patel appoints two visually impaired athletes to Class 1 and Class 2 posts in Gujarat government
Gandhinagar, January 5: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has demonstrated a compassionate approach by appointing two visually impaired athletes, who have earned recognition for both the country and the state through their achievements at the Asian Para Games.
Nitu Ghangas, Nithya Sre express happiness following Arjuna Award recognition
Bhiwani, January 3: Professional boxer Nitu Ghangas and Paralympic Bronze medallist and para-badminton player Nithya Sre expressed their delight on being conferred the Arjuna Award 2024 on Thursday.