Paralympics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Paris Paralympics medallist Rubina Francis, Union Sports Minister to join Fit India Sundays on Cycle event
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative will continue this Sunday with Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya joining a diverse group of riders. Paris Paralympics bronze medallist in the P2 10m air pistol SH1 event, Rubina Francis will also be taking part.
Set a goal and work on that: Harvinder Singh's message to youth on being selected for Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 26: Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh has expressed his feelings after being selected for the Padma Shri award.
Hockey icon Sreejesh awarded Padma Bhushan; Ashwin, Harvinder honoured with Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 25: India's former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former all-rounder R Ashwin were among former and current players honoured with Padma awards on the eve of 76th Republic Day.
Padma Awards 2025: Paris Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh to be honoured with Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 25: On the eve of the Republic Day, India's para-archer Harvinder Singh is among the recipients of the Padma Awards 2025. The Paris Paralympics gold medallist is being awarded with Padma Shri.
Paralympic medalist Deepthi Jeevanji felicitated at her university in Amaravathi
Amaravathi, January 24: Indian Paralympic medalist athlete Deepthi Jeevanji was felicitated at her varsity, SRM University on Friday for her fine performances in the sporting arena which helped her secure the Arjuna Award during the National Sports Awards recently this month.
When you win...: Union Sports Min Mandaviya lauds Team India on PD Champions Trophy win
New Delhi, January 24: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded Team India for securing the physically disabled (PD) Champions Trophy title, saying that when the team wins, the country as a whole wins. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the differently-abled people under which everyone gets equal rights to develop themselves.
Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis opens up on Paris Paralympics 2024 comeback
New Delhi, January 24: Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis recently appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. In the conversation, she also expressed her feelings about being conferred the Arjuna Award this year for her achievements at both national and international levels.
Kiren Rijiju congratulates team 'Chandu Champion', Murlikant Petkar on receiving Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 18: On Friday, Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar was honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi.
Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Jan 17: World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar receive prestigious Khel Ratna award
New Delhi, January 17: Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar were awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday.
When we meet PM Modi, its like we are sitting with our best friend...: Arjuna Awardee para-athlete Simran Sharma
New Delhi, January 16: India's Paralympic medalist Simran Sharma said that the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with his country's athletes, it does not feel like they are sitting with their PM but rather with their "best friend".
Everything was planned so that I cannot take any action, alleges Yogesh Kathuniya over Khel Ratna snub
New Delhi, Jan 16: Reflecting on his decision to move the court over his exclusion from the list of Khel Ratna Awardees for 2024, two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed that the National Sports Awards list was released on January 2, deliberately coinciding with the week when the courts were closed, alleging that this timing was planned to prevent him from taking any action.
Will try fulfilling my target of getting Khel Ratna...: Paralympic medalist, Arjuna Awardee Preethi Pal
By Sahil Kohli, New Delhi, January 16: India's Paralympics 2024 medalist para-athlete Preeti Pal, who will be felicitated with the Arjuna Award on Friday, said on Thursday that she is aiming to secure the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award next.
EFI to host India's first Para-Dressage World Challenge in 2025
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) will host the Para-Dressage World Challenge 2025 in October for the first time at the Modi Equestrian Academy in Meerut (North Zone) and Surge Stables in Bengaluru (South Zone) in October. With a vision to create India’s first-ever representation at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, the EFI also organised the first-ever FEI-backed Para-Dressage Workshop at the Modi Equestrian Academy in Meerut from January 4-5.
Paralympic silver medalist Sachin Sarjerao Khilari honoured with Arjuna Award
Pune, January 2: Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, a Paralympic silver medalist in the shot put, has been honoured with the Arjuna Award.
Murlikant sir, you are our country's finest champion: Kartik Aaryan on para-athlete's Arjuna Award
Mumbai, January 2: Actor Kartik Aaryan expressed his happiness for para-athlete Murlikant Petkar after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the para-swimmer will be conferred the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for his outstanding performance in the sport.