Republic Day 2022: Tokyo Games heroes Neeraj Chopra, Devendra Jhajharia and others come together to recite National Anthem
Featuring in the video, released via social media channels, are 18 of India’s medalists at the Tokyo Games both Olympics and Paralympics.
Jan 26, 2022, 06:31 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi hosts Indian Paralympic contingent, see pics here
India's Paralympians presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an autographed stole on Thursday (September 9) during a breakfast hosted by him to felicitate the contingent at his residence in New Delhi. The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo on the back of a sensational campaign that saw them win an unparalleled 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze. Here are a collection of pictures from PM Modi's breakfast event with Indian Paralympic contingent.
Sep 09, 2021, 13:07 PM IST
Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad in National Sports Awards selection committee
Devendra Jhajharia won a silver medal at the recent Tokyo Games, adding to the two gold medals he had won in the 2004 and 2016 editions. The committee will be meeting in the next few days to decide the winners.
Sep 08, 2021, 14:31 PM IST
Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra showers praise on Paralympic silver medallist Devendra Jhajharia, says THIS
The 40-year-old Devendra Jhajharia, already India’s greatest Paralympian after winning gold medals in the 2004 and 2016 Games, pulled off a new personal best throw of 64.35m for the silver in F46 classification.
Aug 30, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Tokyo Paralympics: From Avani Lekhara to Devendra Jhajharia, all Indian medallists so far
India is currently in 34th place in the medals standings at the Tokyo Paralympics with 7 medals so far. Shooter Avani Lekhara created history by becoming first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold and also India's first at Tokyo Games. Apart from this Devendra Jhajharia, Bhavina Patel, Nishad Kumar and Yogesh Kathuniya have won silver medals. Here is a list of all medal winners at the Tokyo Paralympics so far.
Aug 30, 2021, 14:09 PM IST
Tokyo Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh win silver and bronze in F46 javelin throw
Devendra Jhajharia did 60.62 in his second attempt before he went past his previous world record once again in the third attempt with a throw of 64.35.
Aug 30, 2021, 09:45 AM IST
From Noida DM Suhas LY to Devendra Jhajharia, India's medal hopes at Tokyo Paralympics
India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Tokyo Paralympics with 54 athletes who are set to compete in nine disciplines. The mega event will kick off on August 24 and will go on till September 5. While Noida District Magistrate (DM) Suhas L. Yathiraj is one of the top contenders in para-badminton event, the likes of Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu and Ekta Bhyan will be some of the top contenders at Tokyo Paralympics. We take a look at some of India's top medal contenders through this collection of pictures.
Aug 19, 2021, 14:41 PM IST
Tokyo Paralympics: You are all winners and role models, PM Narendra Modi tells Indian para athletes
India is sending a 54-member team – the largest ever – in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics with hopes that the country will produce its best ever performance.
Aug 17, 2021, 14:37 PM IST
Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo berth
The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Devendra Jhajharia’s third Paralympics. He had won a gold at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, setting a new world record of 62.15 metres.
Jul 01, 2021, 14:46 PM IST
Paralympians share their lockdown-induced practice routines using new voice Tweets feature
Para-swimmer and former Junior World Champion, Niranjan Mukundan, whose swimming prowess is well-known to all, is looking at the brighter side of this lockdown experience.
Jun 25, 2020, 10:56 AM IST
Deepa Malik dedicates Khel Ratna to late father
The government on Saturday decided to recommend Deepa's name for the Khel Ratna award.
Aug 18, 2019, 18:26 PM IST
May retire after Asian Para Games: India's top paralympian Devendra Jhajharia
It has been a long career for Jhajharia who was awarded Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour alongside hockey player Sardar Singh in 2017.
Oct 09, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Paralympics legend Devendra Jhajharia targets gold medal in 2020 Games
He said he wants to maintain his fitness so that he can compete in the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo.
Nov 02, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
PM Modi lauds sports stars for taking part in cleanliness drive
The fortnight from September 15 till Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 is being celebrated as 'Swachhta Hi Seva'.
Sep 29, 2017, 22:13 PM IST
Khel Ratna Devendra Jhajharia urges state governments to do more
Jhajharia received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapathi Bhawan along with Sardar Singh, who became only the second hockey player to get the prestigious Khel Ratna on the National Sports Day.
Aug 29, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
Watch: President Kovind confers Khel Ratna to Devendra Jhajharia, Sardar Singh
The prestigious award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years.
Aug 29, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand Awards: List of all 29 sportspersons to be honoured
The players will receive the honors from President Ram Nath Kovind at a specially organized function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Aug 29, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Winners of Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand awards announced
As many as 17 sports personalities were honoured with the 2017 Arjuna awards including cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara and Harmanpreet Kaur; golfer SSP Chawrasia, tennis player Saketh Myneni.
Aug 22, 2017, 14:53 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna, Deepa Malik miss out as Sports Ministry accept Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards recommendations without any changes
The award selection panel, earlier this month, had announced the list of recommendation for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award. Rio Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia and former Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh – were on the list for Khel Ratna award in the country; while Cheteshwar Pujara, Harmanpreet Kaur along with 17 others were on the list for the Arjuna award.
Aug 19, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Devendra Jhajharia: Few facts about India's most decorated Paralympian
The 36-year-old, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own world record to finish on top in the men's F46 event.
Aug 03, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
