Paralympian

Customized Mahindra XUV700 Gold Edition delivered to Paralympian Avani Lekhara

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. gifted a Mahindra XUV 700 to Avani Lekhara as a token of appreciation for her exceptional performance in the Tokyo Paralympic 2021.

Jan 20, 2022, 12:59 PM IST

Paralympian, nurse, musician: Manami Ito, Japan's show-stealing violinist

With a violin bow fixed to her prosthetic arm, Manami Ito's short but breathtaking performance at the Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony was the product of many years of determination.

Sep 03, 2021, 17:44 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

Paralympian Mariyappan ​Thangavelu ​thrilled to be recommended for Arjuna Award ​

The athlete from a hamlet in Salem district, said his aim now was to perform well in next year's Asian Para Games and the Commonwealth Games. 

Aug 03, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

Paralympian Deepa Malik and Sonakshi Sinha share their 'fan moment', former gets 'positive health heroes' award!

Paralympian Deepa Malik recently was awarded the Dr Batra's 'Positive Health Heroes' title and it was given to her by Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. The silver medallist took to Twitter and shared her happiness over getting the award and meeting Sona baby.

Nov 24, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Now I don't want to sleep, but celebrate with tricolour: Devendra Jhajharia after winning Gold medal

Before Paralympics, Devendra Jhajharia trained from April-July in Kuortane, Finland, where he became friends with Kenyan thrower Julius Yego, whom he calls one of his biggest motivators.

Sep 14, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

VIDEO: UNBELIEVABLE! Paralympian Ibrahim Hamato plays brilliant table tennis without hands

The 43-year-old, who hails from Egypt, lost his upper limbs in a train accident at the age of 10.

Sep 12, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius arrives in court for sentencing on murder conviction

The state says he has shown no remorse and has called for him to receive no less than the minimum 15-year sentence for murder.

Jul 06, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius accuses Supreme Court of Appeal of 'discrimination'

Pistorius, popularly known as the "Blade Runner," was found guilty of murder last year after being convicted of killing his girlfriend and model Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013.

Jan 13, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

Victim's family to be consulted as Oscar Pistorius release delayed

The South African parole board on Friday again postponed a decision on whether to release Oscar Pistorius, saying that it would consult the family of his girlfriend whom he shot dead two years ago.

Oct 09, 2015, 21:21 PM IST