Tokyo Paralympics

Tokyo Paralympics star Avani Lekhara wins gold with WORLD RECORD at Para World Cup

Avani Lekhara bagged the top prize three days after being on the verge of missing the tournament as her coach and escort were initially denied visas.

Jun 08, 2022, 06:39 AM IST

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

UP CM Yogi Adityanath honours Tokyo Paralympics medallists, says Meerut will become sports hub

Lauding the struggle and sustained efforts of the athletes who won medals in the Tokyo Paralympics, the CM hailed their spirit as an inspiration for all.

Nov 11, 2021, 22:21 PM IST

Noida DM Suhas LY says both ‘academic and sporting excellence’ are achievable after Paralympics medal

Suhas LY is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), having achieved success in one of the toughest examinations in the country at the very first attempt.

Sep 17, 2021, 12:24 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi interacts with Paralympic stars, says 'You all are ambassadors of the country'

The PM feels that the achievement unlocked by the para-athletes at the showpiece event will aid in boosting India's aspirations in sports.

Sep 12, 2021, 13:36 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's interaction with Indian Paralympic contingent, watch exclusive video on Zee News at 11 AM on Sunday

Tune in to Zee News at 11 AM on Sunday to watch Prime Minister Modi interacting with the Indian Paralympic contingent.

Sep 11, 2021, 23:31 PM IST

EXCLUSIVE | Pramod Bhagat, 1st Indian to win GOLD in badminton at Paralympics, charts his journey

Pramod Bhagat stood up to everyone's expectation and won a gold medal in the first-ever badminton event held at the Paralympics in Tokyo.

Sep 10, 2021, 21:19 PM IST

Gun licence eludes Tokyo Paralympics shooter Deepender Singh

Deepender Singh rues the fact that a lack of gun licence meant that he had to use borrowed equipment to compete at the Paralympics.

Sep 10, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting the Indian Paralympics contingent who returned from Tokyo with a record medals haul. (Photo: ANI)

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

Lamb, pulao, zarda rice for Tokyo medal winners, Punjab CM Amarinder to wear chef's hat

"From Patiala cuisine to pulao, lamb, chicken, aloo & Zarda rice, CM @capt_amarinder will prepare each of these delicacies himself to keep his promise to Punjab Olympic medal winners (& Neeraj Chopra) at the dinner he's hosting for them tomorrow!" the CM's media advisor, Raveen Thukral, said in a tweet on Tuesday.

Sep 08, 2021, 11:05 AM IST

Noida DM Suhas LY created history on Sunday (September 5) by becoming the first IAS officer from India to win a Paralympics medal. (Photo: IANS)

Noida DM Suhas LY and his journey to HISTORIC paralympic medal, in pics

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida and Greater Noida) District Magistrate and shuttler Suhas L. Yathiraj's Paralympics run culminated with a silver medal for India on Sunday (September 5), with the journey also earning him a place in the annals of Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The 38-year-old Suhas LY, who was outdone by his 23-year-old top seed French rival Lucas Mazur in a thriller of a final, became the only IAS officer to have not only participated but also won a medal in the Paralympics. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at Suhas LY's journey to the Tokyo Paralympics silver medal.

Sep 06, 2021, 10:31 AM IST

He did the impossible: Wife of Noida DM Suhas LY after he bagged silver at Tokyo Paralympics

ADM Ghaziabad and Noida DM's wife Ritu Suhas on her husband's win at Tokyo Paralympics said, “We are very proud of him. Whatever he has done is a live example for all of us. It was an impossible attempt, I believe."

Sep 05, 2021, 22:27 PM IST

Tokyo Paralympics will always have special place in Indian sports history, says PM Narendra Modi as India scripts history

PM Modi said that the Tokyo games will remain etched in the memory of every Indian and will motivate generations of athletes to pursue sports.

Sep 05, 2021, 22:02 PM IST

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: India scripts history with record 19 medals

India registered its largest ever medal haul at the Paralympic Games finishing with five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals in Tokyo.

Sep 05, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

Google Doodle marks end of Tokyo Paralympics with new Champion Island Games - Check here

Google celebrated the end of the Tokyo Paralympics today with a special Doodle. The Doodle Champion Island Games which started with Tokyo Olympics 2020 has ended today.

Sep 05, 2021, 12:07 PM IST