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Indian athletes silver medalist Devendra Jhajharia (R) and bronze medalist Sundar Singh Gurjar (L) with gold medalist Sri Lankas Dinesh Priyantha, pose with the national flags after mens javelin throw F46 event finals at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

He made me: Jhajharia dedicates Paralympics silver medal to late...

The 40-year-old javelin thrower pulled off a new personal best throw of 64.35m for the silver in F46 classification

30 Aug 2021 5:56 PM IST

New world record holder Sumit Antil of India celebrates after competing the mens javelin throw F64 final during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Javelin thrower Sumit clinches gold in Paralympics with stunning world...

Sumit Antil-'s throw of 68.55m is a World Record and also clinches the Gold medal in the men-'s javelin throw F64...

30 Aug 2021 5:02 PM IST

Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar. (Photo: SAI Media Twitter)

Vinod loses bronze medal after being found ineligible

The discus thrower won the bronze in the F52 category

30 Aug 2021 3:40 PM IST

Indian sports shooter Avani Lekhara participates in womens 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. Lekhara won the gold medal. (Photo: PTI)

Golden girl Avani Lekhara is a winner on all fronts

Lekhara became India-'s first woman gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics when she shot a total of 249.6 in the 10m...

30 Aug 2021 3:14 PM IST

Paralympic Gold Medallist Oksana Masters. (Photo: AP)

Masters level: Paralympian eyes medal in 4th different sport

She had her left leg amputated near the knee at 9 and the right one at the same spot five years later

30 Aug 2021 12:26 PM IST

Indian sports shooter Avani Lekhara waves after winning gold medal in womens 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

On top of the world, it-'s indescribable: Avani Lekhara

Lekhara finished with a world record equalling total of 249.6, which is also a new Paralympic record

30 Aug 2021 11:50 AM IST

Indian para-shooter Mahavir Swaroop Unhalkar. (Photo: Twitter)

Shooter Unhalkar finishes fourth after misfiring in sixth series

Mahavir Swaroop Unhalkar ended with a total of 203.9, shooting a series of 51.2, 102.1, 122.7, 143.0, 164.2, 183.6 and...

30 Aug 2021 11:28 AM IST

Para discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya. (Photo: SAIMedia)

Teary-eyed Yogesh Kathuniya thanks his mother after silver medal win...

Yogesh clinched silver after registering his season-best attempt of 44.38 in the men-'s F56 final

30 Aug 2021 9:51 AM IST

Indias Devendra competes during the mens javelin throw F46 in the 2020 Paralympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Paralympians Devendra and Sundar Gurjar win silver and bronze in...

India-'s Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze respectively in men-'s javelin throw F46 event

30 Aug 2021 9:12 AM IST

Indian para-shot putter and Paralympic Silver Medallist Yogesh Kathuniya. (Photo: Twitter/SAI Media)

Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in men-'s discus throw F56 event

The 24-year-old sent the disc to a best distance of 44.38m in his sixth and last attempt to clinch the silver

30 Aug 2021 8:49 AM IST

Indias Avani Lekhara competes in the shooting womens 10m AR standing SH1 final at the Asaka Shooting Range during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (Photo: AFP)

Avani Lekhara wins India-'s first gold in the women-'s 10m Air Rifle...

Shooter Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics

30 Aug 2021 8:41 AM IST

Schools should have inter-school competitions as well competitions within the school. (Representational image: DC)

Pandemic hits sports-loving students

Sportsmen keep their hopes high on selection for various games to prove their talent, but there exists no opportunity...

30 Aug 2021 1:41 AM IST