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Indian paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu.

Mariyappan withdrawn as India-'s flag-bearer after coming in contact...

Mariyappan, a gold-medallist from Rio Olympics, has been quarantined along with five other Indians

24 Aug 2021 12:19 PM IST

Indias Vinod Kumar was classified in the F52 category for discuss throw at the Tokyo paralympics (Twitter/ @ParaAthletics)

Vinod Kumar-'s classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal in...

Kumar-'s classification has raised hopes of a medal in discus throw in the Tokyo Paralympics beginning on Tuesday.

22 Aug 2021 5:33 PM IST

(L-R) Indian Swimming trio of Srihari Nataraj, Sajan Prakash and Maana Patel at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. (PTI Photo)

Went all out in Rome qualifier, was hard to re-peak in the Olympics:...

Both swimmers consistently shaved off times to achieve the elusive A mark in their respective events

21 Aug 2021 2:46 PM IST

Shooter Abhinav Bindra - (Photo: Deccan Chronicle)

Three-year Olympic cycle will be tricky: Abhinav Bindra

The shooting ace also lauded the country-'s performance at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics

21 Aug 2021 1:28 PM IST

Flame-lighting ceremonies were held without spectators across Tokyo on Friday, after the traditional torch relay was scrapped over fears that crowds could spread infections. (AFP Photo)

Paralympic flame arrives in Tokyo as virus surges days before opening

In the past week, multiple Paralympic flames have been transferred from torch to torch at similar scaled-back events...

20 Aug 2021 2:33 PM IST

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe. (Photo: AFP)

Coe congratulates India-'s relay bronze in Jr World Championship

The bronze medal comes on the heels of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra-'s historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics

19 Aug 2021 1:03 PM IST

Tokyo Paralympics. (Image: Twitter)

First virus case reported in Paralympic Village

The case involves a Games-related member of staff who is not resident in Japan, according to organisers, who did not...

19 Aug 2021 12:45 PM IST

Princepal Singh in action for Sacramento Kings. (Photo: Twitter)

Princepal becomes first Indian to be on NBA title winning team with...

During his time on the court, Princepal finished with two points by scoring the Kings final bucket which took them to...

18 Aug 2021 6:40 PM IST

Formula 1 said the Japanese government decided to cancel the Japanese GP. (Photp: AFP)

Japanese Grand Prix cancelled for second year over virus

The race was due to take place at Suzuka on October 10, but F1 said the Japanese government had pulled the plug due to...

18 Aug 2021 4:14 PM IST

Indias Mirabai Chanu wearing golden Olympic Rings ear-ring poses for photographs while standing on the podium after receiving the silver medal in womens 49 kg category weightlifting event at the Summer Olympics 2020 in Tokyo on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

After Olympics, Chanu eyes Asian Games medal

Chanu had ended India-'s over two-decade long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, clinching the 49kg...

17 Aug 2021 6:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)

You are all winners and role models, PM Modi tells Tokyo-bound para...

Modi virtually interacted with 10 athletes and urged them to compete without pressure

17 Aug 2021 2:27 PM IST

Rajani Etimarpu

Glad to see our efforts appreciated: Rajani Etimarpu

For Telugu hockey player Rajani Etimarpu, the Tokyo Games was a bitter-sweet experience

16 Aug 2021 9:21 PM IST