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‘Tu suicide kar le’: Paralympics champion Navdeep Singh reveals heart-wrenching past | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Navdeep Singh, the Paralympics gold medalist, shared a powerful story of resilience and triumph at the Paris Games. Initially securing a silver medal, Navdeep’s achievement was later upgraded to gold, marking a historic milestone in his athletic career. His remarkable performance in the men's javelin F41 final at the 2024 Paralympic Games brought immense pride to the nation.However, the road to his success was filled with personal challenges, which Navdeep opened up about during an emotional podcast interview.Born with dwarfism, Navdeep endured severe criticism and societal rejection throughout his life. In the podcast, he revealed the hurtful taunts he faced because of his condition. He shared how some people went as far as to suggest that he should consider suicide, dismissing...
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‘Tumne apna dekha video?’: PM Narendra Modi teases Navdeep Singh over his viral celebration | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's para-javelin thrower, Navdeep Singh on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in the national capital along with other athletes, who participated at the recently concluded Paris Paralympics.Navdeep presented a cap to PM Modi and asked him to sign his jacket.PM Modi signed Navdeep's jacket on the left side, which is Navdeep's throwing arm. PM Modi shared the moment on Instagram, describing it as 'a very touching gesture' by his friend and India's pride.During the meeting, PM Modi asked Navdeep about a viral video following his recent victory.Navdeep responded, "Last time (Tokyo Paralympics), I had finished fourth. Before leaving for Paris, I had promised you, so the promise has been fulfilled."Navdeep won the gold medal in the men’s javelin F41 event a...
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Paralympic star Nitesh Kumar cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nitesh Kumar, the Paralympic gold medalist, has expressed his discontent with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) due to insufficient acknowledgement and bureaucratic hurdles. The 29-year-old champion from Haryana has advocated for the transfer of para badminton to the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to ensure the sport's growth and development.Nitesh, who made history by clinching the gold medal in the SL3 class at the Paris Paralympics, emphasized the importance of treating para badminton players equally to their able-bodied peers. He believes that the move to PCI would be beneficial for the sport and its athletes."We have won 21 medals at the Asian Para Games, around 14-15 medals at the World Championships, and 5 medals at the Paralympics, but we don't receive basic ...
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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Navdeep Singh ki technique Neeraj Chopra se bhi behtar hai’ | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: From enduring taunts about his dwarfism to achieving glory at the Paris Paralympics, Navdeep Singh's journey is a tale of remarkable resilience. The 4 feet 4 inches tall para javelin sensation secured the gold medal in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympic Games.After finishing fourth at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago and claiming bronze at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championship, Navdeep was determined to change his fate this time.He stood proudly atop the podium, with tears in his eyes, as the Indian national anthem played and the tricolor was raised at the roaring Stade de France.Initially awarded the silver, Navdeep's medal was upgraded to gold after Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag, violating the In...
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Paris Paralympics close after ‘historic summer’ | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Paris Paralympics concluded on Sunday, with the chief organiser, Tony Estanguet, reflecting on the momentous events that unfolded over the past six weeks.The closing ceremony, held at the iconic Stade de France, was attended by approximately 4,400 athletes representing 168 Paralympic delegations from around the world.In his address, Estanguet emphasized the significance of the Games and the Olympics, stating, "They would remain 'etched in people's memories'.""This summer, France had a date with history, and the country showed up," he said, as quoted by AFP."This summer when people talked to each other, this summer when France was happy," said the former Olympic canoeist, referring to how France had been left deeply divided by snap elections just weeks before the Olympic...
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Paris Paralympics: Why Navdeep Was Upgraded To Gold In Javelin After Initially Winning Silver

India's Navdeep was upgraded to gold, despite winning a silver initially, in the men's javelin throw F41 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified. This marks India's first gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category and brings their total gold medal count at the Paralympics to seven, the highest ever for the country. Navdeep's first attempt was fouled, but he made a remarkable comeback on his second attempt with a throw of 46.39 meters. His third throw, which shattered the Paralympic record with a distance of 47.32 meters, put him in the lead. However, Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh surpassed Navdeep with a record throw of 47.64 meters on his fifth attempt. Also on ABP Live | India vs China Hockey Match Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch IND vs CH...
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EXPLAINED: From Silver to Gold! Why Navdeep Singh’s javelin medal was upgraded at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Para-athlete Navdeep made history at the Paralympic Games by winning the gold medal in the Men's Javelin throw F41 category. He achieved a personal best distance of 47.32 metres, securing India's seventh gold medal in the French Capital. Initially, Navdeep had finished second behind Iranian Beit Sayah Sadegh, who had set a Paralympic Games record of 47.65 metres. However, the Iranian athlete was disqualified for violating rule 8.1 of the World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations. HOW SILVER CHANGED TO GOLD Navdeep's silver medal was upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran's Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final. WHAT RULES SAYAccording to International Paralympic Committee rules, athletes are...
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Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold in men’s javelin throw F41 at Paralympics

Navdeep of Team India competes during the Men’s Javelin-F41 Final on day ten of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 07, 2024 in Paris, France. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal was upgraded to gold after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified following a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday (Septemerb 7, 2024).This is India's first-ever gold medal in the men's javelin F41 category. Also read: What is assistive technology and how is it helping para athletes? | Explained Starting the competition with a foul, the 23-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, who had finished fourth at the Tokyo Games three years ago, came up with a throw of 46.39 metres in his second attempt, propelling him t...
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Navdeep’s silver upgraded to gold in men’s javelin throw F41 at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's para-athlete Navdeep Singh won gold in a dramatic twist at the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Navdeep's silver medal in the men's javelin throw F41 final was upgraded after Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh was disqualified. This victory marks India's first-ever gold in the men's javelin F41 category.Navdeep, a 23-year-old from Haryana, started the competition with a foul.However, he recovered with a throw of 46.39 meters in his second attempt, placing him in second place. His third attempt was a remarkable 47.32 meters, shattering the Paralympic record and putting him in the lead.Iran's Sadegh then outdid Navdeep with a throw of 47.64 meters in his fifth attempt, temporarily clinching the gold.However, Sadegh was disqualified after the competition had concluded, making Navdeep t...
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Landmine survivor shot-putter Hokato Sema wins Paralympics bronze | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hokato Sema, a landmine-blast survivor from India, secured a bronze medal in the men's F57 category shot put final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday with a career-best throw of 14.65 metres.The 40-year-old para athlete from Dimapur, who had previously won bronze at the Hangzhou Para Games last year, began with a modest throw of 13.88m. However, he quickly found his rhythm and surpassed the 14m mark on his second attempt, followed by an impressive throw of 14.40m.Sema's fourth throw proved to be his best, as he exceeded his personal best of 14.49m to claim the bronze medal, PTI reported.Soman Rana, the other Indian competitor and silver medallist at the Hangzhou Para Games, placed fifth with a best throw of 14.07m.The F57 category is designed for field athletes who have a low de...
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Simran enters final of women’s 200m T12 race at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Simran Sharma, India's current world champion, effortlessly advanced to the final of the women's 200m T12 race at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday, clocking a time of 25.03 seconds. In the earlier heat, Simran secured the top spot and progressed to the semifinals with a timing of 25.41s.Simran shared the same heat with Germany's Katrin Mueller-Rottgardt, who had narrowly beaten her to the bronze medal in the 100m final the previous night.Born prematurely with visual impairment, the Indian athlete encountered numerous obstacles throughout her life, including her father's prolonged illness and subsequent death. These challenging experiences forged her resilient spirit and fostered a determination to overcome adversity.The T12 classification in the Paralympics is designated for...
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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 10, September 7: India’s Full Schedule | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the penultimate day of the Paris Paralympics, India's medal hopes remain focused on track and field athletes Simran, Navdeep, and Dilip Mahadu Gavit as they compete in their respective events. Additionally, para cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya will also compete in their medal rounds.Following is the India schedule on Day 10 of the competition in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday:Para Cycling1 PM: Arshad Shaik in Men's C1-3 Road Race Medal Round1:05PM: Jyoti Gaderiya in Women's C1-3 Road Race Medal RoundPara Canoe1:30 PM: Yash Kumar in Men's Kayak Single 200m - KL1 Semifinals 1Para Swimming1:55 PM: Suyash Narayan Jadhav in Men's 50m Butterfly - S7 Heat 1Para Canoe1:58 PM: Prachi Yadav in Women's Va'a Single 200m - VL2 Semifinals 2Para Athletics10:30 PM: Navdeep in Men...
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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Kapil Parmar on winning historic judo medal in Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated judoka Kapil Parmar for winning a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games. Parmar defeated Elielton de Oliveira of Brazil by an Ippon in the Men's 60kg J1 category in Paris, marking a historic achievement for India.In the bronze medal match, Parmar overcame Elielton of Brazil by an Ippon to secure the third position. The achievement is significant as it is the first time an Indian has won a medal in para-judo, following Parmar becoming the first from the country to qualify for the Paralympic Games.Parmar's win has taken India's medal tally in the Paralympic Games in Paris to 25, with the country currently holding the 14th position in the overall medals tally. India's count now includes five gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze meda...
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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 9, September 6: India’s Full Schedule | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian para-athletes continue their quest for glory on Day 9 of the Paris Paralympics, transitioning from the powerlifting arena to the track and field. With more medal events scheduled, these athletes are aiming for the top spot of their respective disciplines.Following is the India schedule on Day 9 of the competition in the Paris Paralympics on Friday:Para Canoe1:30 PM: Yash Kumar in Men's Kayak Single 200m - KL1 HeatsPara Athletics1:38 PM: Simran in Women's 200m - T12 Round 1 - Heat 5Para Canoe1:50 PM: Prachi Yadav in Women's Va'a Single 200m - VL2 Heat 1Para Athletics2:07 PM: Dipesh Kumar in Men's Javelin Throw - F54 Final2:50 PM: Dilip Mahadu Gavit in Men's 400m - T47 Round 1 - Heat 1Para Canoe2:55 PM: Pooja Ojha in Women's Kayak Single 200m - KL1 Heat 2Para Athletics3:21 ...
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Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Pranav Soorma secures silver in F51 club throw | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dharambir, hailing from Sonepat, shattered the Asian record with a throw of 34.92m in his fifth attempt, securing the gold medal in the men's F51 club throw event at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday.The 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist had fouled his first four attempts before making his mark, PTI reported.Pranav Soorma, a 29-year-old from Faridabad who suffered a spinal cord injury at the age of 16 when a cement sheet fell on his head, claimed the silver medal with his best throw of 34.59m in his first attempt.Despite his impressive performance, Soorma couldn't surpass Dharambir's distance.The Indian club throwers showcased their dominance in the event, with Dharambir and Soorma's outstanding performances ensuring a one-two finish for their country on the podi...
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Harvinder Singh wins historic archery gold in Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Harvinder Singh, a 33-year-old Indian archer, made history on Wednesday by becoming the first from his country to secure a gold medal at the Paralympics.In a decisive final match, he outclassed Poland's Lukasz Ciszek with a score of 6-0 (28-24, 28-27, 29-25).Harvinder, who is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Economics, had previously won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics after losing to Kevin Mather of the USA in the semifinals.This time, he showcased his exceptional skills and determination by winning five consecutive matches in a single day, displaying no signs of fatigue or nervousness.The Indian archer's achievement is all the more remarkable considering that both his legs are impaired due to the side effects of dengue treatment he underwent as a toddler.Harvinder's gold m...
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Video | Paris Paralympics में भारत ने तोड़ डाला अपना ही Record | NDTV India

 Paris Paralympics 2024: पेरिस पैरालंपिक में भारतीय दल से बेहतर प्रदर्शन की उम्मीद की जा रही थी और हमारे एथलीट ने धमाका करते हुए पिछले रिकॉर्ड को तोड़ डाला.Source link
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Nitesh Kumar says Pramod Bhagat’s absence gave ‘extra responsibility’ to win gold at Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nitesh Kumar, the gold medallist in badminton men's singles at the Paris Paralympics, expressed his thoughts on the added pressure he faced due to Pramod Bhagat's absence from the competition.The minister of youth affairs and sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday honoured Nitesh, Thulasimathi Murugesan (silver), Suhas Yathiraj (silver), Manisha Ramadass (bronze), and Nithya Sre Sivan (bronze) at the SAI headquarters for their outstanding performances at the Paralympics.Nitesh revealed that his strategy was to approach the Paralympics one game at a time, especially after Bhagat's 18-month suspension prior to the Para Games. This mindset helped him stay focused and ultimately secure the gold medal in the men's singles SL3 category."I thought of taking one game at a time, going out...
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Paralympics 2024: India’s medal winners at the Paris Paralympics 2024 | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India had a remarkable Day 5 at the Paris Paralympics 2024, securing a total of 8 medals, with Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar leading the charge with gold. Yogesh Kathuniya, Thulasimathi Murugesan, and Suhas Yathiraj also delivered impressive performances, contributing to India's success.Avani Lekhara made history on Friday by securing her second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.She achieved this feat by successfully defending her title in the women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 event. Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the history of the Paralympic Games. In the men's singles SL3 badminton event, Nitesh Kumar clinched gold by defeating top rival Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in a thrilling three-game match. The intense battle on Cour...
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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6, September 3: India’s Full Schedule and Results | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a medal rush on Monday that saw India athletes grab a total of 8 medals including two gold, Day 6 of the Paris Paralympics will see athletes featuring in shooting, archery and athletics events. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal will be in action in the Women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event while archer Pooja will feature in the women's recurve event. In athletics, India athletes will participate in shot put, high jump, javelin and 400m race events. Following is the India schedule on Day 6 of the competitions in the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday:Shooting1:00 PM: Women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 (Qualification): Mona Agarwal and Avani LekharaAthletics2:28 PM: Women's shot put F34 (Medal round): Bhagyashree JadhavArchery3:20 PM: Women's recurve: Pooja vs TBAShooting7:30 PM: Wo...
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Suhas Yathiraj signs off with back-to-back silver; Sukant Kadam misses out on bronze at Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler Suhas Yathiraj added another Paralympic medal to his name, securing silver in the men's singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This marks his second consecutive silver medal in the event, following his success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.Yathiraj, a 2007 batch IAS officer, faced a formidable opponent in the final: reigning Paralympic champion Lucas Mazur of France.The match proved to be a challenging one for the 41-year-old Indian athlete. Mazur, displaying his dominance, controlled the pace and direction of play throughout the encounter. Yathiraj fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed to a straight-games defeat, with the final score reading 9-21, 13-21.This result marks the second time Mazur has denied Yathiraj Paralympic gold, having also...
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Para-shuttlers Thulasimathi Murugesan, Manisha Ramadass claim silver and bronze medals at Paralympics – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian para-shuttlers, Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass, achieved a historic feat at the Paris Paralympics on Monday, securing silver and bronze medals respectively in the women's singles SU5 category. This marks the first instance of India winning multiple medals in badminton at a single Paralympic Games.Top-seeded Thulasimathi, aged 22, delivered a commendable performance in the final against defending champion Yang Qiuxia of China.Despite a spirited effort, she was ultimately defeated 17-21, 10-21.Simultaneously, on an adjacent court, second seed Manisha Ramadass secured the bronze medal with a decisive victory over third seed Cathrine Rosengren of Denmark. Manisha dominated the match, winning 21-12, 21-8.The SU5 classification in Paralympic badminton encompasses a...
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‘Everywhere I’m winning silver. Gaadi atak gayi hai’: Yogesh Kathuniya after second-placed finish at Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya secured a silver medal in the men's F-56 discus throw at the Paris Paralympics, marking his second consecutive Paralympic silver. Despite achieving a season-best throw of 42.22m, the 27-year-old athlete expressed disappointment, emphasizing his desire to improve upon his string of second-place finishes in major competitions."Event was okay, I got a silver. I will work harder to change the colour of the medal. For some time, I'm winning silver only be it Tokyo (Paralympics) or today, World Championships or Asian Games..everywhere I'm winning silver. Gaadi atak gayi hai (I'm stuck on silver). I think I need to work harder. Now I want gold," Kathuniya said, as quoted by PTI.This silver medal marks Kathuniya's fifth consecutive second-place fin...
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EXCLUSIVE | Avani Lekhara on her Paris Paralympic gold: ‘Focused on my name going on top, not the 6.8 by the South Korean shooter’ | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It was a thrilling final at the Châteauroux - Final Range. Avani Lekhara, the gold medalist from the Tokyo Paralympics, remained calm as she shot her final round, scoring a 10.5. With her title defense on the line, she awaited Yunri Lee of South Korea’s final attempt in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.Rather than focusing on Lee’s score, Avani kept her eyes on the standings, where she was in the silver-medal position.As Lee fired her last shot, Avani's name suddenly appeared at the top, and a broad smile spread across the 22-year-old Indian shooter’s face.Avani’s steady 10.5 shot left the result uncertain until Lee, under pressure, delivered a disappointing 6.8. This unexpected turn allowed Avani to secure the gold medal by a significant margin of 1.9 points.Avani s...
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