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Paris Paralympics: They sold their land to fund her dream. Champ daughter Deepthi Jeevanji bought it back

HYDERABAD: Before winning the 400m bronze in the T20 category of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday, Deepthi Jeevanji had stunned everyone by setting the 400m world record (55.07 seconds) in the para World championships in Kobe, Japan in May. But it is what she did in between the two global…

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

Paris Paralympics: TN boy Mariyappan Thangavelu's tale of grit and glory

After a lifetime of struggle, Mariyappan is first Indian to win medal in 3 successive Paralympics

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

Paris Paralympics: India soars to new heights

22 medals (4 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze) so far at Paris Paralympics is India's best-ever haul, surpassing the previous edition's tally of 19, mainly due to outstanding performances by shuttlers and track field athletes.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu powers through injury to lift Paralympic silver

Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes…

France 24 · Sep 4, 2024

Multi-Sport Phenom Oksana Masters Captures Eighth Paralympic Gold Medal

The 35-year-old has now won 18 medals across four sports—and she has a chance to capture even more in Paris.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2024

Ballon d'Or 2024: Jude Bellingham and five Arsenal stars among nominees as shortlists revealed

No nominations for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the first time since 2003

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024

Outcry in France as Greenland keeps anti-whaling crusader Paul Watson in jail

Activists in France have vowed to stay mobilised behind Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson after a Greenland court ruled Wednesday to keep him in custody. The marine conservationist will remain detained pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2024

Josh Kerr to battle Ingebrigtsen again in spicy repeat of Olympic 1500m

Josh Kerr had a dig at his big rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen before the top four men from the historic Paris 1500m final clash again in Zurich

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

US rugby star Ilona Maher lands TV role on Dancing With the Stars

Center who won Paris Olympic bronze joins cast including convicted con artist Anna Delvey for 33rd season of TV hit

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2024

Steph Curry Had Powerful Quote About Being LeBron James’s Teammate in Olympics

Steph Curry and LeBron James have faced each other countless times in huge games during their legendary NBA careers, which made what they did at the Paris Olympics so cool as they were able to join forces for once and lead Team USA to a fifth straight gold medal.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2024