The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo Paralympics

Gold in Tokyo Paralympics made Avani Lekhara more confident, says the coach of rifle shooter

JAIPUR: Three years back, when Avani Lekhara competed at the Tokyo Games, it was not just about conquering the big stage fright but also her inhibitions over being a para athlete.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para TT

Bhavina Patel from Gujarat, who had won a silver at Tokyo Paralympics, prevailed 12-10 11-2 11-9 over Nigeria's Ifechukwude Christiana Ikpeoyi to cap off a superb show at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Madison de Rozario defends Commonwealth Games marathon gold medal in Birmingham

Madison de Rozario urges major event organisers to consult with people with a disability when scheduling races, after a dominant win in the women's T53/54 marathon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

ABC News · Jul 30, 2022

Paralympic discus thrower Vinod Kumar banned for two years for intentional misrepresentation of abilities during Tokyo Games

NEW DELHI: Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar, who had lost his F-52 category bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics after being found ineligible in his disability classification assessment, was on Tuesday banned for two years by the Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC) for the intentional misrepresentation of his abilities…

The Times of India · May 31, 2022

Joshi, Bhagat shine as India bag 21 medals at Spanish Para Badminton International

Manshi Joshi and Nithya Sre claimed a gold each, while Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat secured two silver and a bronze as India bagged as many as 21 medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International in Cartagena, Spain.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2022

Spanish Para Badminton International: Manasi Joshi, Pramod Bhagat shine as India bag 21 medals

NEW DELHI: Manasi Joshi and Nithya Sre claimed a gold each, while Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat secured two silver and a bronze as India bagged as many as 21 medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International in Cartagena, Spain.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2022

Spanish Para Badminton International: Pramod Bhagat wins 3 gold medals, Sukant Kadam claims gold and silver

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat struck gold in all the three categories that he participated in at the Spanish Para badminton International II tournament in Vitoria, Spain.

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2022

New facilities to carry on Tokyo Paralympics legacy

Japanese athletes came away from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a near-record number of medals, providing the momentum to establish a better training environment for para-athletes that will serve as a legacy of the Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

Paralympics medallist Sharad Kumar worried about his coach in Ukraine

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics bronze-medallist Sharad Kumar is closely tracking developments related to the Russian military operation in Ukraine as he is worried about the safety of his coach Nikitin Yevhen there.

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2022

Padma Shri will inspire me to strive harder for Asian Games, says Pramod Bhagat

MADRID (Spain): Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has said the Padma Shri award will inspire him to thrive harder and put in extra efforts in training for Asian Games.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2022