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Paris glow lost as French team prepares for Para athletics world championships

Just over a month away from the start of the Para athletics world championships in New Delhi, concern is rising in France over proposed reductions to the sports budget since the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the damage the cuts could have on the performances of Para competitors.

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Australian para sport has issues everywhere – here’s what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics

Australia’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics has raised serious questions about how well our adaptive sport system is working. The Paris games returned our lowest medal tally since 1988, from our smallest team since 2004.

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TOISA 2024 Nominees: Track & field stars competing for the top prize

NEW DELHI: After a stellar year on the international stage, India's track and field athletes are now vying for recognition at the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Celebrated for their exceptional performances, they are in contention for top honours across men’s, women’s, and para-athletics categories.

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TOISA 2024 Nominees: Elite archers battle for top honours

NEW DELHI: India’s top archers, who made their mark on the global stage last year, are now in the running for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Recognised for their outstanding performances, they are set to compete for top honours across the men’s, women’s, and para-archery divisions.

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GB again set standards at Paris Paralympics – now to fill in the gaps

Athletes such as William Ellard and Bly Twomey made their names in the summer but much needs to be done to boost disabled sport between Games

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Israel Shines At 2024 Paris Paralympics With 10 Medals, Marks Best Performance Since 2004‌ ‌

Athletes overcome challenges to excel in a range of sports, including swimming, goalball, taekwondo, and rowing.‌ ‌

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Sports minister Mandaviya announces cash awards for Paris Paralympics medallists

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced cash awards for Indian Paralympic medallists at an event on Tuesday. Gold medallists will receive Rs 75 lakh, silver winners Rs 50 lakh, and bronze medallists Rs 30 lakh.

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If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support

The 2024 Paris Paralympics delivered heightened attention and awareness of a pinnacle sporting event for para athletes.

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Paris Paralympics: Simran Sharma in semis of women's 200m T12 event

NEW DELHI: Reigning world champion Simran Sharma will be looking to end her Paris Paralympics campaign with a medal after qualifying for the semifinals of the women's 200m T12 event with a timing of 25.41s in her heats on Friday.

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PM Narendra Modi calls up Paralympic medallists, says their accomplishments 'biggest gift to country'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with India's newest Paris Paralympics medallists, congratulating them on their achievements.

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Paris Paralympics: Harvinder Singh wins 5 back-to-back matches in single day to etch name in history books

Harvinder Singh became the first Indian archer to win gold at the Paralympic Games, as he defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the final of the men's individual recurve open class at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. It was India's fourth gold at the ongoing Paris Games.

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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.

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'Her journey has been very...': Manu Bhaker hails Avani Lekhara - Watch

NEW DELHI: Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara won the gold medal at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, and double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker congratulated her for her achievement on Friday.

The Times of India

Paris Paralympics: Avani clinches gold in women's 10m air rifle final

Avani Lekhara clinched gold Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle final in Paris Paralympics on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal for clinching gold and bronze at Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal for their achievements in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

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Zakia Khudadadi Makes History With Bronze At Paris Paralympics

Zakia Khudadadi's historic bronze win at Paris Paralympics showcases resilience and triumph, inspiring athletes worldwide.

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The 2024 Paralympics explained: How the event classification system works

The first events of the Paris Paralympics kicked off early on Thursday, introducing many viewers unfamiliar with parasports to C4-5 track cycling races, SL3 badminton matches and S9 swimming heats. Based on the type and degree of impairment, the Paralympics’ classification system is designed to ensure fair competition between Paralympians.…

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Paris seeks to make athletes' village an accessible 'paradise' for Paralympians

From ramps to a prosthetics repair centre, organisers of the 2024 Paris Paralympics say they've integrated a raft of features to make the athletes' village a model of accessibility in a country where facilities for people with disabilities remain overlooked.

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Paris Paralympics to open with ceremony focusing on social paradoxes

A three-hour sound and light extravaganza highlighting social contradictions involving 4,400 competitors from 160 countries will launch the 17th Paralympic Games on Wednesday night on the Champs Elysées and Place de la Concorde in central Paris.

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Our target is to finish among top-20 in Paris Paralympics, says PCI chief Devendra Jhajharia

“There can’t be a happier moment for an athlete and the country when the national flag goes up and the national anthem is played,” said two-time Paralympics gold medalist and current president of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia.

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More than 100 members of Indian contingent to take part in Paris Paralympics opening ceremony

NEW DELHI: The Paris Paralympics opening ceremony will witness the participation of over 100 members of the Indian contingent, including 52 athletes from various sports.

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Paris Paralympics To Showcase Disability Sport In City Of Light

The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics.

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British athletes light Paralympic Flame in birthplace of Games near London

Four days before the Paris Paralympics begin, the torch was lit on Saturday next to the English hospital where the idea for the competition was born. The flame arrives in France on Sunday via the Channel tunnel.

The Times of India

Tokyo gold medalist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: Pramod Bhagat, the reigning Paralympic champion in badminton, has been suspended for 18 months due to violations of the BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause. The suspension is effective immediately, resulting in Bhagat missing the upcoming Paris Paralympics, a significant loss for India's medal prospects.

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Armyman Amir, a mine blast survivor, eyes gold at Paris Paralympics

MUMBAI: When Amir Bhat represents India in the P3-mixed 25m pistol event at the Paralympic Games in Paris later this year, it will undoubtedly be a crowning moment for the 29-year-old from Kashmir in what's been an inspiring journey.

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