All posts tagged: Paralympic Games 2024

Anand Mahindra Fulfills Promise, Gifts Paralympics Medallist Archer Sheetal Devi This Car. Not Thar

Anand Mahindra Fulfills Promise, Gifts Paralympics Medallist Archer Sheetal Devi This Car. Not Thar

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One of the most inspirational stories in Indian sports arose during the Paris Paralympics 2024, when armless archer Sheetal Devi came into prominence. Then 17, Sheetal was regarded as one of the finest para-archers in the world despite not having arms, and backed up her reputation by winning bronze in the mixed team compound category at Paralympics 2024, alongside Rakesh Kumar. Industrialist and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra had made a promise to Sheetal to gift her a car, and that has now been fulfilled. After a bullseye hit by Sheetal Devi had gone viral, Anand Mahindra had posted on social media that he had promised her any car from the Mahindra range, which would be customised specially for her. As per Mahindra, Devi had said that she would take the gift only after she turned 18. Now, having turned 18 on January 10, Mahindra has seemingly lived up to the promise, as Sheetal was gifted a Mahindra Scorpio N SUV. I have long admired @archersheetal ‘s talent from afar. Meeting her …

Manu Bhaker’s Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

Manu Bhaker’s Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

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File photo of Manu Bhaker with her Olympics medals© AFP India’s star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. A lot of athletes from across the world have also posted pictures of their worn out medals on social media in recent times. It has been learnt that the colour of Bhaker’s medals has “come off” and they “have been in that state” for a long while now. Damaged medals will be systematically replaced by the Monnaie de Paris (the French state mint) and engraved in an identical way to the originals, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said. The iron pieces embedded in the centre of each Olympic medal weigh 18 grams (about two-thirds of an ounce). The French state mint is a state-owned company that mints coins and other currency for France. All the damaged and defective medals are to be replaced in the …

From Setting New Benchmarks To Promising To Redefine Them, India Shattered Records At Paris 2024 Paralympics

From Setting New Benchmarks To Promising To Redefine Them, India Shattered Records At Paris 2024 Paralympics

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India’s para-athletes shattered the record books in Paris by delivering a performance of a lifetime, redefining the standard and raising the bar in the para-sports that will be seen as the benchmark in the coming years. The summer of Paris was one to remember for the Indian para-athletes and the entire nation. The magnitude of the success of the para-athletes in Paris echoed from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. In 12 days (August 28 to September 8), India made history by delivering a performance that will be remembered for years to come. The Indian contingent rewrote record books after enjoying a historic Paralympics campaign in Paris with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze, finishing in the 18th position. India surpassed its previous most successful campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, which saw them return with 19 medals, including five golds, eight silvers, and six bronze medals. It was a campaign that gave a new ray of hope to the budding talents who remain keen to excel in …

“Tu Suicide Kar Le”: Paralympics Gold Medal Winner Navdeep Singh’s Heartbreaking Tale

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Navdeep Singh during a podcast© X (Twitter) Competing in the men’s javelin throw F41 category, India’s Navdeep Singh clinched the gold medal in the Paris Paralympic Games. Once taunted for his condition (Dwarfism), Navdeep earned India its first-ever Paralympics medal in the F41 men’s javelin throw category. Back home after his heroics in Paris, Navdeep has emerged as a celebrated figure, with even Prime Minister Narendra Modi singing his praises. In an interview, however, Navdeep shared a heartbreaking tale when asked about the motivation behind his performances. Navdeep revealed that he was asked to commit suicide as he would not be able to do anything in life, because of his condition. “Aapko kya lagta hai hume hausla kaha se aata hai? Jab wo bolte hain ki tu kuch nahi kar sakta. Isse acha to tu suicide kar le. Ye kya jeewan hai tera [Where do you think we get our courage from? When they say you can’t do anything. It’s better if you just commit suicide. What kind of life is this for …

“MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli?”: Paralympics Gold Winner Navdeep Singh Gives Stunning Reply

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File photo of Navdeep Singh© X (Twitter) India’s Paris Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh is neither a fan of MS Dhoni nor Virat Kohli, he revealed in a recent interview. The javelin thrower is in fact a fan of Rohit Sharma. Explaining the reason behind his choice, Navdeep said that he likes the batting of Rohit. Notably, Navdeep first won a silver in the F41 javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024 which was later upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic final. “You are a fan of which cricketer MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli?” asked host Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel. “Rohit Sharma” Navdeep replied promptly. “Because he plays well. I am his fan since he scored a double century,” he added. Question – MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli? Who’s your favourite? Navdeep Singh – Rohit Sharma. He plays so well. I have been a big fan since his double hundreds. #NavdeepSingh #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/Pc5mIpcKy4 — …

For Everybody, PM Means Prime Minister, For Us ‘Param Mitra’: Yogesh Kathuniya To Narendra Modi

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Yogesh Kathuniya gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a new title© IANS Two-time Paralympic silver medallist discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a new title, calling him “Param Mitra” during their interaction at PM’s residence. Kathuniya, who won the silver medal in the F56 category at the World Para-Athletics Championships in May, recorded the season’s best throw of 42.22m to take the silver medal in the Men’s Discus Throw – F56 event at the recently concluded Paris Paralympics. The Prime Minister met India’s Paralympians at his residence on Thursday to congratulate them for their record-smashing haul of 29 medals at the Paris Paralympic Games and asked para-athletes to share their Paralympic experiences. “The consistency (in performance) came because of you; it came because of the schemes you have launched like TOPS, Khelo India etc. For everybody, PM means Prime Minister but for us, you are our ‘param mitra’ (best friend),” said Kathuniya to PM Modi. “I feel proud for this post and I also want to work as a ‘mitra’ with …

Huge Cash Prize For Paralympics Medallists: Bronze Winners To Get Rs 30 Lakh, Silver And Gold Winners…

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced cash awards of Rs 75 lakh to the gold medallists, Rs 50 lakh for the silver winners and Rs 30 lakh for the Indian athletes who have won bronze in the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris. Those excelling in mixed teams events, like archer Sheetal Devi, will get richer by Rs 22.5 lakh. The minister announced this during an event organised to felicitate the medallists at the mega-event. Mandaviya also pledged full support and facilities for para-athletes to aim for more medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. “The country is rising in Paralympics and para sports. From 4 medals in 2016, India have won 19 medals in Tokyo and 29 in Paris with 18th place finish,” Mandaviya said. “We will provide all the facilities to all of our para-athletes so that we can win more medals and gold medals in 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.” India concluded their historic Paris Paralympics campaign with 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, marking the …

The stars of Tokyo that shone again in Paris

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‘The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice!’ These were the famous words of Antony Joshua, the two-time heavyweight champion boxer from Britain. In quite a similar fashion, three of India’s Paralympians who won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, returned to Paris and proved their mettle once again. Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, and Manish Narwal have shown the world that their previous success was no accident, and have once again vanquished the doubts to scale the summit. Avani Lekhara: Gold in women’s 10m air rifle SH1 At the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021, Avani Lekhara, then a teenager, scripted history by winning gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 category, becoming the first Indian woman gold medalist at the Paralympics. She then went on to win bronze in the women’s 50m three-position air rifle SH1 category as well, making her the first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Paralympics edition. Cut to Paris, the now 22-year-old para-shooter from Jaipur arrived in Paris on the …

Indian Contingent Receives Rousing Welcome On Return Home From Paris Paralympics

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The Indian Paris Paralympics contingent touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. People gathered in large numbers to welcome them for their record-breaking performance at the multi-sport event. People also danced to the beats of dhols. Para javelin thrower Sumit Antil and para archer Harvinder Singh were among the others who returned to New Delhi on Tuesday. The Indian contingent concluded its Paralympics campaign in Paris on Sunday with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven golds, nine silvers, and 13 bronzes. #WATCH | India’s #Paralympics2024 contingent returns to the country. Visuals outside Delhi airport. India stood at the 18th position in the points table, with a total of 29 medals – 7 golds, 9 silvers and 13 bronze. pic.twitter.com/ra7GZOLf48 — ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2024 The 29-medal tally is the most by India in the history of the Paralympics. Following the conclusion of the landmark campaign, India surpassed its record medal tally of 19, which was achieved at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. India ended the marquee …

“Neighbours Called Me A Monkey”: Deepthi Jeevanji On Tough Road To Paris Paralympics 2024 Medal

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Deepthi Jeevanji clinched the bronze medal for India in the women’s 400m T20 category final race at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Although she came up short of her best timing, Deepthi was able to finish just behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey to win a huge medal for his country. It was a massive moment for the para-athlete who had to overcome hostility from her neighbours who made fun of her intellectual impairment and even called her a ‘monkey’. Deepthi’s parents were even asked to sent her to an orphanage but they did not stop supporting her. “I was born during an eclipse, so our neighbours kept speaking against me. They called me monkey and advised my parents to abandon me or leave me at an orphanage. But I ignored all the negativity and focused on my sport. It was my family’s support that helped me overcome these challenges and earn this medal. It did affect me,” Deepthi told India Today. “Because of our …