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Mary Kom, Suhas Yathiraj, Avani Lekhara share valuable tips to overcome stress – India TV

Mary Kom, Suhas Yathiraj, Avani Lekhara share valuable tips to overcome stress – India TV

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Image Source : YOUTUBE/MYGOV Pariksha Pe Charcha Episode 7 on sports edition The 7th episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha featured veteran sports icons Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas L. Yathiraj. The trio discussed goal setting, resilience, and stress management through discipline. In this episode, para-badminton silver medallist and IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj spoke about the challenges that come with any examination, whether it be a school exam or a life struggle. He underlined that people can realize their full potential when they overcome their fear of failing. Yathiraj reminded the students that their minds may be both their greatest ally and their worst adversary. He encouraged students not to focus on their competitors or what lies ahead, as these thoughts won’t help. Instead, he asked students to believe in their preparation. “If you believe in your preparation and hard work, the sky’s the limit,” he assured them. Avni said, “If you study with focus for half an hour every day, you will get more benefits. Do breathing exercises; they keep your heart rate under control, and …

I feel apologetic to my countrymen: Suhas Yathiraj

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The gold medal once again eluded Suhas Lanikere Yathiraj as the para-shuttler went down with a straight game 9-21, 13-21 defeat against Lucas Mazur of France, the same opponent who had bested him at the Tokyo 2020 finals in the Men’s Singles SL4 category. Despite this setback, the 41-year old IAS officer made history as he became the first and only para-badminton athlete to win back-to-back medals with two silver medals at the Paralympics. ‘Not happy with performance’ However, he overcome with mixed feelings and expressed regret to the media for not securing a gold for his countrymen. Reflecting on the match, the shuttler admitted in a interaction with the media that it simply wasn’t his day. “It wasn’t my day. I’m definitely not happy with my performance. In a Paralympic final, you simply cannot afford to make so many unforced errors.” Yathiraj’s frustration was clear as he recalled how his focus slipped at key moments, leading to mistakes and short rallies. Right through the span of the match, rallies lasted just five or six …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Yathiraj Loses Final, Settles For Silver In SL4 Section

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File photo of Suhas Yathiraj© X (formerly Twitter) In a rematch of the gold medal match at the Tokyo Paralympics, India’s Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj went down to France’s Lucas Mazur once again, setting for a silver medal after a 0-2 defeat in the Men’s Singles SL4 section on Monday. Yathiraj, who had lost to Mazur in three games in the Tokyo final, could not repeat that performance and lost 9-21, 13-21 to the local star in a match that lasted 34 minutes. The SL4 category is for players with movement affected at a low level on one side of the body, in both legs or the minor absence of one limb. They play standing on a full-width court and have good court movement and a full range of shots. Yathiraj, an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is the reigning Asian Para Games gold medallist in the SL4 category and has a running rivalry with Mazur. Mazur continued what has been the theme for the tournament for the hometown favourite and took …

Para Badminton Paris Paralympics 2024 Live Updates: Sivarajan-Nithya lose bronze battle; Thulasimathi Murugesan, Nitesh Kumar, Suhas Yathiraj play for gold | Sport-others News

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From train accident to Paris Paralympics final, Nitesh Kumar engineers path to brink of glory Nitesh Kumar, the highly skilled towering shuttler from Haryana, downed Japan’s Fujihara Daisuke 21-16, 21-12 in the semifinals at the Chapelle Arena. (Screengrab via Paralympics) Nitesh came into the sport with a helpful build beyond his left leg amputation, but also a reputation in Para circles for playing fancy badminton, and flashy strokes. One of the most strokeful players, his overflowing talent needed direction. Gopichand would assign three of his top coaches to rotate in surprise sessions. “He has good height, and everything in defence, attack and strokes is good,” explains coach Rajendra Kumar. “But we shuffled his sessions, to add variations of three different playing styles so he would get used to different players,” he said. (READ MORE) Source link

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Live Updates: Sumit Antil in javelin, shuttlers Nitesh Kumar, Thulasimathi, Suhas Yathiraj in gold contention | Sport-others News

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Nitesh Kumar: From train accident to Paris Paralympics final Nitesh Kumar, the highly skilled towering shuttler from Haryana, downed Japan’s Fujihara Daisuke 21-16, 21-12 in the semifinals at the Chapelle Arena. (Screengrab via Paralympics) Nitesh is a trained engineer, who suffered an unfortunate train accident when he fell out of a moving coach during college, needing prosthetics on his left foot. A strapping 6 footer with a wicked reverse drop on the court, he had always liked badminton, but got serious about it in the last few years. Playing mixed doubles alongside Thulasimathi Murugesan, he spent his last six weeks before heading out to Paris, at the Pullela Gopichand academy, for a specific skills bootcamp. (READ MORE) Source link

Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar Keep India On Track For Badminton Gold In Paralympics

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Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar on Sunday inched closer to their maiden gold medal after progressing to the men’s singles final in their respective categories at the Paris Paralympics. While Suhas, a silver medallist from Tokyo Games, is set to become the first Indian shuttler to secure back-to-back medals at the Paralympics after outplaying compatriot Sukant Kadam 21-17, 21-12 in SL4, Nitesh guaranteed a medal for himself in SL3 with a 21-16 21-12 victory over Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in another semifinal. However, Indian shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan lost her women’s singles SH6 semifinals to China’s Lin Shuangbao 13-21, 19-21. She will play for a bronze medal. The 41-year-old Suhas, a 2007 batch IAS officer, will now face France’s Lucas Mazur, aiming to settle the score after losing to him in the Tokyo Paralympics final three years ago. “I still can’t believe (back-to-back finals). I thank God. I tried my best and didn’t let pressure get to me,” Suhas said. Nitesh, who had lost his left leg after a train accident in 2009, …

Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj power into finals and other highlights from day 4

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The fourth day of the Paris 2024 Paralympics brought mixed results for India, with moments of triumph balanced by heartbreak. While shooter Avani Lekhara and others missed out on final berths, the badminton courts and table tennis arenas offered hope and excitement. Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj’s victories have already secured medals for India, and the nation eagerly awaits the upcoming finals. Para-Badminton -Nitesh Kumar powered his way into the men’s singles SL3 final after a decisive win over Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara, securing a medal for India. -Suhas Yathiraj triumphed over fellow Indian Sukant Kadam in the men’s singles SL4 semifinal with a commanding 21-17, 21-12 victory. He will face France’s Lucas Mazur in the final, while Sukant will play for the bronze medal. -Mandeep Kaur’s campaign in the women’s singles SL3 ended in the quarterfinals, as she was outclassed by Nigeria’s Mariam Bolaji, losing 8-21, 9-21. Palak Kohli, competing in the SL4 women’s singles, was unable to advance past the quarterfinals, falling to Indonesia’s Khalimatus Sadiyah, 19-21, 15-21. -Manisha Ramadas clinched a spot in …

Nitesh Kumar, and Suhas Yathiraj qualify for the Semifinals, Mansi Joshi crash out

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It was a day of mixed results for India’s para-badminton athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympics after the first session, with Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj securing their places in the semifinals, while Mansi Joshi, Manoj Sarkar, and Palak Kohli faced tough defeats, on Friday. In the men’s SL3 category, Nitesh Kumar delivered a stellar performance to book his spot in the semifinals. He dominated his match against China’s Jianyuan Yang, winning in straight sets 21-5, 21-11. This victory, following his earlier win, ensured Nitesh topped his group with back-to-back wins. Suhas Yathiraj also advanced to the semifinals in the men’s SL4 category with a composed and skillful display. He triumphed over South Korea’s Kyung Hwan Shin 26-24, 21-14. Suhas’s strong showing in both of his matches allowed him to finish at the top of his group. However, it was a challenging day for Mansi Joshi in the women’s SL3 category. She was narrowly defeated by Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyna in a thrilling three-set match. Mansi claimed the first set 21-10, but Kozyna fought back to …

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar clinch maiden gold; Manisha loses in final

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Suhas Yathiraj and Krishna Nagar clinched the gold medal at the World Para Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, on Sunday. Suhas defeated Fredy Setiawan of Indonesia in straight games to clinch the gold medal in the Side Lower (SL) 4 final, while Krishna got the better of Lin Naili of China in an edge-of-the-seat thriller. Krishna defeated Naili 22-20, 22-20 in the SH6 final. This was Krishna’s maiden gold medal and first in men’s singles at the World Championships. Playing in the final of the World Championships first time, Suhas, ranked third in the world, handed world no. 2 Fredy 21-18, 21-18 defeat to clinch the gold medal. In the semifinal, Suhas, an IAS officer of the 2007 batch of Uttar Pradesh cadre, stunned world no. 1 Lucas Mazur of France – who is also the reigning world and Paralympics champion – to storm into his maiden final at the World Championships. Results so far in the FINALS of the Para Badminton World C’ships – 🥇 in MS SL4- Suhas Yathiraj🥇 in MS SH6- Krishna …

Suhas Yathiraj beats reigning Paralympic champion to reach final

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Suhas Yathiraj, an IAS officer of the 2007 batch of Uttar Pradesh cadre, reached the final of the World Para-Badminton World Championships for the first time on Saturday in Pattaya, Thailand. In the men’s singles Side Lower 4 (SL4) category semifinal, Suhas – ranked third in the world – handed the world no. 1 Lucas Mazur of France – who is also the reigning world championship and Paralympics champion – straight games (21-16, 21-19) defeat. Born and raised in Hassan, Karnataka, 40-year-old Suhas, who won the Paralympics silver medal in Tokyo in 2021, pursued engineering from the National Institute of Technology. He is currently the Secretary and Director General of Youth Welfare and Prantiya Rakshak Dal in the Uttar Pradesh government. The Asian Para Games gold medallist, Suhas, an Arjuna awardee, will face the winner of the second SL 4 semifinal between fellow Indian shuttler Sukant Kadama and Fredy Setiawan of Indonesia in the final. Pramod Bhagat in the SL 3 final Meanwhile, in an all-Indian clash, legendary Pramod Bhagat edged out fellow Indian para-shuttler …