New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Watching elite athletes compete live can play a crucial role in motivating the next generation, believes Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, who feels such experiences help young athletes set bigger targets for themselves. Speaking exclusively to IANS after clinching gold at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix here in New Delhi, Sumit said junior athletes often draw inspiration by watching top competitors perform up close.The Indian star topped an all-Indian podium in the…
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Indore, Mar 1 (IANS) Adani Sportsline Garv Hai-supported athlete Nurjahan Noorali Jamani has won the Women’s Class 7 title at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Para Senior Table Tennis National Championship 2025–26. The victory elevates her to India No. 1 in the category.Following an international medical reclassification, Nurjahan moved up from Class 6, where she was ranked World No. 12, to compete in Class 7. The shift reset her global ranking to World No. 28 and placed her in a stronger com…
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) The People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) has received official affiliation from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). The affiliation represents a major step forward for para-armwrestling in India, strengthening its pathway towards structured competition, athlete development, and long-term inclusion in the global Paralympic ecosystem.Armwrestling has already gained important international momentum, having been included in the recent Asian Youth Para Games 2…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar said he had long been waiting to earn the Padma Awards and felt ‘truly worthy’ after being named among the recipients of the prestigious Padma Shri award. “Thank you so much. It has been a long wait, and sabr ka fal hamesha meetha hota hai. I have been trying for this for the last two-and-a-half years, and it feels truly worthy. I have started receiving congratulatory messages, but I haven’t seen the list yet,” para-athlete Pravee…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India’s para-badminton campaign in the 2026 international season starts at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2026 from January 13-18, with the country’s top stars, including 2020 Paralympic Games medallists Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, leading the way in Cairo, Egypt.The Egypt International provides an important early-season opportunity for Indian shuttlers to regain match sharpness, assess form, and set the competitive tone for the year ahead.Pramod Bhagat and…