Latest Paris 2024 Paralympics News & Updates

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has called for a “swift and fair” investigation into allegations of mental harassment and abusive language levelled against Dronacharya Award-winning javelin coach Naval Singh by para-athletes. He stated, “Champions should be sweating it out on the field, not grappling with abuse.”Two-time Paralympic Games medallist Sumit Antil is among the country’s top javelin throwers who allege harassment and use of abusive language by coach…

Dubai, Feb 5 (IANS) India will bring 50 Para-athletes, which includes Paris 2024 Paralympic stars and newcomers in their line-up, while hosts UAE will field the biggest contingent of 65 athletes in the Dubai 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix to be held at the Dubai Club for People of Determination grounds next week.In all, 500 para athletes from 56 nations, including some of the top stars and a few Paralympic medallists of the region, will compete in the 2026 edition of the Fazza Internationa…