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NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry's on Thursday granted financial assistance to several athletes across the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core and development groups, including Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar and ace…

CHANDIGARH: Held under a cloud of Covid-19 and the Taliban's invasion over Afghanistan, the Tokyo Paralympics witnessed participation of 162 nations, with India sending it's largest ever contingent of 54 athletes spreading across nine…

The Indian Paralympian and rifle shooter Avani Lekhara struck gold at this year’s Paralympic games.By Reya MehrotraThe 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have brought to light an illustrious list of Indian sportspersons who put up…

NEW DELHI: From an Indian perspective, just like the Olympics, the current edition of the Paralympics in Tokyo will never be forgotten. India have already registered their best ever performance at a single edition of the Paralympics, with…

NEW DELHI: Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday, said that Nishad Kumar's performance at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics will serve as an inspiration for many. "I want to congratulate all our athletes for…

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar on Tuesday said that he is really proud of his achievement as his journey to the top has been very difficult. "I want to thank everyone for their support, this medal holds a lot of…

At the Paralympics, classifications are a way for organisers to group like-with-like athletes, so people of roughly equivalent levels of impairment - or roughly equal functional ability - can compete together fairly. Classification…

TOKYO: India's Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men's high jump T47 event in the Paralympics with an Asian record effort here on Sunday. The 21-year-old Kumar cleared 2.06m to win the silver and set an Asian record. American…

Nishad came up with the best attempt of 2.06m to win the medal and also created the Asian record with his best jump in the final. High jumper Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men's high jump T47 event at the Tokyo…

Nishad Kumar closed his eyes, visualised his jump and approached the runway with fierce determination. Approaching with long strides, he sailed over the bar smoothly, clearing 2.06m. A celebratory back flip followed. The jump had sealed…