Pranav Soorma

Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium hosts the National Para Athletics Championship starting Thursday, featuring 1,460 athletes from 28 states and two forces. The event showcases Paralympic medalists like Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sumit Antil, aiming to select talent for upcoming Asian Para Games and international competitions, while also focusing on rural talent development.

pranav soorma has secured his spot in the upcoming Paris Paralympics by establishing a new world record in the F51 category club throw during the trials.

India's athletes had a strong start at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, winning gold medals in the men's high jump T63 and the men's club throw F51 events. Shailesh Kumar and pranav soorma claimed gold and set Asian Para Games records in their respective events.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's newest Paris Paralympics medallists during a telephonic conversation, describing their victories as the 'biggest gift to the country'. With a total of 26 medals, including six golds, India has achieved its highest-ever medal tally at a Paralympics event. PM Modi also acknowledged the significant role played by the athletes' coaches.

Amit Kumar Saroha saw his protégé Dharambir win gold and pranav soorma take silver in the men's club throw F51 final. Dharambir's record-breaking throw of 34.92m marked India's first medals in this event at the Paralympics, fulfilling Saroha's dream of seeing his ward win a Games medal.

pranav soorma earned a silver medal in the club throw event at the Paris Paralympics with a throw of 34.59m. Despite severe physical limitations from a spinal cord injury, he credits his success to his father, Sanjeev Soorma, who has dedicated his life to Pranav's care and training.

Dharambir from Sonepat set an Asian record with a 34.92m throw, clinching gold in the men's F51 club throw at the Paris Paralympics. pranav soorma from Faridabad won silver with a 34.59m throw, while Amit Kumar finished last.

Leading the way was star shooter Avani Lekhara, who clinched gold in the women's R2 10m air rifle standing SH1 category with a games record score of 249.6. The day's events were dominated by track and field, contributing 11 of the 17 medals, including five gold. The morning commenced with Indian athletes sweeping all three medals in the men's club throw F51 event, where pranav soorma took home the gold. Soorma shattered the Asian Para Games record with a throw of 30.01m.

A meet-up to commemorate India's sporting spirit.

Indian para-athletes Dharambir and pranav soorma clinched gold and silver in the men's club throw F51 final at the Paris Paralympics, elevating India's medal count to 24. Dharambir's throw set a new Asian Record. India is now just one medal away from reaching its goal of 25 medals.

Haryana emerged overall champions with 105 medals, including 40 gold, as curtains came down on the week-long inaugural Khelo India Para Games here on Sunday. Haryana also bagged 39 silver and 26 bronze medals.

India's para-athletes achieved a historic milestone at the Paralympics with a record-breaking haul of 29 medals, including seven golds. Their performances spanned across track and field events, judo, archery, and club throw. Notable achievements included Preethi Pal's bronze in track events and Kapil Parmar's bronze in judo. This success underscores India's growing strength in Paralympic sports.

Indian Paralympic athletes were warmly welcomed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport following their record-breaking success at the Paris Paralympics. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal were among those celebrated, with Lekhara winning gold in the women's 10m air rifle final. India achieved its highest-ever medal count of 27, including six golds.

The 32-year-old Fouaad, who is currently the first reserve in Olympic Group Rankings and second reserve in Olympic World Rankings for Paris, will be given financial assistance towards competing in Fédération Equestre Internationale's (FEI) Events in Kronenberg, Sopot, Marbach, Strzegom and Baborowko. The government will cover Fouaad's airfare, accommodation costs, entry fees, and horse grooming costs among other expenditures.

India secured two more medals at the World Para Athletics Championships on Thursday, as Dharambir Nain clinched silver in Club Throw F51 and Atul Kaushik earned bronze in Discus Throw F57. Despite the additions, India slipped to seventh in the medal table. The day also saw heartbreak for young Haney and two new world records set, showcasing intense global competition.

The Mission Olympic Cell has approved international training camps for athletes, including Vinesh Phogat, ahead of the Paris Olympics. Phogat will train in Spain and France. Other beneficiaries include shooter Arjun Cheema, javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sandeep Choudhary, and several others. Five athletes have been promoted to the core group under the Target Olympics Podium Scheme.

India is on track to achieve its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games, with a projected 100 medals. The athletes are expected to secure more medals in para athletics, chess, and rowing events. India has already surpassed its previous records, with a total of 99 medals, including 25 golds. Female athletes have won 37 of these medals. The government's financial intervention and emphasis on sports science have played a crucial role in India's success.

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar have been named recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. The award celebrates their outstanding contributions to Indian sports. Awardees will be honored by the President of India at a ceremony on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

India's pranav soorma and Dharambir Nain failed to secure a top-two finish in the men's club throw F51 at the World Para Athletics Championships, ending their double podium streak. Dharambir won silver, while Soorma finished fifth, citing high humidity after rain as a factor.

India's para athletes shone at the Paris Paralympics with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven golds. Key highlights include Yogesh Kathuniya’s season-best discus throw and Praveen Kumar’s high jump gold. Historic achievements were made in para-badminton, archery, shooting, and athletics, showcasing India's growing prowess in these sports.

India's Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched a silver medal in the men's shot put F46 event at the Paralympics, setting an Asian record with a throw of 16.32m. Greg Stewart from Canada won gold, and Luka Bakovic from Croatia took bronze. This adds to Khilari's accolades, including his world title and previous Asian record.

India secured a total of 17 medals, which included three golds, bringing their overall count to 34 medals in the first two days of competition. The Indian contingent had previously earned 17 medals, including six golds, on Monday. India ended Day 2 placed fifth in the standings, one spot down from Monday, with nine gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze, behind China (165), Iran (47), Japan (45) and Uzbekistan (38). Prachi, who had secured a silver in the canoe VL2 category, added to her medal tally with a gold in the KL2 event.

India's para athletes achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics, winning 29 medals, including seven golds. This remarkable performance exceeded their target of 25 medals and showcased India's growing prowess in athletics, badminton, shooting, archery, and judo. The athletes won medals every day from Day 2 to Day 10.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced the 2024 National Sports Awards recipients, which include prominent athletes and coaches such as World Chess Champion D Gukesh and two-time Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker. Award categories recognise exceptional performance and lifetime contributions in sports. The ceremony will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2025.

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, leading India to Olympic bronze, is nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, alongside Paralympics gold medalist Praveen Kumar. Surprisingly, double-medal winning shooter Manu Bhaker's name is missing. Thirty athletes, including wrestler Aman Sehrawat and shooters Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh, are nominated for the Arjuna award.

India's para-athletes have broken their previous record by winning 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing the 19 medals won in Tokyo. Key achievements include Avani Lekhara's second gold in shooting and Sumit Antil's record-breaking javelin throw. The team still has chances to add more medals to this historic tally.

India will be sending its largest-ever team of 84 athletes to the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This includes 32 women athletes participating in 12 sports, with para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo as new additions. The Indian team aims to excel following their best-ever performance at Tokyo 2020.

Last year, India's track and field athletes made a significant mark on the international stage, and now they stand as contenders for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023.