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Tek Singh replaces Mariyappan as flag bearer; 6 Para-athletes quarantined ahead of opening ceremony

As per an official statement by the Paralympic Committee of India, javelin thrower and gold medalist Tek Singh has been assigned the role of the flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Including high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, six para-athletes have been advised to keep away from the ceremony and remain isolated.

Aug 24, 2021

World U20 Championships: Jumper Shaili Singh misses gold, Senior Anju confident junior star will shine

India, at the world junior championships, has so far bagged two silvers and one bronze. Even though Jhansi's Shaili Singh finished second at the long jump, her mentor Anju Bobby George is confident that the new junior star will shine soon.

Aug 23, 2021

Who is Arhan Bagati; world's youngest deputy chef de mission represents India at Tokyo Paralympics

Kashmir's Arhan Bagati is world's youngest Dy Chef-De-Mission at Tokyo Paralympics [inspiring journey]

The journey of a young Kashmiri pandit, who went on to become the world's youngest Deputy Chef-De-Mission at Tokyo Olympics is awe-inspiring. Here's a look.

Aug 20, 2021

PM Modi interacting with para-athletes in a virtual conference

India's super-abled all set to take on the Paralympics; select few moved by PM's personal talk [details]

On Tuesday, PM Modi interacted with Indian para-athletes ahead of the Tokyo Paralympics and spoke of developing sports culture and shed fears of earlier generations. Also announced the need for 1,000 Khelo India Centers from the current figure of 360.

Aug 17, 2021

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IPL 2021 to resume from Sept 19 in UAE; final match on the day of Dussehra [Full Schedule]

The BCCI official privy to inside developments, informed ANI that initial discussions with Emirates Cricket Board went well and they are confident of everything falling into place

Aug 14, 2021

KL Rahul becomes 3rd Indian opener after Vinoo Mankad and Ravi Shastri to hit century at Lord's

K.L. Rahul, who till 10 days ago wasn't even sure of a place in the playing XI in the Test series against England, on Thursday became only the third Indian opener to score a Test century at Lord's.

Aug 13, 2021

The Silent Seven: It's time to thank coaches behind India's Olympic feat

unseen hand of the coaches -- seven foreign and one Indian -- who played key roles in fashioning this moment of victory. Here's a look at who they are:

Aug 11, 2021

Rainbow wave unleashed at Tokyo 2020 Olympics; plays host to highest 'openly out' athletes

According to Outsports, almost 182 athletes participated in the Tokyo Olympic championships; some of them even went on to win medals for their country and their tribe, sending out a message of hope, strength, and inclusivity to trans persons around the world.

Aug 9, 2021

Neeraj Chopra returns home as a brand, not just an ambassador; Sponsors line up to sign the golden boy

After Chopra's win, anyone with a tangential connect with him are coming out to talk about the star athlete. Right from the grounds where he played or practiced to his old interviews where Chopra talks about his long hair.

Aug 9, 2021

Indian hockey's historic feat at Olympics: Looking at Hindi films based on the sport

Hockey's historic feat: How Bollywood films inspired the players in Tokyo Olympics

With the Indian men's hockey team bagging a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, achieving an Olympic medal in hockey after 41 years, IANS takes a look at popular Hindi films made on this sport in recent times.

Aug 9, 2021

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