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Pramod Bhagat at Tokyo Paralympics

"Khel Ratna is like icing on the cake" — Paralympic gold medallist...

Bhagat was one of the 11 athletes who were nominated for the country's highest sporting honour by the selection...
PTI29 Oct 2021 12:15 PM GMT
Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw

Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics medallists Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina,...

A look at all the Indian athletes recommended for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
The Bridge Desk27 Oct 2021 12:06 PM GMT
Struggled to find sponsors due to Covid-19 — Deepa Malik

Struggled to find sponsors due to Covid-19 — Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik said the committee struggled to find sponsors for the para athletes in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic
PTI23 Oct 2021 2:14 PM GMT
Tokyo Olympian and World Championship medallist Agnes Tirop found dead

Tokyo Olympian and World Championship medallist Agnes Tirop found dead

Kenyan track athlete Agnes Jebet Tirop was found dead in her house with multiple stab wounds on her abdomen earlier...
The Bridge Desk13 Oct 2021 11:37 AM GMT
Delhi Golf Club felicitates Tokyo Paralympics medallists

Delhi Golf Club felicitates Tokyo Paralympics medallists

India's Tokyo Paralympics medallists, including star shooter Avani Lekhara, were felicitated by Delhi Golf Club and...
PTI10 Oct 2021 1:45 PM GMT
Mariappan Thangavelu para sports

Tamilnadu CM honours Paralympics medalist Mariappan Thangavelu

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin honoured sportsmen from the state who represented India in various international events and...
PTI7 Oct 2021 4:45 PM GMT
Suma Shirur with Paralympic gold medallist shooter Avani Lekhara (Source: Suma Shirur/Twitter)

Had to pick myself up for new challenges after Olympics disappointment...

Indian shooting team coach Suma Shirur, in an exclusive chat with The Bridge, talks about getting over Olympics...
Md Imtiaz7 Oct 2021 2:20 PM GMT
Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian female shooter to win gold at either an Olympics or a Paralympics

How many medals must Paralympians fetch for brands to make a beeline?

As PV Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra graces countless fancy magazine covers, the Paralympians are a no-show in the brand...
Sohinee Basu5 Oct 2021 6:36 PM GMT
How much money did Indian government spend during Olympic cycle from 2016 to 2021?

How much money did Indian government spend during Olympic cycle from...

The Indian Government spent close to INR. 88.50 crore from 2016 to August 2021 under TOPS, the SAI revealed in a RTI...
Abhijit Nair4 Oct 2021 11:51 AM GMT
Varun Singh Bhati Para Athletics Pay Disparity

5 years after Rio bronze, Varun Bhati awaits Rs 1 crore promised by UP...

Para-high jumper Varun Singh Bhati is yet to receive INR. 1 crore he was promised after his Rio de Janeiro bronze, his...
Abhijit Nair30 Sep 2021 10:19 AM GMT
Indias Tokyo athletes promote safe celebrations to prevent Covid-19 surge during festivals

India's Tokyo athletes promote safe celebrations to prevent Covid-19...

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Paralympics gold-medallist Avani Lekhara will remind citizens of the continued...
PTI28 Sep 2021 9:30 AM GMT
Suhas Yathiraj badminton

Central IAS Association felicitates Noida DM SuhasYathiraj

Suhas Yathiraj was felicitated by the Central IAS Association for winning the silver medal in badminton at the Tokyo...
PTI25 Sep 2021 5:30 PM GMT
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