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Paralympic Olympics

Tokyo Paralympics Diary: Where The Mind Shoots Straight As An Arrow

“I would be lying if I said I was not gripped by fear…even the best archers have parched throats,” writes Tokyo bronze medallist Harvinder Singh.

17 September 2021

Afghanistan Flag Will Be Part of Tokyo Paralympics Opening Ceremony Despite Taliban's Takeover, Says IPC Chief

The country's athletes were forced to withdraw from the Tokyo Paralympics after Taliban's took over Afghanistan

23 August 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian Para Athletes Primed For Unprecedented Medal Haul

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia and high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu will lead the biggest ever contingent with India expecting at least 15 medals

23 August 2021

The NEWS

In case you missed it: News and newsmakers from India over the past week

11 September 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: These Games Is Going To Be India's Best Outing So Far, Says Deepa Malik

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) chief Deepa Malik insisted that India will easily surpass four medal haul of Rio Games

23 August 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: Five Athletes From Indian Contingent To Take Part In Opening Ceremony

India are being represented by 54 athletes - the biggest ever - and the country is expecting its best medal haul this time.

22 August 2021

Paralympic Athletes: Sightless, Limbless But Always Full Of Life

India’s stellar show at the Tokyo Paralympics turns our attention to each para athlete’s conquest of personal tragedy. They are stars no less than anyone.

03 September 2021

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Tokyo Paralympics: India Will Win At Least 15 Medals, Says Chef De Mission

India is fielding its largest-ever contingent with 54 athletes in nine sports including at Tokyo Paralympics

20 August 2021

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18 August 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: First Batch Of Indian Athletes Given Warm Send-off

Tokyo Paralympics: First Batch Of Indian Athletes Given Warm Send-off

The eight-member group was accorded a send-off at the airport by officials of Sports Ministry, SAI and Paralympic Committee of India


17 August 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: Star Para-javelin Thrower Devendra Jhajharia Eyes Third Gold Medal

Tokyo Paralympics: Star Para-javelin Thrower Devendra Jhajharia Eyes Third Gold Medal

Jhajharia, 40, won his first gold in F-46 category in 2004 Athens Paralympics and then won his second top medal in the 2016 Rio Games


17 August 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: Tokyo-bound Indian Contingent Interacts With PM Narendra Modi

Tokyo Paralympics: Tokyo-bound Indian Contingent Interacts With PM Narendra Modi

The Paralympics will be held between August 24 to September 5 with PM Modi virtually interacting with 10 athletes


12 August 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: 54-member Indian Team Given Warm Send-off

Tokyo Paralympics: 54-member Indian Team Given Warm Send-off

India will start its campaign at Tokyo Paralympics on August 27, with men's and women's archery events


17 July 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: After COVID-19 Duty, DM Noida Suhas Yathiraj Gears Up For Para-badminton

Tokyo Paralympics: After COVID-19 Duty, DM Noida Suhas Yathiraj Gears Up For Para-badminton

The bureaucrat along with Manoj Sarkar on Friday qualified after the game's governing body BWF granted two bipartite quotas to India


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08 July 2021
Rubina Francis Leads 10-Member Indian Para Shooters Squad For Tokyo Paralympics

Rubina Francis Leads 10-Member Indian Para Shooters Squad For Tokyo Paralympics

Rubina Francis has qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics with a world record, Deepa Malik, Paralympic Committee of India president, said


02 July 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: Rio Gold Medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu Named Flag-bearer For Indian Contingent

Tokyo Paralympics: Rio Gold Medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu Named Flag-bearer For Indian Contingent

A total of 72 para-athletes, including 18 female players, took part in the selection trials held in Delhi on June 29 and 30. India has been granted 24 slots,...


01 July 2021
Tokyo Games: After Battling COVID-19 Infection, Amit Saroha Qualifies For 3rd Paralympics

Tokyo Games: After Battling COVID-19 Infection, Amit Saroha Qualifies For 3rd Paralympics

Two-time Paralympian, Amit Saroha will be representing the country in the F51 category in discus throw and club throw


13 February 2021
Sandeep Chaudhary Wins Gold, Navdeep, Arvind Secure Quotas For Tokyo Paralympic Games

Sandeep Chaudhary Wins Gold, Navdeep, Arvind Secure Quotas For Tokyo Paralympic Games

Overall, India has claimed 17 medals including nine gold at the 12th Fazza International World Para Athletics Grand Prix


10 August 2020
India's Medal Count Will Be In Double Digits At Tokyo Paralympics: Deepa Malik

India's Medal Count Will Be In Double Digits At Tokyo Paralympics: Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik, India's first-ever woman Paralympic medallist, was recently elected as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India


03 August 2021
'Kar De Kamaal Tu' - India's Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Theme Song Launched

'Kar De Kamaal Tu' - India's Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Theme Song Launched

Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the theme song “Kar De Kamaal Tu” for the Indian Paralympic contingent in New...


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01 September 2021
How Bhagavad Gita Helped Sharad Kumar Win Tokyo Paralympics High Jump Medal

How Bhagavad Gita Helped Sharad Kumar Win Tokyo Paralympics High Jump Medal

A knee injury almost derailed his Tokyo Paralympics campaign but Sharad Kumar, who won a high jump bronze at the 2020 Summer Games on Tuesday (August 31),...


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