Paris Paralympics: Rubina Francis wins bronze medal in women's 10m air pistol SH1 final

Chateauroux (IANS) Indian para-shooter Rubina Francis secured the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 final after finishing third with a score of 211.1 at the Chateauroux on Saturday.

She finished behind Iran's Sareh Javanmardi…

Andre Agassi to visit India to flag off pickleball tour and league

New Delhi (IANS) Eight-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 tennis player Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to flag off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League, a grand tour that promises to bring the thrill of competitive pickleball…

Paris Paralympics: Jaipur shooter Avni wins gold medal; Sikar's Mona Agarwal seals bronze

Jaipur (IANS) India won two medals on Friday in the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris as Avni Lekhara and Mona Agarwal from Rajasthan claimed gold and bronze respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle SH-1.  Avni had earlier won gold and bronze…

Paris Paralympics: Preeti Pal bags bronze in women's 100m T-35

Paris (IANS) India opened its account in the athletics competitions at the Paris Paralympics with a bronze medal as sprinter Preeti Pal finished third in the Women's 100m - T35 Final with a personal best time here at Stade de France on Friday. 

Paris Paralympics: Indian contingent shines at Opening Ceremony

Paris (IANS) The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were officially inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees and then on the Place de la Concorde, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Paralympic sports…

Paris Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam start singles campaigns on winning note

Paris (IANS) Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj had a mixed day while Sukant Kadam won his opening match in the group stage on the opening day of badminton competitions in the Paralympic Games here on Thursday. 

Yathiraj,…

Smriti Mandhana joins Adelaide Strikers for WBBL 10

Adelaide (IANS) Smriti Mandhana, one of the leading stars in women’s cricket, has joined the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season 10, becoming the first Indian to sign a league's pre-draft overseas contract.

UTT 2024: Jeet Chandra, PBG Bengaluru Smashers face Puneri Paltan in clash of giant-slayers

Chennai (IANS) Both PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis will look to continue their winning ways when they meet in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday. The teams won their first ties against…

Biggest Indian contingent departs for Paris Paralympics 2024

New Delhi (IANS) The Paralympics Indian contingent of 84 members departed from New Delhi on Sunday for Paris to participate in the Games. This formidable team, comprising athletes from various disciplines including badminton, athletics, cycling, and…

UTT 2024: Home favourite Sharath Kamal dazzles in Chennai Lions’ 8-7 win over Dabang Delhi

Chennai (IANS) Led by Achanta Sharath Kamal, Chennai Lions bounced back in style from their previous loss in the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 by defeating Dabang Delhi TTC 8-7 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.  

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