India’s para archers made a powerful statement on the qualification day of the Para World Archery Series, delivering a series of high-quality performances across categories. Headlined by world champion Sheetal Devi and a consistent showing from Toman in the men’s compound section, India not only secured top individual rankings but also dominated the team standings….
India’s recurve archers delivered a composed and impactful performance on qualification day at the Para World Archery Series, with Vijay and Harvinder Singh finishing first and second respectively in the men’s event. The strong showing extended across categories, as India also secured top positions in team standings, underlining both depth and consistency within the squad….
Indore witnessed a defining moment in Indian para table tennis as Nurjahan Jamani clinched the Women’s Class 7 title at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Para Nationals Championship 2025–26, held from February 26–28. The victory not only secured her the national crown but also elevated her to India No. 1 in the category, marking a…
There are champions, and then there are enduring legends. Pramod Bhagat belongs firmly in the latter category. In a career that has now spanned nearly two decades at the highest level, the Indian para-badminton icon has once again rewritten history. At the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, Bhagat clinched his sixth men’s…
India’s para athletics contingent continued its commanding run at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, adding another rich haul of medals across track and field events. With multiple gold-medal performances led by Dilip Gavit, Sahil Sayyed, Tejalben Amra Damor and Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary, India’s medal tally swelled to an impressive 13 gold, 10 silver…
India produced a powerful opening statement at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple medals on Day One and moving to the top of the standings. The Indian contingent collected six gold, three silver and six bronze medals across track and field events, underlining both depth and dominance in multiple classifications. The headline performances…
The 2026 international para badminton season opens with the Egypt Para Badminton International in Cairo, a tournament that carries significance well beyond its status as the first stop on the calendar. Scheduled from January 13 to 18, the Grade 2 Level 2 event serves as an early benchmark for athletes navigating a fresh competitive cycle,…
Sheetal: The Pure One It was a cold, cold day in January in Kashmir. The village was Loidhar in Jammu and Kashmir. There was a bustle in the air today, a slight undercurrent of excitement. A baby was expected. The couple came from a humble background. The mother was a homemaker, a simple practical woman….
Under the floodlights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the air was thick with anticipation as India’s fastest para-sprinter, Simran Sharma, crouched into her blocks. The women’s 100m T12 final at the World Para Athletics Championships had drawn the eyes of a nation, and when she powered across the finish line in 11.95 seconds, history was…
For years, Nishad Kumar has carried the weight of expectations every time he stepped onto a global stage. He had medals of every colour bronze from 2019, silvers from 2020, 2023, and 2024 but the glittering world championship gold remained elusive. On his birthday, in front of a home crowd in New Delhi, the moment…
It was a golden day for Indian para athletics as Rinku Hooda finally achieved his long-awaited breakthrough on the world stage, winning gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. His massive throw of 66.37m not only earned him the title of world champion but also…
Indian para archers delivered a historic performance at the World Para Archery Championships 2025, finishing second on the medal table with an unprecedented five medals two gold, two silver and one bronze. This marks India’s best-ever tally at the global event and reflects the rapid rise of the nation’s para archery program on the world…
At just 18 years old, Sheetal Devi has already crafted a sporting résumé that would be the envy of even the most seasoned athletes. Born without arms, the teenage archer has turned what many would consider a limitation into her greatest strength, rewriting history for India in para archery with an incredible mix of resilience,…
The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi produced another memorable day for Indian para-athletes, as the nation celebrated a historic gold medal from high jumper Shailesh Kumar and a hard-fought silver from defending champion Deepthi Jeevanji. With these podium finishes, India continued to strengthen its medal tally and assert its growing presence on…
When 18-year-old Sheetal Devi clinched the Compound Women’s Open Individual Gold at the 2025 Para Archery World Championships in Gwangju, she didn’t just win a medal she announced India’s arrival as a dominant force in global para archery. Born without arms and shooting entirely with her feet, Sheetal’s ascent from a remote village in Jammu…
India’s para archery sensation, Sheetal Devi, has scripted another chapter of brilliance by storming into the final of the Women’s Compound event at the ongoing World Para Archery Championships. With a series of commanding yet nail-biting wins, the young archer has proven not only her consistency under pressure but also her growing stature on the…
The stage is set for a historic moment in Indian sport as the World Para Athletics Championships arrive in New Delhi for the very first time. From 27 September to 5 October, the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host over 2,200 athletes from 104 countries, battling across 184 medal events. For India, this is more…
The story of India’s rise in World para athletics is not just about medals won or rankings improved; it is about a systemic transformation that has redefined the nation’s sporting identity. Over little more than a decade, India has gone from a country struggling to make a mark at the World Para Athletics Championships to…
India’s para archery campaign in Gwangju, South Korea, received a major boost as Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar powered their way into the Compound Mixed Team bronze medal match at the ongoing World Para Archery Championships. The Indian duo showcased resilience, consistency, and remarkable composure under pressure to emerge as serious medal contenders. Round of…
Strong Start for India at the Para Archery World Championships: Harvinder Singh Shines with Career-Best Qualification Finish The Indian para-archery contingent opened their campaign at the World Para Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, Korea, with a solid performance in the qualification rounds. The spotlight was firmly on Harvinder Singh, who delivered his best-ever qualification round…
In less than a week, New Delhi will become the epicenter of global para-sport. From September 27 to October 5, 2025, the IndianOil World Para Athletics Championships will unfold at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium a landmark first not only for India but also for South Asia. With more than 2,200 athletes and support staff from…
India’s Triumphant Return: A Landmark Campaign at the China Para Badminton International 2025 The 2025 China Para Badminton International in Beijing turned into a defining chapter in India’s para-badminton journey. A pivotal Grade 2 Level 2 event on the BWF Para Badminton World Circuit, the tournament saw India clinch 12 medals four gold, three silver,…
