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Breaking Barriers: Amit Saroha, India's Top Para-Athlete Attributes Success To Tailored Performance Training

India's remarkable performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where athletes secured a historic 29 medals, marks a transformative era in para-sports. From the lone silver won by Girisha N. Gowda at the 2012 London Games to this triumph, the leap underscores not only the athletes' resilience but also the significant role of tailored performance training. Arjuna awardee Amit Kumar Saroha, one of India's top Para athletes and the first quadriplegic to represent India at a Paralympic Games, who trained at Invictus Performance Lab, attests to the lab's impact: "Invictus Performance Lab has been instrumental in my journey. The tailored training programs, cutting-edge technology, and supportive environment helped me push my limits and achieve my goals. It's a game-changer for para-athletes, empowering us to compete at the highest level."

Title Holders India Thrash Thailand 11-0 In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey Opener

Defending champions India started their men's junior Asia Cup campaign on a rousing note, thrashing lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Pool B consists of arch-rivals Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, hosts Oman and China. Araijeet Singh Hundal (2nd minute, 24th), Arshdeep Singh (8th), Gurjot Singh (18th, 45th), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (19th, 52nd), Dilraj Singh (21st) and Mukesh Toppo (59th) struck from field play for India, while Sharda Nand Tiwari (10th) found the net from a penalty corner. Rohit (29th) converted a penalty stroke for the winners. India will next take on Japan on Thursday.

East Bengal Chase First ISL Win Of The Season vs High-Flying NorthEast United

Bottom-placed East Bengal FC will make one more attempt to notch their first win of the season when they take on NorthEast United FC in their eighth match of the Indian Super League (ISL) season here on Friday. After losing six straight matches, East Bengal opened their account with a goalless draw against Mohammedan Sporting on November 9 in a Kolkata Derby. They will now want to take one step forward and clinch all three points in front of their home crowd at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The Highlanders, on the other hand, have been in an impressive form this season, as they are currently placed at third with 15 points from nine games, thanks to four wins and three draws.

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under 20 World Athletics Championships, the sport's world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. "I'm pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships," Coe revealed.

After Shock Loss In Game One, D Gukesh Notches Up First Win In World Chess Championship

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh clinched his first win over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, outplaying the Chinese on time control in the third round to draw level on points here on Wednesday. Having lost the first game rather badly with black pieces, Gukesh struck gold thanks to his preparation that gave him a huge advantage on the clock as Liren spent a lot of time mulling his moves in the first phase of the game. Both players now have 1.5 points each after the second game ended in a draw on Tuesday.

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds

With nerves no longer a concern for him, teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will hold the psychological edge against a slightly shaken defending champion Ding Liren when the two resume their intriguing battle for the World Championship crown in the fourth round here on Friday. Having demonstrated better preparation and claimed his first victory in the third round, the 18-year-old Gukesh is expectedly upbeat and would be looking to just relax on the first rest today. With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied at 1.5-1.5. This was after Liren won the opener and the second game ended in a draw.

Rigid Pakistan Cricket Board's Shocker To ICC Ahead Of Champions Trophy Meet: "Not Acceptable..."

The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the International Cricket Council on Thursday that it will not accept the Hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, and asked the global governing body not to discuss the option in Friday's board meeting. The ICC has convened a meeting of the executive members virtually to resolve the scheduling imbroglio surrounding the marquee event after India's refusal to send the team across the border. "I can confirm that PCB has a few hours back told the ICC that a Hybrid Model is not acceptable to them," a source told PTI.

India Awarded Hosting Rights Of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup

India will host the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, the national shooting federation announced on Wednesday, continuing its drive to bring big-ticket events to the country. The decision to give India the continental tournament was taken by the executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC). In a letter to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary general K. Sultan Singh from his counterpart at ASC, Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, the host federation has been asked to inform the continental body of the proposed dates for the same.

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Breaking Barriers: Amit Saroha, India's Top Para-Athlete Attributes Success To Tailored Performance Training

Title Holders India Thrash Thailand 11-0 In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey Opener

East Bengal Chase First ISL Win Of The Season vs High-Flying NorthEast United

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

After Shock Loss In Game One, D Gukesh Notches Up First Win In World Chess Championship

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: How The World Chess Championship Shapes Up After 3 Rounds

Rigid Pakistan Cricket Board's Shocker To ICC Ahead Of Champions Trophy Meet: "Not Acceptable..."

India Awarded Hosting Rights Of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup