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Devendra Jhajharia's 'Winning Tip' Played Its Part In Navdeep Singh's Win

A "small yet powerful advice" from India's celebrated javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia proved to be crucial for Navdeep Singh, who clinched a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. This was India's first-ever gold in the F41 category, which is meant for athletes of short stature. "Sir ke paas bahut experience hain, aur woh hamesha fase huye match nikalte hain, so maine mere problems bataye (Sir has loads of experience, he always finds a way to win difficult matches, so I discussed my problems with him," Navdeep recalled their conversation in a video shared by the Paralympics Committee of India.

India's Singh elected OCA president unanimously

NEW DELHI : Randhir Singh was elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sunday for a four-year term, becoming the first Indian to assume the post.

Australia Star Sends Warning To England, Makes Two T20I Records vs Scotland

Australia wicket-keeper batter Josh Inglis set records tumbling as he smashed a swashbuckling 103 off just 49 balls against Scotland in the second T20I of the series. Coming in to bat at no. 3, Inglis sent the ball to all parts of the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh to notch up his second T20I ton. However, he notched up two other special achievements as he reached his hundred. For one, he broke his own record, and for the other, he became the first Australian wicket-keeper batter to do so.

"Nobody Should Make Fun Of Us": Navdeep Singh, Who Suffered From Dwarfism, After Clinching Paris Paralympics Gold

Navdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, endured not just the usual rigours of training but cruel taunts from onlookers while growing up in his village in Haryana's Panipat district. On Saturday, having turned those taunts into his biggest triumph on sport's grandest stage, the four feet four inches tall para athlete expressed his concerns with the indignities visited upon people whose bodies don't fit the usual moulds, and demanded "same respect" for them. The 23-year-old Indian javelin thrower won an unparalleled gold in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympic Games.

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match Live Streaming And Live Telecast

The stage is set for the prestigious Men's Asian Champions Trophy which will begin on Sunday here at the picturesque Moqi Hockey Training Base which overlooks the Nierji Dam in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China. Reigning Olympic bronze medallist India start as favourites to defend the title while hosts China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia have arrived with hopes of a grand outing in the marquee tournament. Last year, India won the title at home, making them the only team to bag four titles in the history of the tournament. The team's skipper Harmanpreet Singh is keen on continuing India's dominance in the continental championships this year too.

Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected As Olympic Council Of Asia President

Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in New Delhi. A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. His tenure will run from 2024 till 2028, and his election was unanimous. The 77-year-old Randhir has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year over ethics breaches.

"Didn't Get Picked For Australia Series", England Star Moeen Ali Announces Retirement

England allrounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the white-ball series against Australia. Moeen last represented England in their semifinal loss to India at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Guyana. "I'm 37 years old and didn't get picked for this month's Australia series. I've played a lot of cricket for England. It's time for the next generation, which was also explained to me. It felt the time was right. I've done my part," Moeen said in a Daily Mail interview.

India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 With 29 Medals. Pakistan, China Got...

The Paris Paralympic Games 2024 concluded for India on Sunday, with Pooja Ojha the final athlete in action. Ojha failed to qualify for the women's kayak 200m final and bowed out of the competition. As a result, India's medals tally at the Paris Paralympics ended at 29 -- seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze, making it the most rewarded campaign for the country. Courtesy of the 29 medals, India stood at the 18th position in the points table. Pakistan, who were also competing win the event, ended the campaign joint-bottom at the 79th position, with just a solitary bronze to its name.

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Devendra Jhajharia's 'Winning Tip' Played Its Part In Navdeep Singh's Win

India's Singh elected OCA president unanimously

Australia Star Sends Warning To England, Makes Two T20I Records vs Scotland

"Nobody Should Make Fun Of Us": Navdeep Singh, Who Suffered From Dwarfism, After Clinching Paris Paralympics Gold

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match Live Streaming And Live Telecast

Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected As Olympic Council Of Asia President

"Didn't Get Picked For Australia Series", England Star Moeen Ali Announces Retirement

India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 With 29 Medals. Pakistan, China Got...