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Devendra Jhajharia Confident Of 25-Medal Target Despite Pramod Bhagat Suspension

The shadow of Pramod Bhagat controversy won't linger on the Indian contingent, and Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia is hopeful of winning at least 25 medals at the upcoming Paralympics. India have an 84-member contingent across 12 disciplines for the Paralympics slated in Paris from August 28-September 8. Tokyo Paralympics gold medal-winning shuttler Pramod Bhagat was handed an 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause. "Look, there is no doubt that Pramod Bhagat is our star athlete but the target of 25 medals that we have set is from our current contingent of 84 players. Pramod Bhagat is not included in this," the two-time Paralympics gold medal-winning javelin thrower Jhajharia told 'PTI Bhasha'.

Indian Athletes Accorded Grand Send-Off Ahead Of Paralympics Games

The Indian paralympic contingent was on Friday accorded a grand send-off ahead of the Paris Games scheduled to be held from August 28 to September 8. The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) hosted the ceremony for the Indian team comprising 84 athletes across 12 disciplines, including archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, cycling, blind judo, powerlifting, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and taekwondo. "Our para athletes have a remarkable ability to overcome obstacles and turn challenges into opportunities. They have shown remarkable determination and perseverance in their preparation for the Paris Paralympics 2024," Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a release.

Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Named India's Flag-Bearers For Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Paralympics gold medal winner Sumit Antil and Asian Para Games silver medalist Bhagyashree Jadhav will be Indian flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics. "Antil and Bhagyashree have been consistent performers over the years. They will be Indian flag-bearers at the Paris Paralympics' athletes march past," Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) chief Devendra Jhajharia told PTI. Haryana's javelin thrower Sumit won the Tokyo Paralympics gold medal with a world record throw of 68.55 metres in the F64 category.

As Paris Games cheer gender equity, female Paralympians face 'double marginalisation'

PARIS : As organisers and fans celebrate the start of the first "gender-equal Games" this month in Paris, Paralympic athletes still face multiple barriers to achieving the feminist dream, experts say.

US Paralympian Melissa Stockwell is helping triathletes with physical disabilities reach the starting line

Melissa Stockwell, an American Paralympian who earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star in the U.S. Army, talked to Fox News Digital about Dare2Tri.

"Abki Baar 25 Paar": India Aim For Best-Ever Paralympics Medal Tally

Indian para-athletes are not only aiming to better the country's best ever show but are also aiming to surpass the 25-medal mark at the upcoming Paris Paralympics, said PCI President Devendra Jhajharia on Friday. The Indian athletes had scripted history at the delayed Tokyo Paralympics, winning as many as 19 medals, including a whopping five gold.

Team SA names initial squad of 26 for Paris Paralympics, same incentives as Olympians

With only 51 days to go to the Paris Paralympic Games, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) announced an initial squad of 26 to represent Team SA.

Simbine, Rooskrantz named Team SA's flag bearers for Paris Olympics

SA sprinter Akani Simbine and gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz will carry the South African flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.

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Devendra Jhajharia Confident Of 25-Medal Target Despite Pramod Bhagat Suspension

Indian Athletes Accorded Grand Send-Off Ahead Of Paralympics Games

Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Named India's Flag-Bearers For Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony

As Paris Games cheer gender equity, female Paralympians face 'double marginalisation'

US Paralympian Melissa Stockwell is helping triathletes with physical disabilities reach the starting line

"Abki Baar 25 Paar": India Aim For Best-Ever Paralympics Medal Tally

Team SA names initial squad of 26 for Paris Paralympics, same incentives as Olympians

Simbine, Rooskrantz named Team SA's flag bearers for Paris Olympics