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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."

Romanchuk takes New York Marathon men's wheelchair title, Canada's Cassidy 10th

Marcel Hug's three-year streak as New York Marathon men's wheelchair champion is over after Daniel Romanchuk won the race on Sunday.

'It was redemption': Canada's Stefan Daniel wins 6th career world Para triathlon title

Canada's Stefan Daniel won his sixth career world triathlon Para championship title Friday, calling his victory "redemption" after a heartbreaking crash at the Paris Paralympics.

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has made an honest revelation regarding the javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024. The athlete might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort in the final. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has made an honest revelation regarding the javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024. The athlete might have done his absolute best but it was not enough for him to bag his second Olympics gold medal in a row, as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem took the yellow metal with a record-breaking effort in the final. Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw -- the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.

BAI Announces Cash Rewards For Paris Paralympic Medal-Winning Shuttlers

The Badminton Association of India announced on Tuesday a total reward of Rs 50 lakh for the para shuttlers who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics last month. Indian para shuttlers won five medals, including one gold, two silver and as many bronze, at the Paris Games. Nitesh Kumar, who clinched the coveted gold in the men's Singles SL3 category, will receive a prize of Rs 15 lakh, while silver medallists Suhas Yathiraj (men's singles SL4) and Thulasimathi Murugesan (women's singles SU5) will each be awarded Rs 10 lakh.

'Racing against myself': Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

Danielle Dorris couldn't hear the roaring crowd at La Défense Arena as she torpedoed through the water, hyper-focused on her mission to improve on greatness.

NDTV Yuva Conclave: "Either My Coach Lied During Training Or..." - Navdeep Singh's Interesting Take On Paralympics Glory

India's Navdeep Singh, who scripted history at Paris Paralympics 2024, was one of the guests at the NDTV Yuva Conclave on Thursday. He clinched a gold medal in the men's javelin throw F41 final. Navdeep became the first ever Indian player to bag the top honour in that category of the sport at the Paralympics. Speaking at 'NDTV Yuva Conclave', Navdeep revealed what was going through his mind during the final. He produced an attempt of 47.32 meters in the event that eventually helped him win the gold medal.

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

Romanchuk takes New York Marathon men's wheelchair title, Canada's Cassidy 10th

'It was redemption': Canada's Stefan Daniel wins 6th career world Para triathlon title

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

"Hosh Mein Nahi Tha": Neeeraj Chopra's Honest Revelation Regarding Paris Olympics Javelin Final

BAI Announces Cash Rewards For Paris Paralympic Medal-Winning Shuttlers

'Racing against myself': Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

NDTV Yuva Conclave: "Either My Coach Lied During Training Or..." - Navdeep Singh's Interesting Take On Paralympics Glory