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"More Mature In My Technique": Avani Lekhara Says Paralympics Just Another Competition

Avani Lekhara would have never taken up shooting if not for the persuasion of her parents two years after a catastrophic car mishap left her paralysed waist down and confined to a wheelchair at the age of 11. As the 22-year-old, who is one of the most recognisable faces in Indian para sport, embarks on a journey to win more medals for the county in rifle events at the Paris Paralympic Games, she thanked her family for giving meaning to her life at a time she was struggling to overcome the trauma.

"More Mature In My Technique": Avani Lekhara Says Paralympics Just Another Competition

Avani Lekhara would have never taken up shooting if not for the persuasion of her parents two years after a catastrophic car mishap left her paralysed waist down and confined to a wheelchair at the age of 11. As the 22-year-old, who is one of the most recognisable faces in Indian para sport, embarks on a journey to win more medals for the county in rifle events at the Paris Paralympic Games, she thanked her family for giving meaning to her life at a time she was struggling to overcome the trauma.

PCI President Devendra Jhajharia Hails Growing Support For Para-Athletes Ahead Of Paris 2024

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Devendra Jhajharia said that the support given to para-athletes in recent times with many corporates stepping in to assist the players has given a huge boost to the morale of the athletes. India is set to field its largest-ever contingent for the Paralympics, with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports, including archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, cycling, blind judo, powerlifting, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and taekwondo. The games commence on August 28 and promise to showcase the exceptional talents and dedication of India's para-athletes.

Dr. Dre Is Training To Compete In Archery At 2028 Summer Olympics

Not to be outdone by Snoop Dogg and Flavor Flav, Dr. Dre is the latest rap star to get involved with the Summer Olympics. But Dre (whose real name is Andre Romell Young) doesn't just want to attend the 2028 Games in Los Angeles — he wants to compete.

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.

"Help Us Host An Olympics": PM Narendra Modi Seeks Input From '2036 Team'

After announcing India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for Indian athletes' input for the smooth hosting of the quadrennial extravaganza in 2036. Notably, India will be bidding to host the Olympic Games in 2036. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has also initiated the dialogue process with the Future Host Commission (FHC).

Dr. Dre 'deada-- serious' about competing in 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

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A total of 140 athletes in 17 sports will represent Ukraine in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris (France), the National Sports Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine reports.

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"More Mature In My Technique": Avani Lekhara Says Paralympics Just Another Competition

"More Mature In My Technique": Avani Lekhara Says Paralympics Just Another Competition

PCI President Devendra Jhajharia Hails Growing Support For Para-Athletes Ahead Of Paris 2024

Dr. Dre Is Training To Compete In Archery At 2028 Summer Olympics

Indian Athletes Accorded Grand Send-Off Ahead Of Paralympics Games

"Help Us Host An Olympics": PM Narendra Modi Seeks Input From '2036 Team'

Dr. Dre 'deada-- serious' about competing in 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

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