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"Would've Run And...": PT Usha's Unique Take On If Security Breach Happened In Rajya Sabha

A massive security breach happened in Lok Sabha on Wednesday as two men entered and let off thick yellow smoke from canisters they smuggled in. The thick yellow smoke led to panic among the members of parliament for a while before the duo was overpowered by those present. Sagar Sharma and D Manoranjan, who were caught inside the Lok Sabha, and Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde - arrested outside Parliament - have to be questioned in detail, the Delhi Police said.

Para-Athletes Have Shown Us How To Live Life, Says Anju Bobby George

Top sporting personalities continue to grace the inaugural Khelo India Para Games in Delhi. It was the turn of two famous sportspersons - former world championship medallist Anju Bobby George and ex-Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha -- to soak in the emotionally-charged Games on Wednesday. These Games were aimed to foster the message of inclusivity and dignity towards specially challenged athletes and Anju Bobby George highlighted how the Khelo India Para Games 2023 are "bridging the gap between different sections of the society." "During our time, para was a separate entity and they would not get equal recognition. But now they are receiving an equal platform as abled-bodies athletes. The competition and support are at par and especially in these Games, entire India is getting a chance and all the kids are so elated to get an opportunity to compete," said 2003 World Athletics Championship long jump bronze winner Anju.

National Shooter Who Lost Thumb In Freak Mishap Might Have To Compete In Para Category

Injured national-level shooter Pushpender might be staring at a bleak future, or possibly competing in the para category after suffering grievous injuries to his left thumb in a freak mishap while filling his air pistol cylinder with compressed air. Pushpender, 31, was training at a private shooting range in Greenfield, Faridabad on December 2 for the National championships in Bhopal when the pistol's gas cylinder exploded when he was refilling it from the main cylinder, resulting in half of his left thumb getting "completely smashed".

Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says registry of offenders coming in March

Carla Qualtrough was questioned in Ottawa on Tuesday by Heritage committee members of Parliament after her announcement that a commission, not a public inquiry, will delve into what she has called a safe-sport crisis.

Olympic butterfly champion Maggie Mac Neil manages asthma en route to Paris

Heat and chlorine are not swimmer Maggie Mac Neil's friends.

Canadian bobsledder Melissa Lotholz starts from scratch with goal of Olympic return

Perhaps it was a sign.

Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team: reports

Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million US, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Rule changes, merchandise sales next on the docket as PWHL races to puck drop

Nine pre-season games hosted in upstate New York last week offered the first opportunity for Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) players to scope out the competition, and for general managers and coaches to make final roster decisions ahead of the league's inaugural season.

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"Would've Run And...": PT Usha's Unique Take On If Security Breach Happened In Rajya Sabha

Para-Athletes Have Shown Us How To Live Life, Says Anju Bobby George

National Shooter Who Lost Thumb In Freak Mishap Might Have To Compete In Para Category

Federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough says registry of offenders coming in March

Olympic butterfly champion Maggie Mac Neil manages asthma en route to Paris

Canadian bobsledder Melissa Lotholz starts from scratch with goal of Olympic return

Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team: reports

Rule changes, merchandise sales next on the docket as PWHL races to puck drop