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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."

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under 20 World Athletics Championships, the sport's world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. "I'm pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships," Coe revealed.

Shohei Ohtani seeks $325K worth of baseball cards from ex-interpreter - ESPN

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

One of the greatest steeplechase runners of all time, Ezekiel Kemboi, has invited Avinash Sable for sessions with him at his base and advised the Indian star to undergo high-altitude training in places such as Kenya and Ethiopia to build endurance. Kemboi has two Olympic medals and four World Championship titles under his belt. Sable finished 11th in the Men's 3000m steeplechase final of the Paris Olympics. "I think the Indian guy Sable, the steeplechaser, the boy is still young. He still has a lot of time. What I want him to do is to have some motivation for himself. To have a vision, to have a target. To target what comes in a year, like world championship, Olympics," Kemboi said.

I idolised David Beckham and Man United - now I want to ruin Ruben Amorim's Old Trafford debut

Ruben Amorim will step out as Manchester United manager at Old Trafford for the first time tonight. The Reds welcome Bodo Glimt in the Europa League seeking a victory to bolster their qualification chances.

Alabama A&M says football player Medrick Burnett Jr. still alive - ESPN

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the school said hours after announcing that he had died.

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a letter of intent to host the 2028 Under 20 World Athletics Championships, the sport's world governing body head Sebastian Coe told PTI on Wednesday. World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. "I'm pleased to say that I take home a declaration of intent, a letter of application to join the bidding discussions for the 2028 Under-20 World Championships," Coe revealed.

SJSU transgender volleyball scandal: Timeline of allegations, political impact and a raging culture movement

San Jose State University's women's volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser says she is standing up for herself and her team on 'The Ingraham Angle' as sports journalist Michele Tafoya reacts.

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

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

Shohei Ohtani seeks $325K worth of baseball cards from ex-interpreter - ESPN

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

I idolised David Beckham and Man United - now I want to ruin Ruben Amorim's Old Trafford debut

Alabama A&M says football player Medrick Burnett Jr. still alive - ESPN

Before Olympics, India Send 'Declaration Of Intent' To Host This Major World Sports Event

SJSU transgender volleyball scandal: Timeline of allegations, political impact and a raging culture movement