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World Champion Sachin Khilari Wins Silver In Men's Shot Put (F46) In Paralympics

India's Sachin Sarjerao Khilari on Wednesday added a Paralympic silver to his world title in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m at the ongoing Games in Paris. The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own earlier Asian record of 16.30m which he set while winning gold in the World Para-Athletics Championships in Japan in May. Greg Stewart of Canada defended his Tokyo Paralympic gold with a throw of 16.38m. Luka Bakovic of Croatia took the bronze with 16.27m.

Paralympics: Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Finish 11th And 16th In Para Cycling Time Trial

India's Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya finished 11th and 16th in their respective cycling events at the Paralympics in Paris on Wednesday. Gaderiya finished the 5.8km women's C1 individual time trial in 16th and last position with a time of 30 minutes and 0.16 seconds. Germany's Maike Hausberger won the gold, clocking 21:30.45 ahead of Britain's Frances Brown and Sweden's Anna Beck, who came up with 21:46.18 and 21:54.71 respectively. In the men's C2 time trial, Arshad finished 11th and last with a time of 25:20.11.

Jaco van Gass bounces back from time trial disappointment to bag second gold of Paris 2024

Jaco van Gass overcame time trial disappointment to make it two gold medals in the velodrome at Paris 2024.

Britain's most decorated Paralympian Sarah Storey looks for more gold

School's back and so is Dame Sarah Storey as Britain's most decorated Paralympian looks to add more bling to her collection.

Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Suffers 75 Per Cent Burns After Partner 'Sets Her On Fire'

A Ugandan Olympian is in intensive care in a Kenyan hospital after being doused with petrol and set on fire allegedly by her partner, officials said Tuesday, the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country. Long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, was assaulted after her Kenyan partner Dickson Ndiema Marangach reportedly snuck into her home in Endebess in the western county of Trans-Nzoia at around 2:00 pm on Sunday while she and her children were at church, police said. "Dickson, who had procured petrol, began pouring (it) on Rebecca before he set her ablaze," a police report said late Monday, adding that he was also injured by the flames.

Wrestler Sangram Singh To Face Pakistans Ali Raza Nasir On MMA Debut

Sangram Singh, India's first male wrestler and the first ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India (2014-2015), will square off against Ali Raza Nasir of Pakistan at the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21 at Heroes sq. 1 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Sangram expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter, stating, "I envision a future where Indian athletes stand proudly on international stages and can develop their career in Mixed Martial Arts. My own journey from wrestling to MMA isn't just for me; I hope to build the sport in India and also pave inroads for our young Indian fighters to travel places and participate. I hope to inspire them to believe that with commitment and effort, they too can achieve greatness globally."

India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, September 4: Bhavina Patel In Action, Medal Hopes In Athletics Too

India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, September 4: India has a great chance to reach their best-ever medal tally at Paralympics on Wednesday. Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel will be in action in table tennis. In men's shot put, Mohd Yasser, Rohit Kumar and Sachin Sarjerao Khilari in action. In Powerlifting, all eyes will be on Parmjeet Kumar (men's 49kg) and Sakina Khatun (women's 45kg). In archery Men's recurve (pre-quarterfinal), Harvinder Singh will face Tseng Lung-hui (Taiwan).

Paris Paralympics: Bhagyashri Jadhav Finishes Fifth In F34 Women's Shot Put

India's Bhagyashri Jadhav finished fifth in the women's shot put (F34) at the Paralympics on Tuesday. Jadhav, making her second appearance at the Paralympics, produced a throw of 7.28m but it was not enough for a podium finish. China's Lijuan Zou won the gold with a season best of 9.14m while Poland's Lucyna Kornobys secured the silver with an effort of 8.33m. The 39-year-old Indian hails from Nanded district in Maharashtra. She slipped into depression after losing the use of her legs due to an accident in 2006.

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World Champion Sachin Khilari Wins Silver In Men's Shot Put (F46) In Paralympics

Paralympics: Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Finish 11th And 16th In Para Cycling Time Trial

Jaco van Gass bounces back from time trial disappointment to bag second gold of Paris 2024

Britain's most decorated Paralympian Sarah Storey looks for more gold

Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Suffers 75 Per Cent Burns After Partner 'Sets Her On Fire'

Wrestler Sangram Singh To Face Pakistans Ali Raza Nasir On MMA Debut

India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, September 4: Bhavina Patel In Action, Medal Hopes In Athletics Too

Paris Paralympics: Bhagyashri Jadhav Finishes Fifth In F34 Women's Shot Put