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Paris Paralympics 2024: Simran Advances To Women's 100m -T12 Final

India's Simran Sharma qualified for the women's 100m -T12 final after finishing second in the semifinal 2, clocking 12.33 sconds at the Paris Paralympics, here at the Stade de France on Thursday. Accompanied by her guide Abhay Singh, the 24-year-old reigning world champion Simran finished second behind Katrin Mueller-Rottgardt of Germany in the semifinal 2. Simran sealed her place in the final as the third fastest runner. As per the rule, the first-placed runner in each semifinal and the next 2 fastest advanced to the final. Omara Durand of Cuba topped the first semifinal.

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after fire attack by boyfriend

NAIROBI: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday (Sep 5), four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in an attack in her home.

Athletes with disabilities to have dedicated training facilities at Team Singapore’s upcoming Kallang premises

PARIS: An upcoming sports facility in Singapore will also cater to athletes with disabilities, in order to get them on the same footing as their able-bodied counterparts, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.

'It's been appalling' - Sarah Storey's 18th gold marred by course row

Dame Sarah Storey’s 18th Paralympic gold was marred by a row over the length of the course.

Laurie Williams takes silver linings from Paralympic exit in Paris

Laurie Williams was able to reflect positively on her return to the Paralympic stage even as it ended in quarterfinal defeat.

Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Partner 'Sets Her On Fire'. Report Reveals Details

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, medics and Ugandan athletics officials said. It was the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country, where activists have warned of a femicide epidemic. "We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei... following a vicious attack by her boyfriend," the president of the Uganda Olympic Committee, Donald Rukare, said in a post on X. "This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure."

Leigh's Gregg Warburton ready for battle in wheelchair basketball semi-final with Paralympic medals on the line

Gregg Warburton believes the slate has been wiped clean after helping GB’s men’s wheelchair basketball team set up a second meeting with Germany in the Paralympic semi-finals.

Euroviews. Fencing at the Paris 2024 Olympics was transparent and triumphant

The fencing competition program at the Olympic Games in Paris marked the triumphant return of one of the oldest and most beautiful sports in the world to its historical homeland.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Simran Advances To Women's 100m -T12 Final

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after fire attack by boyfriend

Athletes with disabilities to have dedicated training facilities at Team Singapore’s upcoming Kallang premises

'It's been appalling' - Sarah Storey's 18th gold marred by course row

Laurie Williams takes silver linings from Paralympic exit in Paris

Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Partner 'Sets Her On Fire'. Report Reveals Details

Leigh's Gregg Warburton ready for battle in wheelchair basketball semi-final with Paralympic medals on the line

Euroviews. Fencing at the Paris 2024 Olympics was transparent and triumphant