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SYDNEY: Australia will launch its biggest-ever talent search next month to unearth the athletes who will compete on home soil at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics, the Australian Institute of Sport said on Tuesday (Sep 10).
Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal is back defending herself against social media trolls. Over the last month or so, the shuttler has been engaging in a tug of war with fans over various topics. Saina had made certain comments during the recently-concluded Paris Olympics that got her into a bit of trouble with fans on the internet. During a podcast, Saina's husband Parupalli Kashyap brought up the topic, saying he read people think Saina was 'gifted' her bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Fuming at the suggestion, Saina gave a fiery reply to those making such comments.
Deepthi Jeevanji clinched the bronze medal for India in the women's 400m T20 category final race at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Although she came up short of her best timing, Deepthi was able to finish just behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey to win a huge medal for his country. It was a massive moment for the para-athlete who had to overcome hostility from her neighbours who made fun of her intellectual impairment and even called her a 'monkey'. Deepthi's parents were even asked to sent her to an orphanage but they did not stop supporting her.
How Indian Para athletes converted 19 medals in Tokyo to 29 in Paris. An NDTV Exclusive
The men's javelin throw F41 final in the Paris Paralympic Games earned India its 29th and final medal of the campaign, as well as the 7th gold medal, thanks to Navdeep Singh. Though the event ended on a controversial note, with Navdeep's initial silver being upgraded due to Iranian athlete's disqualification over the display of a flag, the India star was elated to put the Tokyo Paralympics ghosts to bed. After making history for India, earning first-ever medal in the F41 category of the Paralympics, Naval drew comparisons with India's Olympics star Neeraj Chopra.
A 12-member Pakistan contingent on Monday left for Chennai to take part in the South Asian Athletics Federation Junior Championships after getting visas from the Indian High Commission. An official confirmed that the athletes and officials had left for Chennai after visas were approved on Saturday. “The contingent has left via the Wagah border from where they will go to Amritsar and fly to Chennai where the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship is being held,” the official said.
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past. You must fight, just to keep them alive. Exorcising the ghost of Tokyo in Paris, Manu Bhaker etched her name into Olympic folklore as the 22-year-old became India's first markswoman to seal a podium finish in the 10m air pistol event at the Summer Games on July 28, 2024. What's better than one? Two. Fresh from a historic bronze, Bhaker doubled her medal tally in 72 hours. India's first athlete to seal two medals in a single Olympics since independence, shooting star Bhaker pinned her faith on the teachings of Bhagwat Gita to create her 'happiest memory' at the grandest stage of them all.
Another Paralympics is in the books — but certainly one not soon to be forgotten.