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Worlds First High-Altitude Para Sports Centre To Be Established In Ladakh

The world's first high-altitude para sports centre dedicated to training and nurturing para-athletes in the country will be established in Leh, Ladakh and will focus on training for international competitions, including the larger goal of preparing para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum and Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF). The high-altitude para sports centre will offer inclusive, world-class training to para-athletes, not only from India but globally, providing them with a competitive edge unique to high-altitude training environments and also an opportunity for Indian para players to train alongside the champions of the game.

Visa Row: Pakistan Players Say They Did Not Receive Indian Visa For This Event, Sources Say Otherwise

Amid the ICC Champions Trophy stand-off between India and Pakistan, other sporting events also seem to be taking a toll. For the Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship and Delhi Cup in India, some Pakistan players claimed they were not issued visa. According to reports, Pakistan players had submitted applications two months in advance, but the matter lingered on. Now, sources have said that 12 visas were issued to the Pakistan team. "We have seen media reports on denial of visas to Pakistani players. 12 visas were issued to the Pakistani team on 07.11.2024, well in time for them to travel to India for these events. This included the defending champion of the Asia Cup and the reigning World Youth Champion," a source told NDTV.

National Sports Awards Applications Invited Till November 14: Sports Ministry

The applications for the National Sports Awards will be invited till November 14, said the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The list of awards bestowed upon the sportspersons include: Arjuna Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award (Lifetime) and the Dronacharya Award. The other awards include the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy, the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar and the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award. Last year, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the biggest sports honour in the country, was awarded to star pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

"Phenomenal": PM Narendra Modi Lauds India's Billiards World Champion Pankaj Advani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated veteran billiards player Pankaj Advani for securing the 2024 World Billiards Championship, saying that the player has demonstrated what excellence is from time to time. Thirty nine-year-old Advani secured his 28th world title during the IBSG World Billiards Championship in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. He defeated England's Robert Hall in the final. This win also marks his seventh successive world title win in the sport. PM Modi lauded the cueist for his "dedication, passion and commitment". "Phenomenal accomplishment! Congratulations to you. Your dedication, passion and commitment are outstanding. You have time and again demonstrated what excellence is. Your success will also keep inspiring upcoming athletes. @PankajAdvani247," PM Modi posted on X.

Worlds First High-Altitude Para Sports Centre To Be Established In Ladakh

The world's first high-altitude para sports centre dedicated to training and nurturing para-athletes in the country will be established in Leh, Ladakh and will focus on training for international competitions, including the larger goal of preparing para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum and Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF). The high-altitude para sports centre will offer inclusive, world-class training to para-athletes, not only from India but globally, providing them with a competitive edge unique to high-altitude training environments and also an opportunity for Indian para players to train alongside the champions of the game.

No Indian Visa for Pakistan Players For This Championship Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Amid the ICC Champions Trophy stand-off between India and Pakistan, other sporting events also seem to be taking a toll. The Indian High Commission has now refused to issue visas to most Pakistani players from the upcoming Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship and Delhi Cup. It has been reported that Pakistan players had submitted applications two months in advance, but the matter lingered on. Now, the Indian High Commission has confirmed that the said players will not be issued visas.

88 Pictures, Indian Animation And VFX Studio Launches Game Development Division

88 Pictures, a premium animation and VFX studio from India has announced the launch of its new gaming division, 88Games, marking the studio's foray into the world of game development. With a commitment to crafting world-class indie games for PC and console audiences, 88Games is set to bring a fresh perspective to gaming by blending high-quality visuals with storytelling rooted in Indian rich and diverse history and culture.

Pankaj Advani Bags Record 28th World Billiards Title

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th world title, seventh in a row, defeating England's Robert Hall 4-2 at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha on Saturday. Advani's winning streak had begun in 2016 and has also survived two years (2020, 2021) of vacuum created by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hall took an early lead in the opening frame, but the Indian rallied to reach the magic 150 first. He then delivered an astonishing unfinished 147 break in the second frame, leaving Hall stunned. The third frame was a masterclass in tactical brilliance from both finalists.

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Worlds First High-Altitude Para Sports Centre To Be Established In Ladakh

Visa Row: Pakistan Players Say They Did Not Receive Indian Visa For This Event, Sources Say Otherwise

National Sports Awards Applications Invited Till November 14: Sports Ministry

"Phenomenal": PM Narendra Modi Lauds India's Billiards World Champion Pankaj Advani

Worlds First High-Altitude Para Sports Centre To Be Established In Ladakh

No Indian Visa for Pakistan Players For This Championship Ahead Of Champions Trophy

88 Pictures, Indian Animation And VFX Studio Launches Game Development Division

Pankaj Advani Bags Record 28th World Billiards Title