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On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication

After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Paralympic gold medalist Navdeep Singh on Friday dedicated the award to his family and coach. Navdeep was awarded the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Navdeep Singh said that he is feeling very happy after receiving the award from President Murmu.

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

India's star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. A lot of athletes from across the world have also posted pictures of their worn out medals on social media in recent times. It has been learnt that the colour of Bhaker's medals has "come off" and they "have been in that state" for a long while now.

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

India's star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to get her two Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced by identical models as she is among the large group of athletes who have complained that their medals have already deteriorated. A lot of athletes from across the world have also posted pictures of their worn out medals on social media in recent times. It has been learnt that the colour of Bhaker's medals has "come off" and they "have been in that state" for a long while now.

From Setting New Benchmarks To Promising To Redefine Them, India Shattered Records At Paris 2024 Paralympics

India's para-athletes shattered the record books in Paris by delivering a performance of a lifetime, redefining the standard and raising the bar in the para-sports that will be seen as the benchmark in the coming years. The summer of Paris was one to remember for the Indian para-athletes and the entire nation. The magnitude of the success of the para-athletes in Paris echoed from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. In 12 days (August 28 to September 8), India made history by delivering a performance that will be remembered for years to come.

Badminton In 2024: Olympics Heartbreak, Paralympics Glory And Rising Talents

The dynamic duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty left a lasting impression, but Lakshya Sen's meltdown in the Paris Olympics' bronze medal match was frustration at its peak in a bitter-sweet season for Indian badminton during which moments of brilliance were often overshadowed by heartbreaks. It was both the best and worst of times for Satwik and Chirag, who reached four finals and won two titles, raising hopes for a historic Olympic medal. However, their campaign ended in disappointment with a quarterfinal exit in Paris.

"Zyada Difference Hota...": Paralympic Gold Medallist Navdeep Singh's Epic Reply To Rajpal Yadav Leaves Internet In Splits

A funny interaction between India's Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh and Bollywood star Rajpal Yadav has taken social media by storm. The viral clip is from Indian comedian Kapil Sharma's 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'. In the surfaced video, Rajpal praised Navdeep by having a look at his gold medal and said, "Hum aapke upar film banayenge (We will make a film on you)." To this Navdeep, who is four feet four inches tall, quickly replied, "Thoda sa hi fark hai sir, zyada difference hota sath khel rahe hote (We have only slight difference in our heights. Had it been similar, we both would have been playing together for India)." The response from the Paris champions left everyone in splits.

Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them

Workers removed the Olympics logo from the Eiffel Tower in the early hours of Friday, returning the beloved monument to its familiar form -- but perhaps only temporarily. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has promised to build new Olympic rings and return them to the landmark as a tribute to the hugely successful Olympic Games held in the capital during July and August. The proposal has polarised opinion in the French capital and has been criticised by descendants of the tower's designer Gustave Eiffel, as well as conservation groups.

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On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

Manu Bhaker's Paris Olympics Medals Damaged, International Olympic Committee Says This

From Setting New Benchmarks To Promising To Redefine Them, India Shattered Records At Paris 2024 Paralympics

Badminton In 2024: Olympics Heartbreak, Paralympics Glory And Rising Talents

"Zyada Difference Hota...": Paralympic Gold Medallist Navdeep Singh's Epic Reply To Rajpal Yadav Leaves Internet In Splits

Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them