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India's Singh elected OCA president unanimously
NEW DELHI : Randhir Singh was elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sunday for a four-year term, becoming the first Indian to assume the post.
Paris pays short tribute to Cheptegei
PARIS : A picture of Rebecca Cheptegei appeared on a giant screen after the Paralympics marathon events on Sunday in a tribute to the Ugandan runner who died on Thursday, four days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya.
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"Nobody Should Make Fun Of Us": Navdeep Singh, Who Suffered From Dwarfism, After Clinching Paris Paralympics Gold
Navdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, endured not just the usual rigours of training but cruel taunts from onlookers while growing up in his village in Haryana's Panipat district. On Saturday, having turned those taunts into his biggest triumph on sport's grandest stage, the four feet four inches tall para athlete expressed his concerns with the indignities visited upon people whose bodies don't fit the usual moulds, and demanded "same respect" for them. The 23-year-old Indian javelin thrower won an unparalleled gold in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympic Games.
Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected As Olympic Council Of Asia President
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in New Delhi. A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. His tenure will run from 2024 till 2028, and his election was unanimous. The 77-year-old Randhir has been the OCA acting president since 2021, filling in for Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who was handed a 15-year ban from sports administration in May this year over ethics breaches.
Riding The Waters In God's Own Playground: Dominik Hernler Displays Incredible Wakeboarding Skills Across Kerala's Iconic Backwaters
Renowned Austrian Wakeboarder and Red Bull athlete Dominik Hernler makes history on the backwaters of Alleppey, jumps over 500 people in 5 iconic snake boats. Dominik Hernler achieved this stunning feat and showcased his elite wakeboarding skills in the backwaters of Kerala over the course of a week, in partnership with Volkswagen. Nestled in the picturesque backwaters of Kerala's Alleppey, a place known for its serene landscapes and cultural heritage, Austrian wakeboarder Dominik Hernler embarked on a thrilling adventure like no other. Dominik, a Red Bull athlete, and a world-renowned figure in the wakeboarding community, took to the waters of Alleppey to showcase his extraordinary skills in a setting that beautifully combines tradition and modernity.
"Used The Wrong Flag": India Coach Reacts To Navdeep Singh's Upgraded Javelin Throw Gold Medal
India para-athletics head coach Satyanarayana expressed his delight on Navdeep's silver being upgraded to gold after Iran's appeal was rejected by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at the Paris Paralympics. The men's javelin F41 final had everything in store for the spectators, from breaking Paralympic records to a player disqualification at the end. In the final, initially, Islamic Republic of Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah took the top honours with a Paralympic record of 47.64m, and Navdeep finished second with a throw of 47.32m