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What is Paralympics?

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About Paralympics

What is Paralympics?

Paralympic Games or Paralympics is an international multi-sport event for athletes with a range of disabilities. The event usually takes place every two years and almost immediately after the Olympic Games. There are two versions of Paralympic games — Winter and Summer Games. All Paralympic Games are managed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Athletes who participate have a range of disabilities including impaired muscle power, hypertonia, ataxia, vision impairment, intellectual impairment, etc.

Categories Paralympic athletes compete in

Given the different types of disabilities, there are several categories for the Paralympic athletes to compete in. There are ten eligible impairment types. The

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Latest Updates on Paralympics

Cindy Hook appointed CEO of 2032 Olympic organising committee in Brisbane

American executive Cindy Hook has been appointed as the inaugural CEO of the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2022 | 3:43 PM IST

Paralympic medallist Lekhara receives Para Sports Person of Year award

At the Turf 2022 and India Sports Awards of FICCI, former Ranji cricketer Sarkar Talwar was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award on Saturday

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in sports

Cheating in sports has existed as long as sports. Unfair advantage is sought by athletes and coaches to make sure they or their teams win at any cost. Here's a list of the 10 such instances

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Updated On : 05 Oct 2022 | 2:27 PM IST

PM Modi lauds paralympic champion Avani Lekhara on winning 2nd gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed young paralympic champion Avani Lekhara for clinching her second gold medal at the ongoing Chateauroux 2022 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in France

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Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 7:12 AM IST

Para shooting WC: Avani Lekhara wins gold; secures 2024 Paralympics spot

Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in France

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Updated On : 08 Jun 2022 | 7:15 AM IST

Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze in Paracanoe World Cup in Poland

Prachi bagged the bronze with a timing of 1:04.71 seconds behind silver medallist Brianna Hennessy of Canada (1:01.58s) and gold medallist Susan Seipel of Australia (1:01.54s)

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Updated On : 29 May 2022 | 11:50 AM IST

Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan, first para athlete to do so

The javelin thrower competes in the F46 events in the Paralympics and was among the four Paralympic medallists to be conferred with the Padma awards this year

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 9:53 PM IST

Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 1:33 PM IST

My wheelchair is my legs and my family is my backbone: Avani Lekhara

In a Q&A, the shooting gold medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics talks about her difficult journey after a debilitating accident left the wheelchair-bound champion totally paralysed waist down

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Updated On : 28 Jan 2022 | 8:39 PM IST

Hope on horizon for people with disabilities aspiring to be sports stars

India's splendid show at the Tokyo Paralympics has inspired many people with disabilities to get into sports; here's how they can complete the exciting yet challenging journey that will get them there

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Updated On : 28 Jan 2022 | 5:46 PM IST

CM Patnaik felicitates para-Olympians for their performance in Tokyo

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has felicitated the Para badminton players who won the medals at the recent Tokyo Paralympics and congratulated them on their spectacular performance in Tokyo.

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2021 | 8:09 AM IST

OYO names silver-medallist Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director

Joins three other independent directors and one nominee director, besides Ritesh Agarwal who is the chairman

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 12:23 AM IST

OYO appoints Paralympian Deepa Malik as independent director

Malik was a silver-medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 3:13 PM IST

I draw motivation and inspiration from you all: PM to para athletes

PM presented with an autographed stole and athletes' personal gear

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2021 | 3:12 PM IST

PM Modi hosts India Paralympic contingent, presented with autographed stole

India's Paralympians presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an autographed stole on Thursday during a breakfast hosted by him to felicitate the contingent at his residence here.

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2021 | 1:46 PM IST

Must congratulate all participants in Tokyo Paralympics: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that as the Tokyo Paralympics come to an end and winners are celebrated, all participants who gave their best must be congratulated.

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 11:42 PM IST

India's history-making Paralympians return to rousing reception

The last batch of India's triumphant Paralympic athletes, including shooting sensation Avani Lekhara and shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj, returned home

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 7:34 PM IST

Covid watch: Total 316 cases reported at Paralympics; six in last 24 hours

Six persons related to the Paralympic Games tested positive for Covid-19 as the sportspersons, officials, administrators, and volunteers that have gathered for the Tokyo Games left for home on Monday

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 6:50 PM IST

PM Modi to host Paralympians on their return to India: Sports Minister

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Sunday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the Paralympians on their return to India

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Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 9:19 PM IST

Tokyo Paralympics will motivate generations of athletes: PM Modi

Modi said on Sunday that their feat will always have a special place in the history of Indian sports and expressed hope to build on these successes to ensure greater participation in sports.

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Updated On : 05 Sep 2021 | 5:54 PM IST