Bhavinaben Patel created history on Friday by becoming the first Indian to enter the semi-finals of the Paralympic Games Table Tennis competition and assured India a medal.

Tokyo Paralympics: PCI chief Deepa Malik elated as paddler Bhavina assures India medal

India at Paralympics: From Murlikant Petkar to Deepa Malik — meet the past medallists

Para-athlete Deepa Malik on Monday followed the National Sports Code guidelines and announced her retirement to hold her post as the president of the Paralympic Committee of India.

'Time to serve para-sports' - Legendary para-athlete Deepa Malik announces retirement

India's para-athlete Deepa Malik will receive Rajiv Khel Ratna award, which is the country's highest sporting honour. Malik, who became the first Indian female athlete to win a Paralympics medal, was finalised by the selection committee along with wrestler Bajrang Punia.

Deepa Malik to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav among 19 sportspersons have been nominated for the Arjuna award. The names of the sportspersons were finalised by the Selection Committee on Saturday.

Poonam Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja among 19 sportspersons nominated for Arjuna award

Deepa Malik won her second medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games on Friday after winning a bronze in the women's F51/52/53s discus throw event. Rio Paralympics medallist dedicated her medal to her "father's memory".

Asian Para Games: Deepa Malik wins bronze in discus throw event

The silver-medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games opens up about the challenges and stereotypes that the differently-abled encounter.

Deepa Malik: Defying the odds and reshaping perceptions

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