<p>The Great Britain athlete Krysten Coombs, who won a bronze medal in badminton men's singles SH6 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 had a cameo in the popular TV series 'Game of Thrones' (GoT) also.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing the semi-final clash against India's Krishna Nagar,&nbsp;Coombs emerged victorious in the bronze-medal match against Brazil's Vitor Goncalves Tavares. He bounced back by coming from a game down to beat Tavares 12-21, 21-10, 21-16 in the SH6 event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, it's just not the bronze medal, Krysten's 'Game of Thrones' connection has piqued readers to know more about his role in one of the most famous TV shows.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Krysten appeared in the second episode of season 4 titled 'The Lion and the Rose' when he along with a group of others dwarfs took part in a mock re-enactment of the "War of the Five Kings".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bronze medallist played the role of Balon Greyjoy in the reenactment and the scene took place during King Joffrey's wedding to Margaery Tyrell, one of the most popular scenes in the entire series that saw the suspenseful death of Joffrey as he was poisoned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Krysten spoke about&nbsp;Peter Dinklage also, who was one of the main characters (Tyrion Lannister) in GoT, Coombs said as quoted by The Sun: "I'd like to think that now I'm in the same position as him there. Hopefully I can inspire other kids with achondroplasia and other types of dwarfism at home."</p>

<p>"Show them that there is a journey, there's a life and you can be successful with it. This is the pinnacle. I know I'm a fighter and a strong person. I just dug in and thought I can do this and went for it," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as Team GB is concerned, they finished as runners-up in the overall table for the second successive Paralympic Games with 41 gold, 38 silver and 45 bronze.&nbsp;</p>


The Great Britain athlete Krysten Coombs, who won a bronze medal in badminton men's singles SH6 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 had a cameo in the popular TV series 'Game of Thrones' (GoT) also.

The Great Britain athlete Krysten Coombs, who won a bronze medal in badminton men's singles SH6 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 had a cameo in the popular TV series 'Game of Thrones' (GoT) also. After losing the semi-final clash against India's Krishna Nagar, Coombs emerged victorious in the bronze-medal match against Brazil's Vitor Goncalves Tavares. He bounced back by coming from a game down to beat Tavares 12-21, 21-10, 21-16 in the SH6 event. Well, it's just not the bronze medal, Krysten's 'Game of Thrones' connection has piqued readers to know more about his role in one of the most famous TV shows. ALSO READ | Michael Schumacher's close friend gives a rare update on Formula 1 legend Krysten appeared in the second episode of season 4 titled 'The Lion and the Rose' when he along with a group of others dwarfs took part in a mock re-enactment of the "War of the Five Kings". The bronze medallist played the role of Balon Greyjoy in the reenactment and the scene took place during King Joffrey's wedding to Margaery Tyrell, one of the most popular scenes in the entire series that saw the suspenseful death of Joffrey as he was poisoned. Watch the video here: × "𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙄’𝙢 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬." 🗣️ @krysten_coombs 🇬🇧#Parabadminton #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #WeThe15 #RaiseARacket 🏸 📸 Craig Burgess pic.twitter.com/NCOgg2G4Mh — BWF (@bwfmedia) September 2, 2021 × "𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿. 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁 (𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹)." 🗣️ @krysten_coombs 🇬🇧#RaiseARacket 🏸 #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #ParaBadminton #WeThe15 📸 Craig Burgess pic.twitter.com/oiSMECTYxb — BWF (@bwfmedia) September 5, 2021 × ALSO READ | Twitter loses it over Money Heist Professor's doppelganger in Pakistan Krysten spoke about Peter Dinklage also, who was one of the main characters (Tyrion Lannister) in GoT, Coombs said as quoted by The Sun: "I'd like to think that now I'm in the same position as him there. Hopefully I can inspire other kids with achondroplasia and other types of dwarfism at home." "Show them that there is a journey, there's a life and you can be successful with it. This is the pinnacle. I know I'm a fighter and a strong person. I just dug in and thought I can do this and went for it," he added. As far as Team GB is concerned, they finished as runners-up in the overall table for the second successive Paralympic Games with 41 gold, 38 silver and 45 bronze.

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<p>Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 concluded with a colourful closing ceremony and the Indian contingent finished their campaign at an all-time high by securing a total of 19 medals — 5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With five medals, the shooting contingent emerged as the biggest contributor, followed by high jump and badminton with four each. Badminton and Taekwondo made their debut in Tokyo, both of which were represented by India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fighting all the odds, the medal winners and the participants emerged as champions and giving any adjective to them would be an understatement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-tokyo-bids-colourful-farewell-to-historic-and-fantastic-paralympics-410966">Tokyo bids colourful farewell to historic and fantastic Paralympics</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here are historic firsts and top 10 shining moments of India:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>1) India sent its biggest ever contingent of 54 para-athletes across as many as 9 sporting disciplines at the Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2) India finished 24th in the overall medal tally out of a total of 162 nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>3) Bhavina Patel (silver) became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>4) Harvinder Singh (bronze) won India's first-ever archery medal at the Paralympics. &nbsp;</p>

<p>5) Shooter Avani Lekhara (gold) became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal. She shot a new Paralympic record of 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 class final.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>6) After winning the gold, Avani became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals as she won bronze also. She finished third in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>7) Devendra Jhajharia won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw F46 class and became India's most decorated. He has previously won two Paralympic gold medals at Athens 2004 and Rio 2016 Games. (He levelled with Joginder Singh Bedi, who also has three medals - two bronze and one silver).</p>

<p>8) Javelin thrower Sumit Antil (gold) shining the brightest and en route winning the medal, he shattered his own world record multiple times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>9) At the age of 18, Praveen Kumar (silver) became India's youngest medallist in the high jump which came with an Asian record for the debutant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>10) As badminton made its Paralympics debut at Tokyo Games, Pramod Bhagat scripted history as he became the first-ever champion in the men's singles SL3 category.&nbsp;</p>


Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 concluded with a colourful closing ceremony and the Indian contingent finished their campaign at an all-time high by securing a total of 19 medals — 5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals.

Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 concluded with a colourful closing ceremony and the Indian contingent finished their campaign at an all-time high by securing a total of 19 medals — 5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals. With five medals, the shooting contingent emerged as the biggest contributor, followed by high jump and badminton with four each. Badminton and Taekwondo made their debut in Tokyo, both of which were represented by India. Fighting all the odds, the medal winners and the participants emerged as champions and giving any adjective to them would be an understatement. IN PICS | Tokyo bids colourful farewell to historic and fantastic Paralympics Here are historic firsts and top 10 shining moments of India: 1) India sent its biggest ever contingent of 54 para-athletes across as many as 9 sporting disciplines at the Games. 2) India finished 24th in the overall medal tally out of a total of 162 nations. 3) Bhavina Patel (silver) became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal. 4) Harvinder Singh (bronze) won India's first-ever archery medal at the Paralympics. 5) Shooter Avani Lekhara (gold) became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal. She shot a new Paralympic record of 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 class final. ALSO READ | 'Every member is a champion and source of inspiration': PM Modi hails Indian contingent at Tokyo Paralympics 🇮🇳 at Tokyo #Paralympics ✅ Highest Haul of 1️⃣9️⃣🏅 ✅ Ranked 2️⃣4️⃣th Highest overall ranking ✅ 1️⃣ New 🌏 Record Set & 1️⃣ equalled ✅ 2️⃣ New Paralympics Records Set ✅ 2️⃣ New Asian Records Set ✅ 1st ever 2️⃣🥇in Shooting ✅ 1st ever🥈in Table Tennis ✅ 1st ever🥉in Archery 1/3 pic.twitter.com/fhQT3zCT7U — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 5, 2021 × 6) After winning the gold, Avani became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals as she won bronze also. She finished third in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 category. 7) Devendra Jhajharia won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw F46 class and became India's most decorated. He has previously won two Paralympic gold medals at Athens 2004 and Rio 2016 Games. (He levelled with Joginder Singh Bedi, who also has three medals - two bronze and one silver). 8) Javelin thrower Sumit Antil (gold) shining the brightest and en route winning the medal, he shattered his own world record multiple times. 9) At the age of 18, Praveen Kumar (silver) became India's youngest medallist in the high jump which came with an Asian record for the debutant. 10) As badminton made its Paralympics debut at Tokyo Games, Pramod Bhagat scripted history as he became the first-ever champion in the men's singles SL3 category.

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<p>International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said on Sunday (September 5), the closing day of the Tokyo Paralympics, he was "really emotional and happy" that organisers were able to pull off the Games during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>Parsons told a news conference that there were early doubts over whether the Paralympics could actually take place but gave credit to Japanese organisers for their unwavering support.</p>

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<p>"There were many times when we thought these Games could not happen, even before the postponement, after the postponement. But if I may, again I would like to highlight just the fact that from the Japanese side we always had the support. They were always firm, they were always assertive, they were always positive, 'We are going to deliver these Games,'" he said.</p>

<p>"And to see that we have achieved to deliver these Games, and that the athletes are happy, it makes me really emotional and happy."</p>

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<p>Some in Japan still think the Olympics and Paralympics should not have been held due to the pandemic, and Parsons said he respected their opinion despite not agreeing with it.</p>

<p>"So if people are still (critical) about the Paralympic Games, I have a different opinion but I respect their opinion, I understand they can have a different opinion," he said.</p>

<p>The Tokyo Paralympics were held August 24 to September 5. The next edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is scheduled for 2024 in Paris.</p>


International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said on Sunday (September 5), the closing day of the Tokyo Paralympics, he was "really emotional and happy" that organisers were able to pull off the Games during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said on Sunday (September 5), the closing day of the Tokyo Paralympics, he was "really emotional and happy" that organisers were able to pull off the Games during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parsons told a news conference that there were early doubts over whether the Paralympics could actually take place but gave credit to Japanese organisers for their unwavering support. ALSO READ | Watch: Brazilian blind footballer Raimundo Mendes scores an absolute stunner to clinch Paralympic title "There were many times when we thought these Games could not happen, even before the postponement, after the postponement. But if I may, again I would like to highlight just the fact that from the Japanese side we always had the support. They were always firm, they were always assertive, they were always positive, 'We are going to deliver these Games,'" he said. "And to see that we have achieved to deliver these Games, and that the athletes are happy, it makes me really emotional and happy." ALSO READ | Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar wins gold for India in men's singles SH6 category Some in Japan still think the Olympics and Paralympics should not have been held due to the pandemic, and Parsons said he respected their opinion despite not agreeing with it. "So if people are still (critical) about the Paralympic Games, I have a different opinion but I respect their opinion, I understand they can have a different opinion," he said. The Tokyo Paralympics were held August 24 to September 5. The next edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is scheduled for 2024 in Paris.

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<p>Footballer Raimundo Mendes scored an absolute stunner as the Brazilian football team defeated Argentina to win a gold medal at Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the goalless first half, Brazil emerged victorious in a clash of South American football giants in the five-a-side gold-medal match as they defeated Argentina 1-0 at Aomi Urban Sports Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a few minutes remaining in the tense final match, Raimundo Mendes got possession of the ball and what he did after that, was a delight to watch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mendes, who is better known as Nonato, scored the only goal as he dribbled past two opponents and scored a brilliant goal to win the fifth consecutive football gold medal for Brazil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After finishing off in style with the outside of his left foot into the top corner, Mendes ran off to celebrate with his teammates.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brazil vs Argentina is one of the most keenly contested rivalries in football and Brazil once again proved that they are unbeatable on the Paralympic Games stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brazil have won the gold medal on all occasions since 2005 - when the sport was introduced to the Paralympics and their run at the Tokyo Games was sensational.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-suhas-yathiraj-clinches-silver-in-mens-singles-badminton-sl4-event-410777" hreflang="en">Tokyo Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj clinches silver in men's singles badminton SL4 even</a></strong></p>

<p>With conceding a single goal, Brazil defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0, France 4-0 and Morocco 1-0 in the semifinal on their way to reach the final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It’s a privilege. We played five Paralympics and won five medals," goalkeeper Luan Goncalves said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are warriors. I wasn't nervous but we have an emotional strength, we fought for this game and the most important thing is that we were relaxed and that helped," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Footballer Raimundo Mendes scored an absolute stunner as the Brazilian football team defeated Argentina to win a gold medal at Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4).

Footballer Raimundo Mendes scored an absolute stunner as the Brazilian football team defeated Argentina to win a gold medal at Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4). After the goalless first half, Brazil emerged victorious in a clash of South American football giants in the five-a-side gold-medal match as they defeated Argentina 1-0 at Aomi Urban Sports Park. With a few minutes remaining in the tense final match, Raimundo Mendes got possession of the ball and what he did after that, was a delight to watch. ALSO READ | Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar wins gold for India in men's singles SH6 category Mendes, who is better known as Nonato, scored the only goal as he dribbled past two opponents and scored a brilliant goal to win the fifth consecutive football gold medal for Brazil. After finishing off in style with the outside of his left foot into the top corner, Mendes ran off to celebrate with his teammates. Watch the goal here: #Paralympics #football @paralympics #Brazil #Argentina Brazilian Blind Footballer #RaimundoMendes Helps His Team To #OlympicGold As He Spectacularly Dribbles Past 2 Argentinian Defenders To Score The The Winning Goal In The Men's Five-A-Side Football. Brazil Won 1-0 pic.twitter.com/iraxOblS3A — TONYINBHAM (@TT0121) September 4, 2021 × Dancing through the defence 🕺 What a goal for @cpboficial! #BlindFootball #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/TOCutJWXFl — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) September 4, 2021 × Brazil vs Argentina is one of the most keenly contested rivalries in football and Brazil once again proved that they are unbeatable on the Paralympic Games stage. Brazil have won the gold medal on all occasions since 2005 - when the sport was introduced to the Paralympics and their run at the Tokyo Games was sensational. ALSO READ: Tokyo Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj clinches silver in men's singles badminton SL4 even With conceding a single goal, Brazil defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0, France 4-0 and Morocco 1-0 in the semifinal on their way to reach the final. "It’s a privilege. We played five Paralympics and won five medals," goalkeeper Luan Goncalves said. "We are warriors. I wasn't nervous but we have an emotional strength, we fought for this game and the most important thing is that we were relaxed and that helped," he added. ×

Watch: Brazilian blind footballer Raimundo Mendes scores an absolute stunner to clinch Paralympic title

<p>Afghan&nbsp;athletes carried their national flag during closing ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics Games 2020 at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday (September 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli managed to participate in the Games after they were evacuated from Afghanistan, arriving in Tokyo on August 29.</p>

<p>They caught a secret flight from Paris one week after being evacuated from Kabul.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-mirabai-chanu-to-avani-lekhara-5-women-olympians-who-have-made-a-lasting-impact-with-glittering-performances-410823">From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances</a></strong></p>

<p>During the closing ceremony, the pair, wearing red and green team tracksuits, handed the flag over to a volunteer before joining other athletes in helping to decorate a replica of Tokyo's Skytree Tower.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to political chaos and unfortunate turn of events, the Afghan athletes could not travel to Japan on time to participate in the opening ceremony as a volunteer had carried the Afghanistan flag spreading a "message of solidarity and peace".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch&nbsp;Afghanistan athletes during&nbsp;the closing ceremony:</strong></p>

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<p>During the opening ceremony, there was no information on the evacuation of both the athletes. Later, details of their evacuation via Paris had been kept secret, in what International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence described as a "major global operation".</p>

<p>"Both athletes are here in Tokyo to fulfil their dreams, sending out a very strong message of hope to many others around the world," Spence said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-neeraj-chopra-to-krishna-nagar-olympic-and-paralympic-gold-diggers-make-india-happy-410895">From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy</a></strong></p>

<p>Due to their delayed arrival, Rasouli was too late to compete in his favoured T47 100m event, but he entered the long jump final and recorded jumps of 4.37, 4.21 and 4.46. It did not win him a medal, but the attempts were long enough to cross physical, mental and political hurdles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khudadadi, 22, fought in the Paralympics' first-ever taekwondo bout. She didn't get the desired result but her participation itself is inspirational.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If we look at the medal tally, China finished on top of the medal table with 207, including 96 golds, followed by Britain, the United States and the Russian team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tokyo Paralympics were held from August 24 to September 5. The next edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is scheduled for 2024 in Paris.<br />
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Afghan athletes carried their national flag during closing ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics Games 2020 at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday (September 5). Taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli managed to participate in the Games after they were evacuated from Afghanistan, arriving in Tokyo on August 29.

Afghan athletes carried their national flag during closing ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics Games 2020 at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday (September 5). Taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli managed to participate in the Games after they were evacuated from Afghanistan, arriving in Tokyo on August 29. They caught a secret flight from Paris one week after being evacuated from Kabul. ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances During the closing ceremony, the pair, wearing red and green team tracksuits, handed the flag over to a volunteer before joining other athletes in helping to decorate a replica of Tokyo's Skytree Tower. Due to political chaos and unfortunate turn of events, the Afghan athletes could not travel to Japan on time to participate in the opening ceremony as a volunteer had carried the Afghanistan flag spreading a "message of solidarity and peace". Watch Afghanistan athletes during the closing ceremony: At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games closing ceremony. #afghanistanwomen #afghanistan #Paralympics #ParaTaekwondo #ParaAthletics pic.twitter.com/R5An5TGivi — Arian Sadiqi (@ArianSadiqi) September 5, 2021 × During the opening ceremony, there was no information on the evacuation of both the athletes. Later, details of their evacuation via Paris had been kept secret, in what International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence described as a "major global operation". "Both athletes are here in Tokyo to fulfil their dreams, sending out a very strong message of hope to many others around the world," Spence said. ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy Due to their delayed arrival, Rasouli was too late to compete in his favoured T47 100m event, but he entered the long jump final and recorded jumps of 4.37, 4.21 and 4.46. It did not win him a medal, but the attempts were long enough to cross physical, mental and political hurdles. Khudadadi, 22, fought in the Paralympics' first-ever taekwondo bout. She didn't get the desired result but her participation itself is inspirational. If we look at the medal tally, China finished on top of the medal table with 207, including 96 golds, followed by Britain, the United States and the Russian team. The Tokyo Paralympics were held from August 24 to September 5. The next edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is scheduled for 2024 in Paris.

Watch: Afghan athletes carry national flag high during Tokyo Paralympics closing ceremony

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a special note for the Indian contingent at the stereotype-defying Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 after the spectacular event came to an end with India winning historic 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver, six bronze.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is India's best-ever Paralympics medal haul. With five medals, the shooting contingent emerged as the biggest contributor, followed by high jump and badminton with four each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi wrote, "In the history of Indian sports, the Tokyo #Paralympics will always have a special place. The games will remain etched in the memory of every Indian and will motivate generations of athletes to pursue sports. Every member of our contingent is a champion and source of inspiration."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-mirabai-chanu-to-avani-lekhara-5-women-olympians-who-have-made-a-lasting-impact-with-glittering-performances-410823">From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances</a></strong></p>

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<p>"The historic number of medals India won has filled our hearts with joy. I would like to appreciate the coaches, support staff and families of our athletes for their constant support to the players. We hope to build on our successes to ensure greater participation in sports," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi further wrote, "Like I had said earlier, the people of Japan, particularly Tokyo and the Japanese Government, must be lauded for their exceptional hospitality, eye for detail and spreading the much needed message of resilience and togetherness through these Olympics."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-neeraj-chopra-to-krishna-nagar-olympic-and-paralympic-gold-diggers-make-india-happy-410895">From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy</a></strong></p>

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<p>The medal winners and participants were an inspiration but there were some historic firsts. For example, Bhavina Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal, Harvinder Singh's medal in archery was also exemplary, shooter Avani Lekhara stood out as she became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a special note for the Indian contingent at the stereotype-defying Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 after the spectacular event came to an end with India winning historic 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver, six bronze.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a special note for the Indian contingent at the stereotype-defying Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 after the spectacular event came to an end with India winning historic 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver, six bronze. This is India's best-ever Paralympics medal haul. With five medals, the shooting contingent emerged as the biggest contributor, followed by high jump and badminton with four each. Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi wrote, "In the history of Indian sports, the Tokyo #Paralympics will always have a special place. The games will remain etched in the memory of every Indian and will motivate generations of athletes to pursue sports. Every member of our contingent is a champion and source of inspiration." ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances Like I had said earlier, the people of Japan, particularly Tokyo and the Japanese Government, must be lauded for their exceptional hospitality, eye for detail and spreading the much needed message of resilience and togetherness through these Olympics. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021 × "The historic number of medals India won has filled our hearts with joy. I would like to appreciate the coaches, support staff and families of our athletes for their constant support to the players. We hope to build on our successes to ensure greater participation in sports," he added. PM Modi further wrote, "Like I had said earlier, the people of Japan, particularly Tokyo and the Japanese Government, must be lauded for their exceptional hospitality, eye for detail and spreading the much needed message of resilience and togetherness through these Olympics." ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy 🇮🇳 at Tokyo #Paralympics ✅ Highest Haul of 1️⃣9️⃣🏅 ✅ Ranked 2️⃣4️⃣th Highest overall ranking ✅ 1️⃣ New 🌏 Record Set & 1️⃣ equalled ✅ 2️⃣ New Paralympics Records Set ✅ 2️⃣ New Asian Records Set ✅ 1st ever 2️⃣🥇in Shooting ✅ 1st ever🥈in Table Tennis ✅ 1st ever🥉in Archery 1/3 pic.twitter.com/fhQT3zCT7U — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 5, 2021 × The medal winners and participants were an inspiration but there were some historic firsts. For example, Bhavina Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal, Harvinder Singh's medal in archery was also exemplary, shooter Avani Lekhara stood out as she became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal.

'Every member is a champion and source of inspiration': PM Modi hails Indian contingent at Tokyo Paralympics

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<p>Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 to lead India to its best-ever haul in the Olympics with seven medals — a gold, two silvers and four bronze medals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar streak was followed in the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the Indian contingent displayed a spectacular performance winning a total of 19 medals — five gold, eight silver, six bronze.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is India's best-ever Paralympics medal haul as it has eclipsed previous best medals tallies – four each at the Stoke Mandeville and New York Games in 1984 and Rio 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With five medals, the shooting contingent emerged as the biggest contributor, followed by high jump and badminton with four each.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-mirabai-chanu-to-avani-lekhara-5-women-olympians-who-have-made-a-lasting-impact-with-glittering-performances-410823">From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances</a></strong></p>

<p>All the medal winners and participants were an inspiration but there were some historic firsts. For example, Bhavina Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal, Harvinder Singh's medal in archery was also exemplary, shooter Avani Lekhara stood out as she became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the cycle of Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has ended, the entire nation is celebrating all the medal winners and participants. Some of the social media users have hailed the gold medallists as "gold diggers" in an absolutely and utterly positive way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's a quick look at all the gold winners from India at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020:</p>

<h2><strong>Tokyo Olympics 2020</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Neeraj Chopra</strong></p>

<p>Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Neeraj achieved the mark of 87.58 metres in the javelin throw final at the Olympic Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also became the only second Indian after shooter Abhinav Bindra to clinch a top podium finish at Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Tokyo Paralympics 2020</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Avani Lekhara</strong></p>

<p>Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the R-2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event on her debut at the Paralympic Games. She entered the history books after becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in shooting at an Olympic and Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Avani shot a new Paralympic record of 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle shooting and equalled the world record score in the category. The 19-year-old outclassed Cuiping Zhang of China and reigning world champion Iryna Shchetnik of Ukraine to win gold.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm so happy I could be the one to contribute it. Hopefully, there's a lot of medals more to come," Lekhara said after winning the elusive medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And yes, there was as Avani went on to first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals after she won a bronze in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 category.</p>

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<p><strong>Sumit Antil</strong></p>

<p>Sumit Antil produced a record-shattering performance as he thrice broke his own world record to win gold in the men's javelin throw F64 category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his first attempt, Sumit threw 66.95m and created a world record only to break it again as he threw another record of 68.08m in his second attempt. He went on to create another world record and held the top spot with his best throw of 68.55 in his fifth attempt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Neeraj Chopra's medal pressurised me to grab a medal in Olympic but he always motivated me by saying you are too strong and fit. Neeraj has played the biggest role in my achievement," Sumit told ANI.</p>

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<p><strong>Manish Narwal</strong></p>

<p>The shooting contingent won two gold medals as Manish Narwal clinched the glory after Avani. He won the gold medal in men's 50m pistol SH1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points to claim the top spot on the podium.</p>

<p><strong>Parmod Bhagat</strong></p>

<p>Pramod Bhagat scripted history as he became the first-ever champion in the first-ever edition of para-badminton at the Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pramod defeated Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in the men's singles SL3 category.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Krishna Nagar</strong></p>

<p>Another shuttler Krishna Nagar won a gold medal in men’s singles SH6 Badminton to wrap up up India's campaign at the Tokyo Paralympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a dream come true. I want to thank my father, mother, uncle, auntie, God, my coaches," said Nagar after winning India's fifth gold at the Games.</p>

<p>"This is the first time that badminton has been added to the Paralympics and I hope that India will keep winning and doing their best at upcoming Games."</p>


Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 to lead India to its best-ever haul in the Olympics with seven medals — a gold, two silvers and four bronze medals.

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 to lead India to its best-ever haul in the Olympics with seven medals — a gold, two silvers and four bronze medals. A similar streak was followed in the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the Indian contingent displayed a spectacular performance winning a total of 19 medals — five gold, eight silver, six bronze. This is India's best-ever Paralympics medal haul as it has eclipsed previous best medals tallies – four each at the Stoke Mandeville and New York Games in 1984 and Rio 2016. With five medals, the shooting contingent emerged as the biggest contributor, followed by high jump and badminton with four each. ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances All the medal winners and participants were an inspiration but there were some historic firsts. For example, Bhavina Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal, Harvinder Singh's medal in archery was also exemplary, shooter Avani Lekhara stood out as she became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal. As the cycle of Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has ended, the entire nation is celebrating all the medal winners and participants. Some of the social media users have hailed the gold medallists as "gold diggers" in an absolutely and utterly positive way. Here's a quick look at all the gold winners from India at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020: Tokyo Olympics 2020 Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Neeraj achieved the mark of 87.58 metres in the javelin throw final at the Olympic Stadium. He also became the only second Indian after shooter Abhinav Bindra to clinch a top podium finish at Olympics. Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Avani Lekhara Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the R-2 women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event on her debut at the Paralympic Games. She entered the history books after becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in shooting at an Olympic and Paralympic Games. Avani shot a new Paralympic record of 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle shooting and equalled the world record score in the category. The 19-year-old outclassed Cuiping Zhang of China and reigning world champion Iryna Shchetnik of Ukraine to win gold. "I'm so happy I could be the one to contribute it. Hopefully, there's a lot of medals more to come," Lekhara said after winning the elusive medal. And yes, there was as Avani went on to first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals after she won a bronze in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 category. The performance of our athletes at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics speeks volume about our determination to take #IndiaSports to the new heights. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports heartily congratulates all the 54 athletes for a phenomenal show at Tokyo. India is proud of you all. 🇮🇳👏 pic.twitter.com/X3mPPbQ4WS — Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) September 5, 2021 × Sumit Antil Sumit Antil produced a record-shattering performance as he thrice broke his own world record to win gold in the men's javelin throw F64 category. In his first attempt, Sumit threw 66.95m and created a world record only to break it again as he threw another record of 68.08m in his second attempt. He went on to create another world record and held the top spot with his best throw of 68.55 in his fifth attempt. "Neeraj Chopra's medal pressurised me to grab a medal in Olympic but he always motivated me by saying you are too strong and fit. Neeraj has played the biggest role in my achievement," Sumit told ANI. 🇮🇳 at Tokyo #Paralympics ✅ Highest Haul of 1️⃣9️⃣🏅 ✅ Ranked 2️⃣4️⃣th Highest overall ranking ✅ 1️⃣ New 🌏 Record Set & 1️⃣ equalled ✅ 2️⃣ New Paralympics Records Set ✅ 2️⃣ New Asian Records Set ✅ 1st ever 2️⃣🥇in Shooting ✅ 1st ever🥈in Table Tennis ✅ 1st ever🥉in Archery 1/3 pic.twitter.com/fhQT3zCT7U — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 5, 2021 × Manish Narwal The shooting contingent won two gold medals as Manish Narwal clinched the glory after Avani. He won the gold medal in men's 50m pistol SH1. The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points to claim the top spot on the podium. Parmod Bhagat Pramod Bhagat scripted history as he became the first-ever champion in the first-ever edition of para-badminton at the Paralympic Games. Pramod defeated Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in the men's singles SL3 category. Krishna Nagar Another shuttler Krishna Nagar won a gold medal in men’s singles SH6 Badminton to wrap up up India's campaign at the Tokyo Paralympics. "This is a dream come true. I want to thank my father, mother, uncle, auntie, God, my coaches," said Nagar after winning India's fifth gold at the Games. "This is the first time that badminton has been added to the Paralympics and I hope that India will keep winning and doing their best at upcoming Games."

From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' made India happy

<p>Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tokyo Paralympics emerged as a Games of hope,&nbsp;courage and inspiration. The IPC chief said the pandemic-delayed Games had "not just been historic, they have been fantastic".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't want to do this, but the time has come for me to declare the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games closed," he said.</p>

<p>"During our carnival of sport, we have celebrated difference, exhibited the best of humanity, and shown unity in diversity. Our journey cannot end here."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-mirabai-chanu-to-avani-lekhara-5-women-olympians-who-have-made-a-lasting-impact-with-glittering-performances-410823">From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances</a></strong></p>

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<p>The 13-day long event ended with a colourful event filled with harmonious music and stunning dance performances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unprecedented Paralympic Games was postponed for a year due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and no fans were allowed during the events. However, a few thousand school children were allowed into some Paralympic venues, following&nbsp;necessary measures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There were many times when we thought these games could not happen," Parsons said. "There were many sleepless nights."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-neeraj-chopra-to-krishna-nagar-olympic-and-paralympic-gold-diggers-make-india-happy-410895">From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' made India happy</a></strong></p>

<p>The closing ceremony was entitled "Harmonious Cacophony" and involved both able-bodied actors and others with disabilities. The theme was described by organisers as a "world inspired by the Paralympics, one where differences shine."</p>

<p>If we look at the medal tally, China finished on top of the medal table with 207, including 96 golds, followed by Britain, the United States and the Russian team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tokyo Paralympics were held August 24 to September 5. The next edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is scheduled for 2024 in Paris.</p>


Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons.

Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons. Tokyo Paralympics emerged as a Games of hope, courage and inspiration. The IPC chief said the pandemic-delayed Games had "not just been historic, they have been fantastic". "I don't want to do this, but the time has come for me to declare the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games closed," he said. "During our carnival of sport, we have celebrated difference, exhibited the best of humanity, and shown unity in diversity. Our journey cannot end here." ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances What a beautiful sight, we will miss this flame.#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/aukPx7hvTa — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) September 5, 2021 × What a colourful farewell#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/A7IivvlUvy — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) September 5, 2021 × The 13-day long event ended with a colourful event filled with harmonious music and stunning dance performances. The unprecedented Paralympic Games was postponed for a year due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and no fans were allowed during the events. However, a few thousand school children were allowed into some Paralympic venues, following necessary measures. "There were many times when we thought these games could not happen," Parsons said. "There were many sleepless nights." ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' made India happy The closing ceremony was entitled "Harmonious Cacophony" and involved both able-bodied actors and others with disabilities. The theme was described by organisers as a "world inspired by the Paralympics, one where differences shine." If we look at the medal tally, China finished on top of the medal table with 207, including 96 golds, followed by Britain, the United States and the Russian team. The Tokyo Paralympics were held August 24 to September 5. The next edition of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is scheduled for 2024 in Paris.

Tokyo Paralympics declared closed: A summation of hope, courage and inspiration

<p>Inspirational, incredible and indomitable.</p>

<p>India's paralympians managed to be all these and much more in an epoch-making campaign at the Tokyo Games where an unparalleled 19 medals, including five gold, helped them sign off 24th in the overall tally -- the highest ever.</p>

<p>The tally also included eight silver and six bronze medals but most importantly, it was a performance during which history was scripted almost everyday with the contingent living up to the 'Spirit in Motion' motto of the Games.</p>

<p>Even on the last day of competitions, the medal rush did not stop and Krishna Nagar won a gold after Noida's District Magistrate Suhas Yathiraj signed off his brilliant run with a silver to complete a remarkable badminton show.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-neeraj-chopra-to-krishna-nagar-olympic-and-paralympic-gold-diggers-make-india-happy-410895">From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy</a></strong></p>

<p>The duo's performance was like icing on the cake for the contingent which found new heroes, celebrated some established ones and brought para-sports firmly into spotlight in India.</p>

<p>In all, 54 came to Tokyo and 17 of them left with medals around their necks.</p>

<p>It was an improved performance no doubt but calling it just improvement would be an understatement given that India's overall Games haul was a mere 12 before this edition.</p>

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<p>To put things in perspective, at the 2016 Rio Games, India had 19 athletes across five disciplines with four returning with medals in the end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Phenomenal Rise of Indian Paralympians! A New Era has Begun," said sports minister Anurag Thakur.</p>

<p>There were several firsts to celebrate and the euphoria lasted the entire duration of the Games.</p>

<p>Two athletes, shooters Avani Lekhara and Singhraj Adana, finished on podium twice, creating their own legacies in their debut Paralympics.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-mirabai-chanu-to-avani-lekhara-5-women-olympians-who-have-made-a-lasting-impact-with-glittering-performances-410823">From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances</a></strong></p>

<p>The 19-year-old Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a Games gold (10m air rifle) and later added a bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions to ensure that her name would now be part of every India-centric Paralympic quiz.</p>

<p>It was an inspiring show by the teenage who was paralysed waist down after being injured in a car accident in 2012.</p>

<p>And to think of it, all her father had hoped to achieve by taking her to shooting range was for Lekhara to get over the anger she had internalised after the accident which left her wheelchair-bound.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old Adana, on the other hand, was a late bloomer after taking a liking to the pistol while dropping his nephew to the range.</p>

<p>His right hand impaired, Adana knocked off a 10m air pistol bronze and 50m pistol silver to ensure that India had more than one double-medallist in the same Games for the first time ever.</p>

<p>There was the first medal in archery through Harvinder Singh (bronze), impaired after wrong medication for dengue, the first medal in table tennis by waist-down paralysed Bhavinben Patel (silver) and also a remarkable two gold medals in badminton through short of stature Nagar and a polio-stricken Pramod Bhagat.</p>

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<p>Another shooting star rose on horizon with Manish Narwal, all of 19, already a world champion and now a Paralympic champion as well.</p>

<p>Narwal's right hand is impaired and he originally wanted to be a footballer but fate had other plans for the Lionel Messi fan.</p>

<p>Not to mention the legends -- Devendra Jhajharia (javelin throw) and Mariyappan Thangavelu (high jump).</p>

<p>The two long-time flag-bearers of Indian para-sports, who won gold medals in 2016 Rio, and finished on podium again, this time with silver medals, cementing their place among all-time greats of Indian sports.</p>

<p>Bigger than their medals were the circumstances they beat like every athlete that they competed against.<br />
So if Lekhara found her strength with a rifle in her hand after a car accident, Jhajharia, at 40 and with an arm lost to electrocution as a child, showed what longevity truly means in sport.</p>

<p>Nearly half (8) of India's haul this time came from the track-and-field arena with javelin thrower Sumit Antil shining the brightest with a gold en route which he shattered his own world record five times over.</p>

<p>Antil was pursuing a career in wrestling, as his family wanted, before a bike accident led to the amputation of his left leg, changing the course of his life forever.</p>

<p>At 18, Praveen Kumar became India's youngest medallist with a silver in high jump which came with an Asian record for the debutant, whose left leg is impaired.</p>

<p>Another shinning star was Sundar Singh Gurjar, who finished behind Jhajharia in javelin throw.</p>

<p>Gurjar lost his left hand in an accident and in his maiden Paralympics in Rio, he was disqualified after failing to register in time for his event.</p>

<p>He slipped into depression after the heartbreak and had thought of never touching the javelin again but was convinced into giving it another shot by his coaches.</p>

<p>This time, Gurjar was on the clock and also on the podium.</p>

<p>In fact, all of them, even the ones who didn't win a medal, are a personification of fortitude, having braved and beaten circumstances that were difficult at best and improbable at worst.</p>

<p>The performance was a perfect end to India's Tokyo sojourn after able-bodied athletes snared an unprecedented seven Olympic medals last month, including the first individual gold in 13 years. But the paralympians bested their tally by quite a distance.</p>

<p>In the process, they also handed out life lessons on what it means to fight the odds.</p>

<p>If a world scarred by COVID-19 needed inspiration to fight on, it was there in abundance in Tokyo.</p>

<p>The Games truly lived up to an old marketing slogan coined to promote the event -- "the Olympics is where heroes are made. The Paralympics is where heroes come."&nbsp;</p>


Inspirational, incredible and indomitable. India's paralympians managed to be all these and much more in an epoch-making campaign at the Tokyo Games where an unparalleled 19 medals, including five gold, helped them sign off 24th in the overall tally -- the highest ever.

Inspirational, incredible and indomitable. India's paralympians managed to be all these and much more in an epoch-making campaign at the Tokyo Games where an unparalleled 19 medals, including five gold, helped them sign off 24th in the overall tally -- the highest ever. The tally also included eight silver and six bronze medals but most importantly, it was a performance during which history was scripted almost everyday with the contingent living up to the 'Spirit in Motion' motto of the Games. Even on the last day of competitions, the medal rush did not stop and Krishna Nagar won a gold after Noida's District Magistrate Suhas Yathiraj signed off his brilliant run with a silver to complete a remarkable badminton show. ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy The duo's performance was like icing on the cake for the contingent which found new heroes, celebrated some established ones and brought para-sports firmly into spotlight in India. In all, 54 came to Tokyo and 17 of them left with medals around their necks. It was an improved performance no doubt but calling it just improvement would be an understatement given that India's overall Games haul was a mere 12 before this edition. The performance of our athletes at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics speeks volume about our determination to take #IndiaSports to the new heights. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports heartily congratulates all the 54 athletes for a phenomenal show at Tokyo. India is proud of you all. 🇮🇳👏 pic.twitter.com/X3mPPbQ4WS — Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) September 5, 2021 × To put things in perspective, at the 2016 Rio Games, India had 19 athletes across five disciplines with four returning with medals in the end. "Phenomenal Rise of Indian Paralympians! A New Era has Begun," said sports minister Anurag Thakur. There were several firsts to celebrate and the euphoria lasted the entire duration of the Games. Two athletes, shooters Avani Lekhara and Singhraj Adana, finished on podium twice, creating their own legacies in their debut Paralympics. ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances The 19-year-old Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a Games gold (10m air rifle) and later added a bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions to ensure that her name would now be part of every India-centric Paralympic quiz. It was an inspiring show by the teenage who was paralysed waist down after being injured in a car accident in 2012. And to think of it, all her father had hoped to achieve by taking her to shooting range was for Lekhara to get over the anger she had internalised after the accident which left her wheelchair-bound. The 39-year-old Adana, on the other hand, was a late bloomer after taking a liking to the pistol while dropping his nephew to the range. His right hand impaired, Adana knocked off a 10m air pistol bronze and 50m pistol silver to ensure that India had more than one double-medallist in the same Games for the first time ever. There was the first medal in archery through Harvinder Singh (bronze), impaired after wrong medication for dengue, the first medal in table tennis by waist-down paralysed Bhavinben Patel (silver) and also a remarkable two gold medals in badminton through short of stature Nagar and a polio-stricken Pramod Bhagat. 🇮🇳 at Tokyo #Paralympics ✅ Highest Haul of 1️⃣9️⃣🏅 ✅ Ranked 2️⃣4️⃣th Highest overall ranking ✅ 1️⃣ New 🌏 Record Set & 1️⃣ equalled ✅ 2️⃣ New Paralympics Records Set ✅ 2️⃣ New Asian Records Set ✅ 1st ever 2️⃣🥇in Shooting ✅ 1st ever🥈in Table Tennis ✅ 1st ever🥉in Archery 1/3 pic.twitter.com/fhQT3zCT7U — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 5, 2021 × Another shooting star rose on horizon with Manish Narwal, all of 19, already a world champion and now a Paralympic champion as well. Narwal's right hand is impaired and he originally wanted to be a footballer but fate had other plans for the Lionel Messi fan. Not to mention the legends -- Devendra Jhajharia (javelin throw) and Mariyappan Thangavelu (high jump). The two long-time flag-bearers of Indian para-sports, who won gold medals in 2016 Rio, and finished on podium again, this time with silver medals, cementing their place among all-time greats of Indian sports. Bigger than their medals were the circumstances they beat like every athlete that they competed against. So if Lekhara found her strength with a rifle in her hand after a car accident, Jhajharia, at 40 and with an arm lost to electrocution as a child, showed what longevity truly means in sport. Nearly half (8) of India's haul this time came from the track-and-field arena with javelin thrower Sumit Antil shining the brightest with a gold en route which he shattered his own world record five times over. Antil was pursuing a career in wrestling, as his family wanted, before a bike accident led to the amputation of his left leg, changing the course of his life forever. At 18, Praveen Kumar became India's youngest medallist with a silver in high jump which came with an Asian record for the debutant, whose left leg is impaired. Another shinning star was Sundar Singh Gurjar, who finished behind Jhajharia in javelin throw. Gurjar lost his left hand in an accident and in his maiden Paralympics in Rio, he was disqualified after failing to register in time for his event. He slipped into depression after the heartbreak and had thought of never touching the javelin again but was convinced into giving it another shot by his coaches. This time, Gurjar was on the clock and also on the podium. In fact, all of them, even the ones who didn't win a medal, are a personification of fortitude, having braved and beaten circumstances that were difficult at best and improbable at worst. The performance was a perfect end to India's Tokyo sojourn after able-bodied athletes snared an unprecedented seven Olympic medals last month, including the first individual gold in 13 years. But the paralympians bested their tally by quite a distance. In the process, they also handed out life lessons on what it means to fight the odds. If a world scarred by COVID-19 needed inspiration to fight on, it was there in abundance in Tokyo. The Games truly lived up to an old marketing slogan coined to promote the event -- "the Olympics is where heroes are made. The Paralympics is where heroes come."

Better than the best: India's para-athletes soar high in best ever Paralympics

<p>Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar is feeling "blessed" after the "great achievement" of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (September 5)&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krishna Nagar, the world No. 2 para shuttler, defeated Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the medal, Nagar said, "Olympics or Paralympic medal is a huge thing. We committed that we will win 5-6 medals and we have won 4 medals. One or two performances was little up and down but we will improve on that front in upcoming events."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-neeraj-chopra-to-krishna-nagar-olympic-and-paralympic-gold-diggers-make-india-happy-410895">From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy</a></strong></p>

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Krishna has aced and achieved the 1st Gold for India in the MS SH6 event at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paralympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Paralympics</a>!<br />
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<p>"Competing is a big achievement in Paralympics and we won a medal in the first edition itself. We are blessed, it is a great achievement."</p>

<p>Krishna Nagar entered the Yoyogi National Stadium being favourite for the title having not dropped a single game heading into the gold medal match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the gold-medal match was not easy as the opponent put up a valiant fight, but it was Krishna who emerged as the winner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, Nagar said: "My mindset was that I have to be positive... I didn't make many errors during the match but in the second game, when there were some negatives, I was under pressure when things got away a bit.</p>

<p>"For drift, I lost the second game, I was not able to play to my strength. But in the third game, there were ups and downs but I managed it well in the end."</p>

<p>Asked about his future plans, Suhas said: "I just want to live this moment and don't want to think about anything. It is a rare moment to get a Paralympic medal and I truly believe if the universe has given me so much, rest will also be good."</p>


Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar is feeling "blessed" after the "great achievement" of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (September 5) Krishna Nagar, the world No.

Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar is feeling "blessed" after the "great achievement" of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (September 5) Krishna Nagar, the world No. 2 para shuttler, defeated Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final. After winning the medal, Nagar said, "Olympics or Paralympic medal is a huge thing. We committed that we will win 5-6 medals and we have won 4 medals. One or two performances was little up and down but we will improve on that front in upcoming events." ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy G O L D🥇 Krishna has aced and achieved the 1st Gold for India in the MS SH6 event at #Paralympics! Such a wonderful gift to your mentor Gaurav Khanna on this National Teachers Day. India 🇮🇳 is overjoyed!#Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/XIu52ay7CO — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 5, 2021 × ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances "Competing is a big achievement in Paralympics and we won a medal in the first edition itself. We are blessed, it is a great achievement." Krishna Nagar entered the Yoyogi National Stadium being favourite for the title having not dropped a single game heading into the gold medal match. However, the gold-medal match was not easy as the opponent put up a valiant fight, but it was Krishna who emerged as the winner. 🇮🇳 at Tokyo #Paralympics ✅ Highest Haul of 1️⃣9️⃣🏅 ✅ Ranked 2️⃣4️⃣th Highest overall ranking ✅ 1️⃣ New 🌏 Record Set & 1️⃣ equalled ✅ 2️⃣ New Paralympics Records Set ✅ 2️⃣ New Asian Records Set ✅ 1st ever 2️⃣🥇in Shooting ✅ 1st ever🥈in Table Tennis ✅ 1st ever🥉in Archery 1/3 pic.twitter.com/fhQT3zCT7U — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 5, 2021 × Talking about the match, Nagar said: "My mindset was that I have to be positive... I didn't make many errors during the match but in the second game, when there were some negatives, I was under pressure when things got away a bit. "For drift, I lost the second game, I was not able to play to my strength. But in the third game, there were ups and downs but I managed it well in the end." Asked about his future plans, Suhas said: "I just want to live this moment and don't want to think about anything. It is a rare moment to get a Paralympic medal and I truly believe if the universe has given me so much, rest will also be good."

Tokyo Paralympics: 'I just want to live this moment,' says Krishna Nagar after winning gold medal

<p>Tokyo prepared to bid a spectacular farewell to the Paralympics on Sunday, as organisers hailed the pandemic-delayed Games as the "most important edition" ever.</p>

<p>Fifteen gold medals were awarded on the final day of action, bringing the curtain down on a competition which saw a record 86 teams win medals and 62 claim at least one gold.</p>

<p>China finished on top of the medal table with 207, including 96 golds, followed by Britain, the United States and the Russian team.</p>

<p>With the sporting action over, attention turned towards the closing ceremony at the 68,000-capacity Olympic Stadium, where the Games opened 12 days earlier with howling guitars and neon-streaked performers.</p>

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<p>A total of 163 delegations -- one fewer than the London 2012 record -- were set to be represented, although not all teams planned to attend in person.</p>

<p>International Paralympic Committee chief Andrew Parsons said the high turn-out in Tokyo was proof that "the Paralympic movement is stronger than ever before".</p>

<p>"I don't have any doubts that this was the most important edition of the Paralympic Games, because of the pandemic, because we gave a voice to 1.2 billion persons with disability," he said.</p>

<p>The athletes competing in Tokyo included two from Afghanistan, who made a dramatic arrival with the Games already in progress after being evacuated from Kabul.</p>

<p>IPC spokesman Craig Spence said officials had offered taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi and sprinter Hossain Rasouli, who competed in long jump, the chance to carry Afghanistan's flag into the stadium.He</p>

<p>He stressed it would be their decision, and neither had been listed as flag-bearers by Sunday afternoon.</p>

<p>At the opening ceremony, the Afghan flag featured in symbolic fashion, carried by a Japanese volunteer.</p>

<p><strong>'Silver bullet'</strong></p>

<p>The day's sporting action began with the early morning marathon events, with Swiss wheelchair master Marcel Hug defending his T54 crown.</p>

<p>"Silver bullet" Hug opened up an early gap on the field, and moved away from silver medallist Zhang Yong over the last two uphill kilometres.</p>

<p>"I don't know how to feel. I'm just tired. Empty," said Hug, who won the sixth Paralympic gold of his career in a time of 1hr 24min 2sec.</p>

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<p>In the women's T54 marathon, Australian Madison de Rozario clung on to finish ahead of Swiss great Manuela Schaer, winning the gold by just one second.</p>

<p>"That was the longest 500 metres of my life," de Rozario told reporters after finishing in a Paralympic record of 1:38.11.</p>

<p>"That finish line couldn't have come quick enough."</p>

<p>Organisers had urged local residents to stay home and watch the action on TV, but sweet shop owner Atsushi Nishimura told AFP in Tokyo's Asakusa district that he was glad he saw it live.</p>

<p>"We could have enjoyed the Olympics and Paralympics differently if they weren't during a pandemic, but I think it was good for us that we could host the events," he said.</p>

<p>Elsewhere, the United States beat China 3-1 to take gold in women's sitting volleyball, with the two teams meeting in the final for the fourth straight Games.</p>

<p>The Americans had ended China's run of three consecutive golds five years ago in Rio, and they got the upper hand again after establishing an early two-set lead.</p>

<p>"This Games was about focusing on every single minor detail," said American Kathryn Holloway.</p>

<p>"We were also very anxious every day. Every single one of us had nerves, for every single match."</p>

<p>The US also claimed gold in men's wheelchair basketball, beating Japan 64-60 after a fourth-quarter comeback.</p>

<p>In shooting, Slovakian Veronika Vadovicova won the mixed 50m rifle prone SH1 final, edging out Sweden's Anna Normann and Spain's Juan Antonio Saavedra Reinaldo.</p>

<p>Badminton, which was making its Paralympic debut in Tokyo, finished with seven gold medals awarded, with Japan and China dominating on the final day.</p>


Tokyo prepared to bid a spectacular farewell to the Paralympics on Sunday, as organisers hailed the pandemic-delayed Games as the "most important edition" ever. Fifteen gold medals were awarded on the final day of action, bringing the curtain down on a competition which saw a record 86 teams win medals and 62 claim at least one gold.

Tokyo prepared to bid a spectacular farewell to the Paralympics on Sunday, as organisers hailed the pandemic-delayed Games as the "most important edition" ever. Fifteen gold medals were awarded on the final day of action, bringing the curtain down on a competition which saw a record 86 teams win medals and 62 claim at least one gold. China finished on top of the medal table with 207, including 96 golds, followed by Britain, the United States and the Russian team. With the sporting action over, attention turned towards the closing ceremony at the 68,000-capacity Olympic Stadium, where the Games opened 12 days earlier with howling guitars and neon-streaked performers. ALSO READ | Better than the best: India's para-athletes soar high in best ever Paralympics A total of 163 delegations -- one fewer than the London 2012 record -- were set to be represented, although not all teams planned to attend in person. International Paralympic Committee chief Andrew Parsons said the high turn-out in Tokyo was proof that "the Paralympic movement is stronger than ever before". "I don't have any doubts that this was the most important edition of the Paralympic Games, because of the pandemic, because we gave a voice to 1.2 billion persons with disability," he said. The athletes competing in Tokyo included two from Afghanistan, who made a dramatic arrival with the Games already in progress after being evacuated from Kabul. IPC spokesman Craig Spence said officials had offered taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi and sprinter Hossain Rasouli, who competed in long jump, the chance to carry Afghanistan's flag into the stadium.He He stressed it would be their decision, and neither had been listed as flag-bearers by Sunday afternoon. At the opening ceremony, the Afghan flag featured in symbolic fashion, carried by a Japanese volunteer. 'Silver bullet' The day's sporting action began with the early morning marathon events, with Swiss wheelchair master Marcel Hug defending his T54 crown. "Silver bullet" Hug opened up an early gap on the field, and moved away from silver medallist Zhang Yong over the last two uphill kilometres. "I don't know how to feel. I'm just tired. Empty," said Hug, who won the sixth Paralympic gold of his career in a time of 1hr 24min 2sec. ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy In the women's T54 marathon, Australian Madison de Rozario clung on to finish ahead of Swiss great Manuela Schaer, winning the gold by just one second. "That was the longest 500 metres of my life," de Rozario told reporters after finishing in a Paralympic record of 1:38.11. "That finish line couldn't have come quick enough." Organisers had urged local residents to stay home and watch the action on TV, but sweet shop owner Atsushi Nishimura told AFP in Tokyo's Asakusa district that he was glad he saw it live. "We could have enjoyed the Olympics and Paralympics differently if they weren't during a pandemic, but I think it was good for us that we could host the events," he said. Elsewhere, the United States beat China 3-1 to take gold in women's sitting volleyball, with the two teams meeting in the final for the fourth straight Games. The Americans had ended China's run of three consecutive golds five years ago in Rio, and they got the upper hand again after establishing an early two-set lead. "This Games was about focusing on every single minor detail," said American Kathryn Holloway. "We were also very anxious every day. Every single one of us had nerves, for every single match." The US also claimed gold in men's wheelchair basketball, beating Japan 64-60 after a fourth-quarter comeback. In shooting, Slovakian Veronika Vadovicova won the mixed 50m rifle prone SH1 final, edging out Sweden's Anna Normann and Spain's Juan Antonio Saavedra Reinaldo. Badminton, which was making its Paralympic debut in Tokyo, finished with seven gold medals awarded, with Japan and China dominating on the final day.

Tokyo prepares to say farewell to 'most important' Paralympics

<p>Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat won a gold medal in badminton men's singles SL3 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is India's fourth gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pramod defeated Daniel Bethell of Great Britain to create history as he won the first-ever gold for India in the first-ever edition of para-badminton at the Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The top seeded Indian&nbsp;showed great mental fortitude as he prevailed 21-14, 21-17 over second seeded Bethell in a thrilling final that lasted 45 minutes at the Yoyogi National Stadium.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old from Bhubaneswar also remains in contention for a bronze medal in mixed doubles SL3-SU5 class.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, the 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world no 1 and current Asian champion, secured a 21-11, 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semifinals that lasted 36 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat won a gold medal in badminton men's singles SL3 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4). This is India's fourth gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat won a gold medal in badminton men's singles SL3 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4). This is India's fourth gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. Pramod defeated Daniel Bethell of Great Britain to create history as he won the first-ever gold for India in the first-ever edition of para-badminton at the Paralympic Games. The top seeded Indian showed great mental fortitude as he prevailed 21-14, 21-17 over second seeded Bethell in a thrilling final that lasted 45 minutes at the Yoyogi National Stadium. The 33-year-old from Bhubaneswar also remains in contention for a bronze medal in mixed doubles SL3-SU5 class. Previously, the 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world no 1 and current Asian champion, secured a 21-11, 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semifinals that lasted 36 minutes. ALSO READ | 'Stuff of dreams': India hails Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adhana for 1-2 finish at Tokyo Paralympics Pramod wins 🥇!!@PramodBhagat83 wins 2-0 to script history to bag 1st ever 🥇 in Men's Singles SL3 event at #Paralympics 4 time BWF Champion adds Paralympics Gold to his name It was a pure delight to watch him defeat his opponent with such talent and confidence#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/6bzLmrxrNM — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 4, 2021 × In SL classification, persons with standing/lower limb impairment/severe are allowed to compete.

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Pramod Bhagat wins gold medal in badminton men's singles SL3

<p>Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar stormed into the finals after defeating Great Britain's Krysten Coombs by 2-0 in the men's singles SH6 - semi-final match here at Yoyogi National Stadium on Saturday.</p>

<p>Battling it out at Court 1, the second-seed Indian overwhelmed Krysten Coombs in straight sets by 21-10 and 21-11 in just 26 minutes.</p>

<p>Nagar will now play the gold-medal match against Hong Kong, China's Man Kai Chu while Krysten Coombs will play Vitor Goncalves Tavares of Brazil in the bronze medal match.</p>

<p>Krishna wasted no time whatsoever in the semi as he dominated the proceedings from the word go. With his agility and quick feet, the Indian was able to gather a massive 11-6 lead at the mid-game interval.</p>

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<p>He continued dictating the tempo of the match as he clinched the first set by 21-10 in just 11 minutes.</p>

<p>The second set was no different as the Indian again completely outplayed the Briton by controlling the pace of the match with his long rallies.</p>

<p>Nagar seemed just too good for Coombs, as the 22-year-old lead 11-3 at the interval.</p>

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<p>The Indian covered the court better between the two players as he continued to control the rhythm of the match to storm into the gold medal match.</p>

<p>He won the second set by 21-11. Suhas Yathiraj and Pramod Bhagat are other Indian shuttlers who will also play in the final in their respective categories.</p>


Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar stormed into the finals after defeating Great Britain's Krysten Coombs by 2-0 in the men's singles SH6 - semi-final match here at Yoyogi National Stadium on Saturday.

Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar stormed into the finals after defeating Great Britain's Krysten Coombs by 2-0 in the men's singles SH6 - semi-final match here at Yoyogi National Stadium on Saturday. Battling it out at Court 1, the second-seed Indian overwhelmed Krysten Coombs in straight sets by 21-10 and 21-11 in just 26 minutes. Nagar will now play the gold-medal match against Hong Kong, China's Man Kai Chu while Krysten Coombs will play Vitor Goncalves Tavares of Brazil in the bronze medal match. Krishna wasted no time whatsoever in the semi as he dominated the proceedings from the word go. With his agility and quick feet, the Indian was able to gather a massive 11-6 lead at the mid-game interval. ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal clinches gold, Singhraj Adhana takes silver .@Krishnanagar99 wins 2-0 against #GBR Krysten Coombs in Men’s Singles SH6 Semifinal to advance to the FINAL! He dominated the match & did not let his opponent win a single game, what a brilliant performance! Catch him in the Final tomorrow, 5th Sept#Cheer4India #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/vJM92ECHWz — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 4, 2021 × He continued dictating the tempo of the match as he clinched the first set by 21-10 in just 11 minutes. The second set was no different as the Indian again completely outplayed the Briton by controlling the pace of the match with his long rallies. Nagar seemed just too good for Coombs, as the 22-year-old lead 11-3 at the interval. ALSO READ | Neeraj Chopra played biggest role in my achievement: Sumit Antil The Indian covered the court better between the two players as he continued to control the rhythm of the match to storm into the gold medal match. He won the second set by 21-11. Suhas Yathiraj and Pramod Bhagat are other Indian shuttlers who will also play in the final in their respective categories.

Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs

<p>Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday stormed into the men's singles finals of the badminton event but Manoj Sarkar's hopes came crashing after he suffered a loss in the other semifinal in the SL3 class at the Tokyo Paralympics here.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world no 1 and current Asian champion, secured a 21-11 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semifinals that lasted 36 minutes.</p>

<p>With badminton making its debut at the Paralympics this year, Bhagat thus became the first Indian to qualify for the gold medal clash in the sport.</p>

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<p>The top seeded Indian will clash with Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the summit clash later in the day.<br />
Manoj, however, couldn't get into any sort of rhythm against second seeded Bethell, going down 8-21 10-21 in the other men's singles SL3 class semifinals.</p>

<p>The 31-year-old will now play Fujihara in the bronze medal play-off later in the day.</p>

<p>With only half of the court being used in this classification, Bhagat and Fujihara engaged in a lot of long rallies and the Indian came up on top most of the time.</p>

<p>Bhagat, top seed, lagged 2-4 early in the opening game but a series of overhead drops helped him claw back. The duo was 8-8 before the Indian entered the interval at 11-8.</p>

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<p>After the break, he continued his good run and eventually pocketed the opening game with six straight points.</p>

<p>It was a Bhagat show in the second game as well as the Indian led all the way to come up trumps.</p>

<p>Bhagat will pair up with Palak Kohli for their mixed doubles SL3-SU5 semifinals later in the day.</p>

<p>"It was a great game against Fujihara, he pushed me with some great shots. But I had a plan and I executed it very well. I am happy I have reached my maiden Paralympic finals but the work is not done yet," said Bhagat after his match.</p>

<p>Bhagat, who had developed a defect on his left leg after contracting polio at the age of 5, has won a total of 45 international medals, including four world championship golds.</p>

<p>He won two golds and a bronze in men's singles, besides two golds and a silver in men's doubles at the BWF Para world championships in the last eight years.</p>

<p>In the 2019 edition at Basel, Bhagat had won gold medals in both singles and doubles events.</p>

<p>In the 2018 Asian Para Games, he won two medals&nbsp;a gold and a bronze. He topped it up with two gold medals and one silver medal at the IWAS World games in 2019.</p>

<p>He clinched two gold medals at the BWF Para World Badminton Championships in Basel, Switzerland in 2019.</p>

<p>This year, Bhagat had claimed two gold medals at the Dubai Para Badminton tournament in April when the sport returned after a year-long break due to the pandemic.</p>

<p>Bhagat, who won the singles gold and also paired up with Manoj Sarkar to clinch the men's doubles gold in SL4-SL3 category.</p>

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Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday stormed into the men's singles finals of the badminton event but Manoj Sarkar's hopes came crashing after he suffered a loss in the other semifinal in the SL3 class at the Tokyo Paralympics here.

Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday stormed into the men's singles finals of the badminton event but Manoj Sarkar's hopes came crashing after he suffered a loss in the other semifinal in the SL3 class at the Tokyo Paralympics here. The 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world no 1 and current Asian champion, secured a 21-11 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semifinals that lasted 36 minutes. With badminton making its debut at the Paralympics this year, Bhagat thus became the first Indian to qualify for the gold medal clash in the sport. ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal clinches gold, Singhraj Adhana takes silver The top seeded Indian will clash with Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the summit clash later in the day. Manoj, however, couldn't get into any sort of rhythm against second seeded Bethell, going down 8-21 10-21 in the other men's singles SL3 class semifinals. The 31-year-old will now play Fujihara in the bronze medal play-off later in the day. With only half of the court being used in this classification, Bhagat and Fujihara engaged in a lot of long rallies and the Indian came up on top most of the time. Bhagat, top seed, lagged 2-4 early in the opening game but a series of overhead drops helped him claw back. The duo was 8-8 before the Indian entered the interval at 11-8. ALSO READ | Neeraj Chopra played biggest role in my achievement: Sumit Antil Pramod to the FINAL!! Indian Para shuttler @PramodBhagat83 defeats #JPN Daisuke Fujihara 2-0 in Men’s Singles SL3 Semifinal to advance to the final. Brilliantly played & won 🏸 The final is at 3:00 pm (IST) today, stay tuned & continue to #Cheer4India#Praise4Para #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/GDixe2RvK7 — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 4, 2021 × After the break, he continued his good run and eventually pocketed the opening game with six straight points. It was a Bhagat show in the second game as well as the Indian led all the way to come up trumps. Bhagat will pair up with Palak Kohli for their mixed doubles SL3-SU5 semifinals later in the day. "It was a great game against Fujihara, he pushed me with some great shots. But I had a plan and I executed it very well. I am happy I have reached my maiden Paralympic finals but the work is not done yet," said Bhagat after his match. Bhagat, who had developed a defect on his left leg after contracting polio at the age of 5, has won a total of 45 international medals, including four world championship golds. He won two golds and a bronze in men's singles, besides two golds and a silver in men's doubles at the BWF Para world championships in the last eight years. In the 2019 edition at Basel, Bhagat had won gold medals in both singles and doubles events. In the 2018 Asian Para Games, he won two medals a gold and a bronze. He topped it up with two gold medals and one silver medal at the IWAS World games in 2019. He clinched two gold medals at the BWF Para World Badminton Championships in Basel, Switzerland in 2019. This year, Bhagat had claimed two gold medals at the Dubai Para Badminton tournament in April when the sport returned after a year-long break due to the pandemic. Bhagat, who won the singles gold and also paired up with Manoj Sarkar to clinch the men's doubles gold in SL4-SL3 category. In SL classification, persons with standing/lower limb impairment/severe are allowed to compete.

Tokyo Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat enters badminton finals, assured of silver; Manoj Sarkar loses in semifinals

<p>Indian shooter Manish Narwal scripted history as he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 in Men's 50m Pistol SH1 on Saturday (September 4) as the&nbsp;medal rush in shooting continued for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is India's third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points to win the elusive medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Second medal for Singhraj Adhana as he won silver with a score of 216.7.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-played-biggest-role-in-my-achievement-sumit-antil-410538">Neeraj Chopra played biggest role in my achievement: Sumit Antil</a></strong></p>

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Your medallists for P4 - Mixed 50m Pistol SH1:<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gold</a> Manish N. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IND</a> - 218.2<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Silver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Silver</a> SINGHRAJ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IND</a> - 216.7 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bronze?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bronze</a> Sergey M. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RPC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RPC</a> - 196.8<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IND</a> is now 2⃣ place in the Medals Table!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShootingParaSport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShootingParaSport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Paralympics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paralympics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tokyo2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ParalympicIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParalympicIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/k8oqbNLLRS">pic.twitter.com/k8oqbNLLRS</a></p>
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<p>Adhana started better of the two Indians in the final as he was placed in the lead at the table after the first 10 shots while amassing 92.1 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manish who finished seventh in the qualification, had a very jittery start to the final as he gathered 87.2 in the 1st competition stage.</p>

<p>Singhraj and Manish then stepped up when it mattered the most as both shooters held their nerves against the early charge of the Chinese pair in the elimination stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manish then dramatically dropped to the 4th position after the 18th shot.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sports-minister-anurag-thakur-felicitates-para-athletes-hopes-javelin-will-become-as-popular-as-cricket-bat-410474">Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates para athletes, hopes javelin will become as popular as cricket bat</a></strong></p>

<p>But in his 19th and 20th shot, the 19-year-old Indian aimed a sensational 10.8 and 10.5 to grab the first place from Singhraj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a fight against the compatriot for a first-place finish, Manish finished with an 8.4 and 9.1 meanwhile Singhraj aimed 8.5 and 9.4 in his last two shots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the qualification, Manish amassed 533-7x points while Singhraj scored 536-4x points after the end of six series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian duo reached the finals of the Tokyo Paralympics after a good show in the qualification event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singhraj finished at the fourth position while Manish occupied the seventh spot.</p>

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Indian shooter Manish Narwal scripted history as he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 in Men's 50m Pistol SH1 on Saturday (September 4) as the medal rush in shooting continued for India.

Indian shooter Manish Narwal scripted history as he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 in Men's 50m Pistol SH1 on Saturday (September 4) as the medal rush in shooting continued for India. This is India's third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points to win the elusive medal. Second medal for Singhraj Adhana as he won silver with a score of 216.7. ALSO READ | Neeraj Chopra played biggest role in my achievement: Sumit Antil It's a one-two #ParaShooting finish for #IND! Teenager Manish Narwal wins #Gold in the 50m pistol SH1 class, with compatriot Singhraj taking silver. That's #IND's fifth medal at the Asaka Shooting Range.#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics @ShootingPara pic.twitter.com/7aq8aoGwn0 — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) September 4, 2021 × ✌️more medals for #IND ! Your medallists for P4 - Mixed 50m Pistol SH1:#Gold Manish N. #IND - 218.2#Silver SINGHRAJ #IND - 216.7 #Bronze Sergey M. #RPC - 196.8#IND is now 2⃣ place in the Medals Table!#ShootingParaSport @paralympics @tokyo2020 @ParalympicIndia pic.twitter.com/k8oqbNLLRS — #ShootingParaSport #Tokyo2020 (@ShootingPara) September 4, 2021 × Adhana started better of the two Indians in the final as he was placed in the lead at the table after the first 10 shots while amassing 92.1 points. Manish who finished seventh in the qualification, had a very jittery start to the final as he gathered 87.2 in the 1st competition stage. Singhraj and Manish then stepped up when it mattered the most as both shooters held their nerves against the early charge of the Chinese pair in the elimination stage. Manish then dramatically dropped to the 4th position after the 18th shot. ALSO READ | Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates para athletes, hopes javelin will become as popular as cricket bat But in his 19th and 20th shot, the 19-year-old Indian aimed a sensational 10.8 and 10.5 to grab the first place from Singhraj. With a fight against the compatriot for a first-place finish, Manish finished with an 8.4 and 9.1 meanwhile Singhraj aimed 8.5 and 9.4 in his last two shots. Earlier in the qualification, Manish amassed 533-7x points while Singhraj scored 536-4x points after the end of six series. The Indian duo reached the finals of the Tokyo Paralympics after a good show in the qualification event. Singhraj finished at the fourth position while Manish occupied the seventh spot. (inputs from agencies)

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal clinches gold, Singhraj Adhana takes silver

<p>India shuttler Manoj Sarkar won a bronze medal after defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara 22-20, 21-13 in the men's singles SL3 event on Saturday at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 31-year-old Indian shuttler dug deep in the opening game before cruising through the second to clinch the medal in a match that lasted for over 47 minutes at the Yoyogi National Stadium Court 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Manoj&nbsp;for his stunning performance as he wrote, "Overjoyed by @manojsarkar07’s wonderful performance. Congrats to him for bringing home the prestigious Bronze Medal in badminton. Wishing in the very best for the times ahead. #Paralympics #Praise4Para"</p>

<p>After these two badminton medals, Indian contingent took its Tokyo medals count to&nbsp;17 medals, which include four gold, seven silver and six bronze.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-beckons-ias-officer-suhas-yathiraj-at-tokyo-paralympics-410652">History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics</a></strong></p>

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<p>Pramod Bhagat won the final to take home a historic gold medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, the first game went back and forth, but it was Sarkar who managed to hold his own, winning it 22-20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian shuttler carried forward his momentum and ended up winning the match in straight games.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-shuttler-krishna-nagar-storms-into-sh6-final-after-defeating-krysten-coombs-410625">Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Manoj Sarkar had lost the men's singles SL3 semi-final match in straight sets in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.</p>

<p>Daniel Bethell of Great Britain defeated Manoj 21-8, 21-10 in the semi-final clash to seal the match in 38 minutes.&nbsp;</p>


India shuttler Manoj Sarkar won a bronze medal after defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara 22-20, 21-13 in the men's singles SL3 event on Saturday at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

India shuttler Manoj Sarkar won a bronze medal after defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara 22-20, 21-13 in the men's singles SL3 event on Saturday at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. The 31-year-old Indian shuttler dug deep in the opening game before cruising through the second to clinch the medal in a match that lasted for over 47 minutes at the Yoyogi National Stadium Court 3. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Manoj for his stunning performance as he wrote, "Overjoyed by @manojsarkar07’s wonderful performance. Congrats to him for bringing home the prestigious Bronze Medal in badminton. Wishing in the very best for the times ahead. #Paralympics #Praise4Para" After these two badminton medals, Indian contingent took its Tokyo medals count to 17 medals, which include four gold, seven silver and six bronze. ALSO READ | History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics News Flash: Medal Alert! Manoj Sarkar wins Bronze medal in #Paralympics Badminton (SL3 category); defeated Japanese shuttler 22-20, 21-13 in Bronze medal match. Its 17th medal for India at #TokyoParalympics 🥳🥳 pic.twitter.com/vjf0drnBEh — India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) September 4, 2021 × Pramod Bhagat won the final to take home a historic gold medal. During the match, the first game went back and forth, but it was Sarkar who managed to hold his own, winning it 22-20. The Indian shuttler carried forward his momentum and ended up winning the match in straight games. ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs Earlier on Saturday, Manoj Sarkar had lost the men's singles SL3 semi-final match in straight sets in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. Daniel Bethell of Great Britain defeated Manoj 21-8, 21-10 in the semi-final clash to seal the match in 38 minutes.

Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Manoj Sarkar wins bronze in SL3 men's singles

<p>The entire nation is celebrating after shooter Manish Narwal clinched India's third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4). So far, India has won 15 medals and is placed 34th on the medal's tally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the men's 50m pistol SH1 event, Narwal scored 218.2 — a new Paralympic record — to claim the top podium spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the same event, his compatriot Singhraj Adhana bagged the silver medal with a score of 216.7, doubling the joy for all the fans who are ecstatic after India's outstanding performance at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From India's President to Prime Minister, both the shooters earned praises for their exemplary show; the sporting fraternity termed the feat as "stuff of dreams".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-shuttler-krishna-nagar-storms-into-sh6-final-after-defeating-krysten-coombs-410625">Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs</a></strong></p>

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<p>Indian President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated Narwal as he tweeted, "Young Manish Narwal has done India proud by winning a shooting gold medal and making the tricolor fly high at the #Paralympics! You've shown immense talent and dedication at a very young age."</p>

<p>"Singhraj Adana wins a silver medal and adds to his bronze winning performance in Tokyo #Paralympics. Congratulations for your exceptional performances," the President hailed Adana for his second medal as he had already won a bronze in the P1 men's 10m air pistol SH1 event.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-beckons-ias-officer-suhas-yathiraj-at-tokyo-paralympics-410652">History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics</a></strong></p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Narwal winning the gold medal at the Paralympics was a special moment for Indian sports. "Glory from the Tokyo #Paralympics continues. Great accomplishment by the young and stupendously talented Manish Narwal. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for the coming times. #Praise4Para," Pm Modi tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The outstanding Singhraj Adhana does it again! He wins yet another medal, this time in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event. India rejoices due to his feat. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for the future endeavours," he further wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Abhinav Bindra, who is India's first individual Olympic gold medallist shooter, tweeted: "1-2 for India! The stuff of dreams...Gold for Manish Narwal with a Paralympic record in mixed 50m SH1!"</p>

<p>"And Silver for Singhraj Adhana, his second medal of the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics. Just Incredible. Congratulations to both, we all are so proud #Praise4Para," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, "Kudos to Manish Narwal on winning First place medaland @AdhanaSinghraj bagging Second place medal in the Men's 50m Pistol event. Wishing our para athletes even more success and recognition in the future."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India's sports minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Narwal for his "fabulous victory" and for "holding the world record in this category".</p>


The entire nation is celebrating after shooter Manish Narwal clinched India's third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4). So far, India has won 15 medals and is placed 34th on the medal's tally.

The entire nation is celebrating after shooter Manish Narwal clinched India's third gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Saturday (September 4). So far, India has won 15 medals and is placed 34th on the medal's tally. In the men's 50m pistol SH1 event, Narwal scored 218.2 — a new Paralympic record — to claim the top podium spot. In the same event, his compatriot Singhraj Adhana bagged the silver medal with a score of 216.7, doubling the joy for all the fans who are ecstatic after India's outstanding performance at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. From India's President to Prime Minister, both the shooters earned praises for their exemplary show; the sporting fraternity termed the feat as "stuff of dreams". ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs Goosebumps! Indian National Anthem playing at Manish Narwal's Victory Ceremony at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics We really 💜 this! pic.twitter.com/aqyo6sxqs2 — Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) September 4, 2021 × Indian President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated Narwal as he tweeted, "Young Manish Narwal has done India proud by winning a shooting gold medal and making the tricolor fly high at the #Paralympics! You've shown immense talent and dedication at a very young age." "Singhraj Adana wins a silver medal and adds to his bronze winning performance in Tokyo #Paralympics. Congratulations for your exceptional performances," the President hailed Adana for his second medal as he had already won a bronze in the P1 men's 10m air pistol SH1 event. ALSO READ | History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Narwal winning the gold medal at the Paralympics was a special moment for Indian sports. "Glory from the Tokyo #Paralympics continues. Great accomplishment by the young and stupendously talented Manish Narwal. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for the coming times. #Praise4Para," Pm Modi tweeted. "The outstanding Singhraj Adhana does it again! He wins yet another medal, this time in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event. India rejoices due to his feat. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for the future endeavours," he further wrote. Young Manish Narwal has done India proud by winning a shooting gold medal and making the tricolor fly high at the #Paralympics! You've shown immense talent and dedication at a very young age. Heartiest congratulations! May you win many laurels in the future. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 4, 2021 × Glory from the Tokyo #Paralympics continues. Great accomplishment by the young and stupendously talented Manish Narwal. His winning the Gold Medal is a special moment for Indian sports. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for the coming times. #Praise4Para. pic.twitter.com/gGHUXnetWA — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2021 × Abhinav Bindra, who is India's first individual Olympic gold medallist shooter, tweeted: "1-2 for India! The stuff of dreams...Gold for Manish Narwal with a Paralympic record in mixed 50m SH1!" "And Silver for Singhraj Adhana, his second medal of the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics. Just Incredible. Congratulations to both, we all are so proud #Praise4Para," he added. India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, "Kudos to Manish Narwal on winning First place medaland @AdhanaSinghraj bagging Second place medal in the Men's 50m Pistol event. Wishing our para athletes even more success and recognition in the future." Our dream run at the #Paralympics continues! Kudos to Manish Narwal on winning 🥇and @AdhanaSinghraj bagging 🥈 in the Men's 50m Pistol event. Wishing our para athletes even more success and recognition in the future. pic.twitter.com/lH64zq5DK1 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 4, 2021 × India's sports minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Narwal for his "fabulous victory" and for "holding the world record in this category".

'Stuff of dreams': India hails Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adhana for 1-2 finish at Tokyo Paralympics

<p>History beckons Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj when he steps into the court for the badminton finals at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Sunday with a shot at the gold medal.</p>

<p>Even if he loses and wins a silver, the 38-year-old district magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) will have scripted history as the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics.</p>

<p>Suhas, currently world No. 3 in SL4 category, has played three matches, including the semifinals on Saturday, in the ongoing Games. He has been at his dominating best against his rivals.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-shuttler-krishna-nagar-storms-into-sh6-final-after-defeating-krysten-coombs-410625">Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs</a></strong></p>

<p>While it took him less than 20 minutes to sail through the first two matches, Suhas outwitted Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan 21-9 21-15 in 31 minutes in the first semifinal.</p>

<p>The 2007-batch IAS officer, with a leg impairment, will face top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the final on Sunday.</p>

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<p>"History under making! Suhas L Y, IAS, DM GB Nagar (Noida), UP, India in Men's singles para-badminton SL4 finals. He beats Indonesia's S Freddy 2-0 in semifinals. Now will be playing for Gold on September 5,"&nbsp;the IAS Association, a group of serving and retired administrative officers, tweeted.</p>

<p>With the Karnataka-born engineer graduate making it to the final at the showpiece, internet users have been rallying support for him by trending the hashtag #Cheer4Suhas on social media platforms.</p>

<p>Several of the residents' Whatsapp groups in Noida are also filled with congratulatory messages on their DM's sporting feat.</p>

<p>Suhas, who graduated as computer engineer from NIT Karnataka with a distinction, has previously served as the district magistrate of Prayagraj, Agra, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Sonbhadra districts.</p>

<p>For the last one and a half years, he had been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic management in Gautam Buddh Nagar since his appointment in the western UP district on March 30, 2020.</p>

<p>Prior to his departure to Tokyo in the last week of August, Suhas, when asked about his badminton practice and work as DM, had told reporters, "I practice from 10pm for two hours after all the day's works are over. I have been managing my game and administrative duties this way for around six years now."</p>

<p>Suhas said his professional journey started in 2016 while he was the DM of Azamgarh district in eastern UP and a badminton championship was organized there.</p>

<p>"I was a guest at the inauguration of the tournament and expressed desire to participate. Until then it was a hobby for me as I had been playing badminton since childhood. I got a chance to play there and defeated state-level players," he had said.</p>

<p>It was there, he said, the Gaurav Khanna, the current coach of the country's para-badminton team, spotted him and push-started his professional journey.</p>

<p>In 2016 itself, he participated in the Asian Championship in Beijing and become the first non-ranked player to win the gold medal.</p>

<p>More international recognition was awaiting him as he went on to win medals at BWF Turkish championship in 2017 and 2019 besides the latest, a gold, in Brazil in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic started ravaging India and world.</p>

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<p>When his participation in the Tokyo Paralympics was confirmed in July, Suhas said the event was no doubt going to be a challenge and being the world number three in his category, he was hopeful for a medal.</p>

<p>"Over the years, we have seen that small margins make the difference between winners and losers. I have lost games with a margin of millimeters and won by centimeters. When I compete in Tokyo, I know every player will be there hoping to win a medal," Suhas told reporters.</p>

<p>However, he said he was not putting himself under any pressure for it, as he cited the teaching of the Bhagvat Geeta.</p>

<p>"Do your deed and you will get the results. I am not putting myself under any pressure. If God has brought me to this level, then I am going to put in all my efforts," he said.</p>


History beckons Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj when he steps into the court for the badminton finals at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Sunday with a shot at the gold medal.

History beckons Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj when he steps into the court for the badminton finals at the Paralympics in Tokyo on Sunday with a shot at the gold medal. Even if he loses and wins a silver, the 38-year-old district magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) will have scripted history as the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics. Suhas, currently world No. 3 in SL4 category, has played three matches, including the semifinals on Saturday, in the ongoing Games. He has been at his dominating best against his rivals. ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs While it took him less than 20 minutes to sail through the first two matches, Suhas outwitted Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan 21-9 21-15 in 31 minutes in the first semifinal. The 2007-batch IAS officer, with a leg impairment, will face top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the final on Sunday. #IND's Suhas books his spot in the FINAL by beating #INA S. Fredy 2-0 in Men’s Singles SL4 Semifinal!! What an amazing day for our para shuttlers as they are giving their best to make 🇮🇳 proud Catch him play in the final tomorrow, 5th Sept #Cheer4India#Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/okauRhvfAs — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 4, 2021 × ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal clinches gold, Singhraj Adhana takes silver "History under making! Suhas L Y, IAS, DM GB Nagar (Noida), UP, India in Men's singles para-badminton SL4 finals. He beats Indonesia's S Freddy 2-0 in semifinals. Now will be playing for Gold on September 5," the IAS Association, a group of serving and retired administrative officers, tweeted. With the Karnataka-born engineer graduate making it to the final at the showpiece, internet users have been rallying support for him by trending the hashtag #Cheer4Suhas on social media platforms. Several of the residents' Whatsapp groups in Noida are also filled with congratulatory messages on their DM's sporting feat. Suhas, who graduated as computer engineer from NIT Karnataka with a distinction, has previously served as the district magistrate of Prayagraj, Agra, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Sonbhadra districts. For the last one and a half years, he had been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic management in Gautam Buddh Nagar since his appointment in the western UP district on March 30, 2020. Prior to his departure to Tokyo in the last week of August, Suhas, when asked about his badminton practice and work as DM, had told reporters, "I practice from 10pm for two hours after all the day's works are over. I have been managing my game and administrative duties this way for around six years now." Suhas said his professional journey started in 2016 while he was the DM of Azamgarh district in eastern UP and a badminton championship was organized there. "I was a guest at the inauguration of the tournament and expressed desire to participate. Until then it was a hobby for me as I had been playing badminton since childhood. I got a chance to play there and defeated state-level players," he had said. It was there, he said, the Gaurav Khanna, the current coach of the country's para-badminton team, spotted him and push-started his professional journey. In 2016 itself, he participated in the Asian Championship in Beijing and become the first non-ranked player to win the gold medal. More international recognition was awaiting him as he went on to win medals at BWF Turkish championship in 2017 and 2019 besides the latest, a gold, in Brazil in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic started ravaging India and world. History under making!!! Suhas L Y, #IAS, DM G.B.Nagar (NOIDA), UP #IND in Men’s Singles #parabadminton SL4 Final. He beats #INA S. Fredy 2-0 in semifinals Now will be playing for #Gold on 5th Sep💐💐#Cheer4Suhas#Cheer4India#Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/xmCa3nF029 — IAS Association (@IASassociation) September 4, 2021 × When his participation in the Tokyo Paralympics was confirmed in July, Suhas said the event was no doubt going to be a challenge and being the world number three in his category, he was hopeful for a medal. "Over the years, we have seen that small margins make the difference between winners and losers. I have lost games with a margin of millimeters and won by centimeters. When I compete in Tokyo, I know every player will be there hoping to win a medal," Suhas told reporters. However, he said he was not putting himself under any pressure for it, as he cited the teaching of the Bhagvat Geeta. "Do your deed and you will get the results. I am not putting myself under any pressure. If God has brought me to this level, then I am going to put in all my efforts," he said.

History beckons IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj at Tokyo Paralympics

<p>Indian shooter Singhraj Adhana, who clinched a silver medal, said that his dream to see the national flag flying high at the Tokyo Paralympics has been fulfilled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adhana bagged the silver in the men's 50m pistol SH1 event on Saturday (September 4) at the Asaka Shooting Range and his fellow Indian shooter Manish Narwal won the gold medal, creating a Paralympic Games record as he amassed 218.2 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the stunning performance by Narwal, India's National Anthem was played when both the shooters were being awarded the medals and the tri-colour was raised.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-shuttler-krishna-nagar-storms-into-sh6-final-after-defeating-krysten-coombs-410625">Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs</a></strong></p>

<p>"I'm very happy. My dream to see the national flag flying high has been fulfilled. I was delighted when our national flag was raised and the national anthem was played," Singhraj said as quoted by ANI.</p>

<p>"I won bronze and silver and will always remember my journey in Tokyo Paralympics. I would like to thank my coaches and support staff," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-shooter-manish-narwal-clinches-gold-singhraj-adhana-takes-silver-410599">Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal clinches gold, Singhraj Adhana takes silver</a></strong></p>

<p>Previously, Adhana won a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the ongoing Paralympics as he added another medal to his kitty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a score of 196.8, Sergey Malyshev of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) won the bronze medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is placed 34th on the medal's tally 15 medals so far at the Tokyo Para Games so far.&nbsp;</p>


Indian shooter Singhraj Adhana, who clinched a silver medal, said that his dream to see the national flag flying high at the Tokyo Paralympics has been fulfilled.

Indian shooter Singhraj Adhana, who clinched a silver medal, said that his dream to see the national flag flying high at the Tokyo Paralympics has been fulfilled. Adhana bagged the silver in the men's 50m pistol SH1 event on Saturday (September 4) at the Asaka Shooting Range and his fellow Indian shooter Manish Narwal won the gold medal, creating a Paralympic Games record as he amassed 218.2 points. After the stunning performance by Narwal, India's National Anthem was played when both the shooters were being awarded the medals and the tri-colour was raised. ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttler Krishna Nagar storms into SH6 final after defeating Krysten Coombs "I'm very happy. My dream to see the national flag flying high has been fulfilled. I was delighted when our national flag was raised and the national anthem was played," Singhraj said as quoted by ANI. "I won bronze and silver and will always remember my journey in Tokyo Paralympics. I would like to thank my coaches and support staff," he added. 👏👏👏#IND's Singhraj Adhana wins his second medal of the #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics - a #Silver in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 Final! 🔥 It's 1⃣5⃣ medals for 🇮🇳! #ShootingParaSport pic.twitter.com/7h9yDG0MJK — #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) September 4, 2021 × Our dream run at the #Paralympics continues! Kudos to Manish Narwal on winning 🥇and @AdhanaSinghraj bagging 🥈 in the Men's 50m Pistol event. Wishing our para athletes even more success and recognition in the future. pic.twitter.com/lH64zq5DK1 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 4, 2021 × ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal clinches gold, Singhraj Adhana takes silver Previously, Adhana won a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the ongoing Paralympics as he added another medal to his kitty. With a score of 196.8, Sergey Malyshev of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) won the bronze medal. India is placed 34th on the medal's tally 15 medals so far at the Tokyo Para Games so far.

Tokyo Paralympics: Singhraj Adhana says dream to see Indian national flag flying high fulfilled

<p>India para javelin thrower Sumit Antil has credited Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for his achievements in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.</p>

<p>Speaking on the sidelines of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitating the athletes on Friday, Sumit very comprehensively won gold in the men's javelin throw (Sport Class F64).</p>

<p>Sumit dominated the show from the word go as he bettered the World Record three times in the final. He threw a monstrous throw of 68.55m in his fifth attempt to climb on the top of the podium.</p>

<p>"Neeraj Chopra's medal pressurized me to grab a medal in Olympic but he always motivated me by saying you are too strong and fit. Neeraj has played the biggest role in my achievement," Sumit told ANI.</p>

<p>"I don't react to negative comments and none of my near ones taunt me on my disability. Javelin has now taken a boost in the country and after my medal now 50 students have approached my coach for training. I feel like a star now," he added.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sports-minister-anurag-thakur-felicitates-para-athletes-hopes-javelin-will-become-as-popular-as-cricket-bat-410474">Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates para athletes, hopes javelin will become as popular as cricket bat</a></strong></p>

<p>Javelin throw has hogged the limelight in India after Neeraj's gold in the Olympics. And it has improved further after the show from the para-athletes in the ongoing Paralympics.</p>

<p>Talking about the same, Devendra Jhajharia, who won a silver medal in Tokyo, said: "India has become a hub of javelin throw, now foreigner athletes will think of coming to India for training."</p>

<p>Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya on Monday clinched silver after registering his season-best attempt of 44.38.</p>

<p>Yogesh said he was demotivated because of his disability as his schoolmates used to bully him but now the same people are trying to talk to him. "My journey has been a bit difficult. My seniors in college suggested that I should try in Paralympics as I was demotivated due to my disability," he said.</p>

<p>"People used to make fun of my disability and students bullied me in school but now those people want to talk to me. They are messaging me continuously. My parents are also excited because none from my family have reached the level where I reached," he added.</p>

<p>Sharad Kumar won bronze in the men`s high jump final on Tuesday revealed he had injured his leg before the match. "I am doing high jump since the age of 12. I started high jump after watching my brother because he was so popular in school and he had lots of medals," said Sharad.</p>

<p>"My leg was paining badly before my medal match as I had injured my leg badly. I spoke to my parents and my family and I cried a lot. Then I started reading Bhagwat Geeta to regain focus," he pointed.&nbsp;</p>


India para javelin thrower Sumit Antil has credited Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for his achievements in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. Speaking on the sidelines of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitating the athletes on Friday, Sumit very comprehensively won gold in the men's javelin throw (Sport Class F64).

India para javelin thrower Sumit Antil has credited Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for his achievements in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics. Speaking on the sidelines of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitating the athletes on Friday, Sumit very comprehensively won gold in the men's javelin throw (Sport Class F64). Sumit dominated the show from the word go as he bettered the World Record three times in the final. He threw a monstrous throw of 68.55m in his fifth attempt to climb on the top of the podium. "Neeraj Chopra's medal pressurized me to grab a medal in Olympic but he always motivated me by saying you are too strong and fit. Neeraj has played the biggest role in my achievement," Sumit told ANI. "I don't react to negative comments and none of my near ones taunt me on my disability. Javelin has now taken a boost in the country and after my medal now 50 students have approached my coach for training. I feel like a star now," he added. ALSO READ | Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates para athletes, hopes javelin will become as popular as cricket bat Javelin throw has hogged the limelight in India after Neeraj's gold in the Olympics. And it has improved further after the show from the para-athletes in the ongoing Paralympics. Talking about the same, Devendra Jhajharia, who won a silver medal in Tokyo, said: "India has become a hub of javelin throw, now foreigner athletes will think of coming to India for training." Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya on Monday clinched silver after registering his season-best attempt of 44.38. Yogesh said he was demotivated because of his disability as his schoolmates used to bully him but now the same people are trying to talk to him. "My journey has been a bit difficult. My seniors in college suggested that I should try in Paralympics as I was demotivated due to my disability," he said. "People used to make fun of my disability and students bullied me in school but now those people want to talk to me. They are messaging me continuously. My parents are also excited because none from my family have reached the level where I reached," he added. Sharad Kumar won bronze in the men`s high jump final on Tuesday revealed he had injured his leg before the match. "I am doing high jump since the age of 12. I started high jump after watching my brother because he was so popular in school and he had lots of medals," said Sharad. "My leg was paining badly before my medal match as I had injured my leg badly. I spoke to my parents and my family and I cried a lot. Then I started reading Bhagwat Geeta to regain focus," he pointed.

Neeraj Chopra played biggest role in my achievement: Sumit Antil

<p>Indian archer Harvinder Singh scripted history as he bagged a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Friday (September 3) in the men's individual recurve.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is a historic feat as&nbsp;Harvinder registered India's first-ever podium finish in archery at the Para Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harvinder defeated South Korea's Kim Min Su 6-5 in a shoot-off to win India's third medal of the day at Tokyo 2020, taking India's tally to 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, United States of America's (USA) Kevin Mather defeated Harvinder by 6-4 in the semi-final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Praveen Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men’s high jump T64 and para shooter Avani Lekhara won a bronze in the women’s 50m rifle 3-position SH1 while.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>So far, India has won 13 medals at the Tokyo Paralympic Games — 2 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze medals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I practised shoot off a lot. In my last practice, my coach asked me to train for it and I shot tens thrice. So I had the confidence. I did it again today and people are calling me shoot off masters. It feels really good," Harvinder Singh said after his win.</p>

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<p>Harvinder Singh was off to a brilliant start as he aimed 10, 7, 9 in comparison to 9, 6, 9 of Kim to clinch the first set.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The South Korean archer came back brilliantly in the match as he scored 29 to clinch the second essay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The momentum was again shifted towards Harvinder as he clinched the third set by 28-25.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both archers shared the spoils in the fourth set, as the match went into the decider.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the fifth set, Min Su Kim again showed his class to clinch the decider by 27-26 to force the shoot-off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Playing his 3rd shoot off of the Tokyo Paralympics, Harvinder prevailed in a thriller as he aimed perfect 10 to find the podium finish. Going first, the Korean aimed an 8.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian archer Harvinder Singh scripted history as he bagged a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Friday (September 3) in the men's individual recurve.

Indian archer Harvinder Singh scripted history as he bagged a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Friday (September 3) in the men's individual recurve. This is a historic feat as Harvinder registered India's first-ever podium finish in archery at the Para Games. Harvinder defeated South Korea's Kim Min Su 6-5 in a shoot-off to win India's third medal of the day at Tokyo 2020, taking India's tally to 13. Earlier, United States of America's (USA) Kevin Mather defeated Harvinder by 6-4 in the semi-final. Earlier in the day, Praveen Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men’s high jump T64 and para shooter Avani Lekhara won a bronze in the women’s 50m rifle 3-position SH1 while. ALSO READ | Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates para athletes, hopes javelin will become as popular as cricket bat So far, India has won 13 medals at the Tokyo Paralympic Games — 2 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze medals. "I practised shoot off a lot. In my last practice, my coach asked me to train for it and I shot tens thrice. So I had the confidence. I did it again today and people are calling me shoot off masters. It feels really good," Harvinder Singh said after his win. Arrow number one getting it done for India’s Harvinder Singh in the shoot-off as he takes bronze at the @Tokyo2020 @Paralympics. 🇮🇳🥉#Archery #ArcheryatTokyo #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/2mdviYeiK8 — World Archery (@worldarchery) September 3, 2021 × ✨Historic Medal: @ArcherHarvinder wins #Bronze in #Archery Men's Individual Recurve #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #Praise4Para @WeThe15 @narendramodi @PMOIndia @ianuragthakur @Media_SAI @UnionBankTweets @MyIndianBank @KotakBankLtd @centralbank_in @VedantaLimited @LICIndiaForever pic.twitter.com/rKySAMeK8V — Paralympic India 🇮🇳 #Cheer4India 🏅 #Praise4Para (@ParalympicIndia) September 3, 2021 × ALSO READ | KING KOHLI synonymous to records! Virat Kohli becomes first Asian to touch 150 million followers on Instagram Harvinder Singh was off to a brilliant start as he aimed 10, 7, 9 in comparison to 9, 6, 9 of Kim to clinch the first set. The South Korean archer came back brilliantly in the match as he scored 29 to clinch the second essay. The momentum was again shifted towards Harvinder as he clinched the third set by 28-25. Both archers shared the spoils in the fourth set, as the match went into the decider. In the fifth set, Min Su Kim again showed his class to clinch the decider by 27-26 to force the shoot-off. Playing his 3rd shoot off of the Tokyo Paralympics, Harvinder prevailed in a thriller as he aimed perfect 10 to find the podium finish. Going first, the Korean aimed an 8. (Inputs from agencies)

Tokyo Paralympics: Harvinder Singh creates history, wins bronze in recurve archery

<p>Praveen Kumar, who won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Friday (September 3), thanked his coach Dr Satyapal Singh for constantly supporting and motivating him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Praveen successfully cleared 2.07m in the final, which is his personal best and new Asian record, to clinch the coveted award. World champion Jonathan Broom-Edwards of Great Britain cleared 2.10m to take the gold medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am extremely happy to win the medal. I performed my personal best. I would like to thank my coach, Dr Satyapal Singh who has supported and motivated me," said&nbsp;Praveen as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In 2019 when I started the game, I was nowhere near to it, the coach motivated me. Whenever I stepped back, my coach pushed me to give my best. I also want to thank SAI, PCI and my family," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-praveen-kumar-bags-silver-in-high-jump-t64-final-takes-indias-medal-tally-to-11-410339">Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar bags silver in high-jump T64 final, takes India's medal-tally to 11</a></strong></p>

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<p>President of India, Ram Nath Kovind hailed Praveen's performance, "Impressive performance by Praveen Kumar at #Paralympics. Your silver medal in men’s high jump with a new Asian record has brought joy to every sport loving Indian. Your success will inspire all budding athletes. Heartiest congratulations. May you keep on achieving new milestones!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Praveen after his win. On his official Twitter handle, he wrote, "Proud of Praveen Kumar for winning the Silver medal at the #Paralympics. This medal is the result of his hard work and unparalleled dedication. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for his future endeavours. #Praise4Para."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-medals-galore-for-team-india-as-avani-lekhara-wins-bronze-in-50m-rifle-3p-sh1-shooting-final-410376">Tokyo Paralympics: Medals galore for Team India as Avani Lekhara wins bronze in 50m rifle 3P SH1 shooting final</a></strong></p>

<p>After Praveen, Avani Lekhara won a bronze medal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions shooting SH1 on Friday, leading India to its best-ever medal haul at Paralympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After becoming the first Indian woman to win Paralympic gold, debutant Avani scripted history with her bronze as she became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals.&nbsp;<br />
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Praveen Kumar, who won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Friday (September 3), thanked his coach Dr Satyapal Singh for constantly supporting and motivating him.

Praveen Kumar, who won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Friday (September 3), thanked his coach Dr Satyapal Singh for constantly supporting and motivating him. Praveen successfully cleared 2.07m in the final, which is his personal best and new Asian record, to clinch the coveted award. World champion Jonathan Broom-Edwards of Great Britain cleared 2.10m to take the gold medal. "I am extremely happy to win the medal. I performed my personal best. I would like to thank my coach, Dr Satyapal Singh who has supported and motivated me," said Praveen as quoted by ANI. "In 2019 when I started the game, I was nowhere near to it, the coach motivated me. Whenever I stepped back, my coach pushed me to give my best. I also want to thank SAI, PCI and my family," he added. ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar bags silver in high-jump T64 final, takes India's medal-tally to 11 Absolutely stellar performance by Praveen Kumar to win 🥈 for #IND at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics With confidence and determination Praveen takes India's 🏅 tally to 1️⃣1️⃣ Praveen also set a new Asian Record with the jump of 2.07m👏 🇮🇳 is extremley proud of you!#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/uQBJgaGUK1 — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 3, 2021 × President of India, Ram Nath Kovind hailed Praveen's performance, "Impressive performance by Praveen Kumar at #Paralympics. Your silver medal in men’s high jump with a new Asian record has brought joy to every sport loving Indian. Your success will inspire all budding athletes. Heartiest congratulations. May you keep on achieving new milestones!" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Praveen after his win. On his official Twitter handle, he wrote, "Proud of Praveen Kumar for winning the Silver medal at the #Paralympics. This medal is the result of his hard work and unparalleled dedication. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for his future endeavours. #Praise4Para." ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Medals galore for Team India as Avani Lekhara wins bronze in 50m rifle 3P SH1 shooting final After Praveen, Avani Lekhara won a bronze medal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions shooting SH1 on Friday, leading India to its best-ever medal haul at Paralympics. After becoming the first Indian woman to win Paralympic gold, debutant Avani scripted history with her bronze as she became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympics medals.

'He supported and motivated me': Praveen Kumar thanks coach after winning silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

<p>India's Singhraj Adhana won&nbsp;bronze in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 final at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Tuesday (August 31). &nbsp;</p>

<p>Singhraj clinched the medal with 216.8 points and with this, India's medal tally stands at 8, which is the highest ever at any Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was second shooting medal for India at the ongoing Paralympic Games after&nbsp;Avani Lekhara's historic gold in rifle shooting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Adhana&nbsp;dropped out of contention with his poor 19th shot but managed to get back in the reckoning with his 20th attempt as China's Xiaolong Lou got 8.6.</p>

<p>China dominated the finals with defending champion Chao Yang (237.9 — Paralympic record) and Huang Xing (237.5) winning the gold and silver medals respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>President of India congratulated&nbsp;Singhraj, he wrote, "Singhraj Adana's winning the bronze medal in shooting at #Paralympics&nbsp;marks a high point in his saga of resilience and determined pursuit of excellence. Congratulations to him for this amazing feat! The nation is proud of you. May you achieve greater glory in the years to come."</p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Singhraj's "exceptional" performance. While taking to his Twitter, he wrote, "Exceptional performance by Singhraj Adhana! India’s talented shooter brings home the coveted Bronze Medal."</p>

<p>"He has worked tremendously hard and achieved remarkable successes. Congratulations to him and best wishes for the endeavours ahead," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manish Narwal, who topped the qualifications with 575, was eliminated in the seventh place when it mattered the most.&nbsp;Another Indian shooter&nbsp;Deepender Singh&nbsp;was unable to make the final.</p>

<p>Athletes in SH1 category have an impairment affecting one arm and/or the legs, for example resulting from amputations or spinal cord injuries. P1 is a classification for the men's 10 air pistol competition.</p>

<p>Some shooters compete in a seated position, while others take aim in a standing position as defined in the rules.&nbsp;</p>


India's Singhraj Adhana won bronze in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 final at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Tuesday (August 31). Singhraj clinched the medal with 216.

India's Singhraj Adhana won bronze in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 final at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Tuesday (August 31). Singhraj clinched the medal with 216.8 points and with this, India's medal tally stands at 8, which is the highest ever at any Paralympic Games. This was second shooting medal for India at the ongoing Paralympic Games after Avani Lekhara's historic gold in rifle shooting. IN PICS | India at Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara's gold to Bhavina Patel's silver, a look at medal winners Adhana dropped out of contention with his poor 19th shot but managed to get back in the reckoning with his 20th attempt as China's Xiaolong Lou got 8.6. China dominated the finals with defending champion Chao Yang (237.9 — Paralympic record) and Huang Xing (237.5) winning the gold and silver medals respectively. It’s Bronze for Singhraj at #Tokyo2020 Singhraj clinches 🥉 in P1 Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 final with 216.8 points With this, 🇮🇳’s medal tally stands at 8, highest ever at any #Paralympics Thank you for making #IND proud Way to go Champ!!#Cheer4India#Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/4AQzg3VrHW — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 31, 2021 × President of India congratulated Singhraj, he wrote, "Singhraj Adana's winning the bronze medal in shooting at #Paralympics marks a high point in his saga of resilience and determined pursuit of excellence. Congratulations to him for this amazing feat! The nation is proud of you. May you achieve greater glory in the years to come." Singhraj Adana's winning the bronze medal in shooting at #Paralympics marks a high point in his saga of resilience and determined pursuit of excellence. Congratulations to him for this amazing feat! The nation is proud of you. May you achieve greater glory in the years to come. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 31, 2021 × Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Singhraj's "exceptional" performance. While taking to his Twitter, he wrote, "Exceptional performance by Singhraj Adhana! India’s talented shooter brings home the coveted Bronze Medal." "He has worked tremendously hard and achieved remarkable successes. Congratulations to him and best wishes for the endeavours ahead," he added. Exceptional performance by Singhraj Adhana! India’s talented shooter brings home the coveted Bronze Medal. He has worked tremendously hard and achieved remarkable successes. Congratulations to him and best wishes for the endeavours ahead. #Paralympics #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/l49vgiJ9Ax — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2021 × LSO WATCH | Sumit Antil's stupendous throw that won him gold at Tokyo Paralympic Manish Narwal, who topped the qualifications with 575, was eliminated in the seventh place when it mattered the most. Another Indian shooter Deepender Singh was unable to make the final. Athletes in SH1 category have an impairment affecting one arm and/or the legs, for example resulting from amputations or spinal cord injuries. P1 is a classification for the men's 10 air pistol competition. Some shooters compete in a seated position, while others take aim in a standing position as defined in the rules.

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian shooter Singhraj Adhana wins bronze medal in men's 10m air pistol

<p>Anurag Thakur, India's&nbsp;Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday felicitated Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar. Nishad arrived in Delhi on Tuesday. MoS Shri Nisith Pramanik also graced the event.</p>

<p>Nishad, who hails from Himachal Pradesh, won the silver with a jump of 2.06m in the Men's High Jump T47 category at the Tokyo Paralympics.</p>

<p>Speaking at the event, Thakur said: "India is ecstatic at the brilliant performance of our Paralympians. India has won its highest-ever medal tally ever! We sent out the biggest contingent this year. The unflinching support of our PM Narendra Modi Ji towards sports has indeed motivated our athletes to give their best and I congratulate Nishad on his success."</p>

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<p>"Nishad has shown that with perseverance success can be attained at the highest level. The government will continue to support India's Paralympians with facilities and funding so that they may continue to excel internationally. I have an additional reason to be thrilled by Nishad's success as he hails from my own state of Himachal Pradesh," he added.</p>

<p>Silver medalist Nishad Kumar said: "I could not believe that I had won a silver at the Paralympics. I asked four officials before I could actually believe it. I would like to thank our Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring that we have the full support of the govt in anything we need -- diet, equipment, coaching. I feel honoured that I have been invited by the Sports Minister and he has met me and felicitated me on the very first day of my return to India. I have never had this experience before and now the feeling of the win is really sinking in."</p>

<p>At the Paralympic Games, Nishad equaled the Asian record set by him earlier this year with the 2.06m jump.</p>

<p>He has been training at the national camp in SAI Bengaluru under the guidance of coach Satyanarayana.</p>

<p>The Government of India duly supported Nishad ahead of the Games in terms of facilitating foreign exposure trips and over four international competitions to the tune of Rs 10.50 lakh from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Rs 10.21 lakh from the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC).</p>

<p>Nishad has had a roller-coaster of a calendar year. He tested positive for Covid-19 twice but he continued improving and set two Personal Bests in 2021.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shahid-afridi-makes-glaring-remark-says-taliban-outfit-have-entered-afghanistan-with-positive-mindset-409575">Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark, says Taliban outfit have entered Afghanistan with 'positive mindset'</a></strong></p>

<p>He jumped 2.07m at the Para Athletics Selection Trials held in Delhi in June, and this helped him secure a spot in the Indian team for the Tokyo Paralympics.</p>

<p>He won a gold medal in the High Jump T47 category at the Fazza Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai right before the pandemic in Dubai and repeated the feat at the same competition by winning the elusive gold, also in 2021.</p>

<p>Nishad, who comes from a humble family of farmers, was only eight years old when his right hand was damaged by a grass-cutting machine on his family's farm.</p>

<p>However, he did not let this incident deter his spirit. Two years later, he started practicing in the high jump on his school grounds.</p>

<p>Nishad competed in the School Nationals, along with able-bodied athletes, in 2017 where he finished 10th with a jump of 1.75m.</p>

<p>After completing his schooling in the same year, Nishad moved to Panchkula to train at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium. It was no looking behind for him after that.</p>


Anurag Thakur, India's Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday felicitated Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar. Nishad arrived in Delhi on Tuesday.

Anurag Thakur, India's Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday felicitated Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar. Nishad arrived in Delhi on Tuesday. MoS Shri Nisith Pramanik also graced the event. Nishad, who hails from Himachal Pradesh, won the silver with a jump of 2.06m in the Men's High Jump T47 category at the Tokyo Paralympics. Speaking at the event, Thakur said: "India is ecstatic at the brilliant performance of our Paralympians. India has won its highest-ever medal tally ever! We sent out the biggest contingent this year. The unflinching support of our PM Narendra Modi Ji towards sports has indeed motivated our athletes to give their best and I congratulate Nishad on his success." ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu wins silver, Sharad Kumar takes bronze in high jump event Hon’ble Union Minister of Sports Shri @ianuragthakur and Hon’ble MoS Shri @NisithPramanik felicitated #Tokyo2020 Silver Medalist Nishad Kumar on his arrival from the games Here are the glimpses from the event, take a look and #Cheer4India #Praise4Para#Paralympics pic.twitter.com/uXg3xfNF5h — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 31, 2021 × "Nishad has shown that with perseverance success can be attained at the highest level. The government will continue to support India's Paralympians with facilities and funding so that they may continue to excel internationally. I have an additional reason to be thrilled by Nishad's success as he hails from my own state of Himachal Pradesh," he added. Silver medalist Nishad Kumar said: "I could not believe that I had won a silver at the Paralympics. I asked four officials before I could actually believe it. I would like to thank our Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring that we have the full support of the govt in anything we need -- diet, equipment, coaching. I feel honoured that I have been invited by the Sports Minister and he has met me and felicitated me on the very first day of my return to India. I have never had this experience before and now the feeling of the win is really sinking in." At the Paralympic Games, Nishad equaled the Asian record set by him earlier this year with the 2.06m jump. He has been training at the national camp in SAI Bengaluru under the guidance of coach Satyanarayana. The Government of India duly supported Nishad ahead of the Games in terms of facilitating foreign exposure trips and over four international competitions to the tune of Rs 10.50 lakh from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Rs 10.21 lakh from the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC). Nishad has had a roller-coaster of a calendar year. He tested positive for Covid-19 twice but he continued improving and set two Personal Bests in 2021. ALSO READ | Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark, says Taliban outfit have entered Afghanistan with 'positive mindset' He jumped 2.07m at the Para Athletics Selection Trials held in Delhi in June, and this helped him secure a spot in the Indian team for the Tokyo Paralympics. He won a gold medal in the High Jump T47 category at the Fazza Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai right before the pandemic in Dubai and repeated the feat at the same competition by winning the elusive gold, also in 2021. Nishad, who comes from a humble family of farmers, was only eight years old when his right hand was damaged by a grass-cutting machine on his family's farm. However, he did not let this incident deter his spirit. Two years later, he started practicing in the high jump on his school grounds. Nishad competed in the School Nationals, along with able-bodied athletes, in 2017 where he finished 10th with a jump of 1.75m. After completing his schooling in the same year, Nishad moved to Panchkula to train at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium. It was no looking behind for him after that.

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Sports Minister felicitates silver medallist Nishad Kumar

<p>India's Mariyappan Thangavelu won the silver medal in the men's high jump T42/T63 class at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Tuesday (August 31). Mariyappan successfully cleared 1.86m to clinch the coveted award.</p>

<p>Sharad Kumar on the other hand won the bronze medal in the T42 class after clearing 1.83m.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympics touched an unprecedented 10 after the Mariyappan and Sharad's podium finish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gold medal was bagged by USA's Sam Grewe (T63 class) after clearing 1.88m. Sam Grewe holds the T63 world record at 1.90m. He even tried to go for the world record at 1.91m, but could not clear it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/afghan-athlete-hossain-rasoulis-participation-at-tokyo-paralympics-is-an-insignia-of-hope-and-courage-409602"> Afghan athlete Hossain Rasouli's participation at Tokyo Paralympics is an insignia of hope and courage</a></strong></p>

<p>The third Indian in the fray and 2016 Rio Paralympics bronze winner, Varun Singh Bhati ended seventh out of nine competitors as he failed to clear 1.77m.</p>

<p>The T42 is a part of the sports class which is designed for athletes with limb deficiencies, like amputations or missing or shortened limbs from birth.</p>


India's Mariyappan Thangavelu won the silver medal in the men's high jump T42/T63 class at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Tuesday (August 31). Mariyappan successfully cleared 1.

India's Mariyappan Thangavelu won the silver medal in the men's high jump T42/T63 class at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Tuesday (August 31). Mariyappan successfully cleared 1.86m to clinch the coveted award. Sharad Kumar on the other hand won the bronze medal in the T42 class after clearing 1.83m. India's medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympics touched an unprecedented 10 after the Mariyappan and Sharad's podium finish. The gold medal was bagged by USA's Sam Grewe (T63 class) after clearing 1.88m. Sam Grewe holds the T63 world record at 1.90m. He even tried to go for the world record at 1.91m, but could not clear it. ALSO READ | Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark, says Taliban outfit have entered Afghanistan with 'positive mindset' It's #Silver for #IND🇮🇳 Mariyappan Thangavelu wins SILVER Medal in the Men's High Jump T63 Final event.#Tokyo2020 | #Paralympics | #Praise4Para | #ParaAthletics pic.twitter.com/zzRoM1PmTm — Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) August 31, 2021 × It's #Bronze for #IND🇮🇳 Sharad Kumar wins BRONZE Medal in the Men's High Jump T63 Final event.#Tokyo2020 | #Paralympics | #Praise4Para | #ParaAthletics pic.twitter.com/FGHPMYbD9n — Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) August 31, 2021 × DOUBLE Medal for #IND Mariyappan Thangavelu won the #Silver & Sharad Kumar won the #Bronze in the Men's High Jump.#Tokyo2020 | #Paralympics | #Athletics | #Cheer4India | #ParaAthletics | #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/0ZN1giK37a — Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) August 31, 2021 × ALSO READ | Afghan athlete Hossain Rasouli's participation at Tokyo Paralympics is an insignia of hope and courage The third Indian in the fray and 2016 Rio Paralympics bronze winner, Varun Singh Bhati ended seventh out of nine competitors as he failed to clear 1.77m. The T42 is a part of the sports class which is designed for athletes with limb deficiencies, like amputations or missing or shortened limbs from birth.

Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu wins silver, Sharad Kumar takes bronze in high jump event

<p>It was a moment of joy when Hossain Rasouli, an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-ipc-president-says-welcoming-afghanistan-athletes-best-moment-of-games-409404">athlete from Afghanistan</a>, appeared on track at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 and&nbsp;pointed towards the Afghanistan Paralympic Committee logo on his white vest on Tuesday (August 31).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rasouli was competing in the men's T47 long jump final and his name was at 13th place on the start list. Although, he finished last but definitely spread a message of hope on one of the most decorated global platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rasouli, whose left hand was amputated after a mine explosion, finally made the much-awaited appearance of Afghanistan's appearance at the Tokyo Paralympic&nbsp;Games.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As he was too late to compete in his favoured T47 100m event, he entered the long jump final and recorded jumps of 4.37, 4.21 and 4.46. It did not win him a medal, but the attempts were long enough to cross physical, mental and political hurdles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another long jumper Roderick Townsend said he didn't feel rivalry but "joy" as he said Rasouli's participation was symbolic and this is what &nbsp;Paralympic Games "stands for".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rasouli is one of the two Paralympians who were evacuated from Afghanistan, arriving in Tokyo with team-mate Zakia Khudadadi on Saturday (August 29), after catching a secret flight from Paris one week after being evacuated from Kabul.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-ipc-says-afghan-athletes-well-being-is-top-priority-no-media-access-during-games-409155">Rasouli</a> left the stadium without speaking to reporters officials have said&nbsp;Afghan Paralympians will not be speaking to the media during the Paralympic Games. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A couple of days ago, Andrew Parsons, the president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said he was able to see the Afghan athletes in person after they arrived, and promised that the IPC would "provide everything in our capacity" to ensure "the safest" and "calmest" environment for them to focus on their competitions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The athletes were due to arrive in Tokyo on August 17 but they could not travel to Japan after the Taliban took control over the country, routing government forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They had missed the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Tuesday (August 24), however, their country's flag was carried during the event, spreading a "message of solidarity and peace".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khudadadi will make her first appearance in the women's taekwondo K44 -49kg category on Thursday.</p>


It was a moment of joy when Hossain Rasouli, an athlete from Afghanistan, appeared on track at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 and pointed towards the Afghanistan Paralympic Committee logo on his white vest on Tuesday (August 31).

It was a moment of joy when Hossain Rasouli, an athlete from Afghanistan, appeared on track at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 and pointed towards the Afghanistan Paralympic Committee logo on his white vest on Tuesday (August 31). Rasouli was competing in the men's T47 long jump final and his name was at 13th place on the start list. Although, he finished last but definitely spread a message of hope on one of the most decorated global platforms. Rasouli, whose left hand was amputated after a mine explosion, finally made the much-awaited appearance of Afghanistan's appearance at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. ALSO READ | Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark, says Taliban outfit have entered Afghanistan with 'positive mindset' As he was too late to compete in his favoured T47 100m event, he entered the long jump final and recorded jumps of 4.37, 4.21 and 4.46. It did not win him a medal, but the attempts were long enough to cross physical, mental and political hurdles. Another long jumper Roderick Townsend said he didn't feel rivalry but "joy" as he said Rasouli's participation was symbolic and this is what Paralympic Games "stands for". Rasouli is one of the two Paralympians who were evacuated from Afghanistan, arriving in Tokyo with team-mate Zakia Khudadadi on Saturday (August 29), after catching a secret flight from Paris one week after being evacuated from Kabul. El velocista afgano Hossain Rasouli salta en los Paralímpicos de Tokiohttps://t.co/AVPgRNDID9 pic.twitter.com/Xg34p39QJD — Meta de Pulso (@meta_pulso) August 31, 2021 × The best 13th place ever: Afghanistan Paralympian, Hossain Rasouli, a 100 metre runner who missed his event because he was fleeing the Taliban in Kabul, competes in the long jump instead and sets a PB💪 #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/cdC0RVmK5l — Tracey Holmes (@TraceyLeeHolmes) August 31, 2021 × Rasouli left the stadium without speaking to reporters officials have said Afghan Paralympians will not be speaking to the media during the Paralympic Games. A couple of days ago, Andrew Parsons, the president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said he was able to see the Afghan athletes in person after they arrived, and promised that the IPC would "provide everything in our capacity" to ensure "the safest" and "calmest" environment for them to focus on their competitions. ALSO READ | US completes military withdrawal from Afghanistan Watch: × The athletes were due to arrive in Tokyo on August 17 but they could not travel to Japan after the Taliban took control over the country, routing government forces. They had missed the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on Tuesday (August 24), however, their country's flag was carried during the event, spreading a "message of solidarity and peace". Khudadadi will make her first appearance in the women's taekwondo K44 -49kg category on Thursday.

Afghan athlete Hossain Rasouli's participation at Tokyo Paralympics is an insignia of hope and courage

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<p>India's Vinod Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's discus throw F52 class at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (August 29), however, in a complete shocker his result in that competition was declared void a day later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vinod, who injured both his legs after falling off a cliff while training after joining the BSF,&nbsp;had won the bronze with an Asian record of 19.91m throw, the result was later challenged by some competitors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After complaints, the discus thrower was put under review by a classification panel and it was deemed that he was not eligible to compete in that particular category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement released by the organisers, it was mentioned that the panel was "unable to allocate" Vinod from NPC India with a sport class and he was designated as Classification not Completed (CNC).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Classification criteria</strong></p>

<p>Vinod Kumar's classification was done on August 22.</p>

<p>At the Paralympics, the classification system is quite complicated as it is based on the unique impairments the athletes have. Overall, there are 10 impairment groups in the Paralympics: Eight involve physical impairments and the other groupings are for visual and intellectual impairments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The F52 is part of a sports class where athletes compete in a seated position — either in a wheelchair or a throwing chair due to impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency or leg length difference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Athletes classified under F51-F53 have limited shoulder, arm and hand function to varying degrees and usually, no trunk or leg function.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, as mentioned, the panel has been unable to allocate Vinod a sport class and he has been designated as Classification Not Completed (CNC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"...The panel was unable to allocate the athlete Vinod Kumar from NPC India with a sport class and the athlete was designated as Classification not Completed (CNC)," the organisers said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The athlete is therefore ineligible for the Men's F52 Discus medal event and his results in that competition are void," it added.</p>

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<p><strong>India's reaction</strong></p>

<p>Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik told PTI that there is nothing that the PCI can do now.</p>

<p>"Classifications done previously can be challenged during competitions and can be overruled also. There is nothing that India can do now.</p>

<p>"Bronze medal Mr Vinod Kumar in F52 category sitting discus has been cancelled. This has been confirmed by Chef de Mission Mr. Gursharan Singh. Though before the events the players were classified by the IPC officials themselves, but during the competition it was found faulty. A detailed report is awaited," the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) informed.</p>

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India's Vinod Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's discus throw F52 class at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (August 29), however, in a complete shocker his result in that competition was declared void a day later.

India's Vinod Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's discus throw F52 class at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (August 29), however, in a complete shocker his result in that competition was declared void a day later. Vinod, who injured both his legs after falling off a cliff while training after joining the BSF, had won the bronze with an Asian record of 19.91m throw, the result was later challenged by some competitors. ALSO WATCH | Sumit Antil's stupendous throw that won him gold at Tokyo Paralympic After complaints, the discus thrower was put under review by a classification panel and it was deemed that he was not eligible to compete in that particular category. In a statement released by the organisers, it was mentioned that the panel was "unable to allocate" Vinod from NPC India with a sport class and he was designated as Classification not Completed (CNC). Classification criteria Vinod Kumar's classification was done on August 22. At the Paralympics, the classification system is quite complicated as it is based on the unique impairments the athletes have. Overall, there are 10 impairment groups in the Paralympics: Eight involve physical impairments and the other groupings are for visual and intellectual impairments. The F52 is part of a sports class where athletes compete in a seated position — either in a wheelchair or a throwing chair due to impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency or leg length difference. Athletes classified under F51-F53 have limited shoulder, arm and hand function to varying degrees and usually, no trunk or leg function. IN PICS | India at Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara's gold to Bhavina Patel's silver, a look at medal winners Now, as mentioned, the panel has been unable to allocate Vinod a sport class and he has been designated as Classification Not Completed (CNC). "...The panel was unable to allocate the athlete Vinod Kumar from NPC India with a sport class and the athlete was designated as Classification not Completed (CNC)," the organisers said in a statement. "The athlete is therefore ineligible for the Men's F52 Discus medal event and his results in that competition are void," it added. #Athletics Vinod Kumar #IND classification has been reviewed and he's not eligible in discus throw F52. Vinod Kumar loses his #Bronze medal won under the competition.#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/xx2khLScSF — India in Olympic Games (@BharatinOlympic) August 30, 2021 × ALSO READ | Avani Lekhara finds inspiration in Abhinav Bindra! Now her historic Gold will echo through generations to come India's reaction Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik told PTI that there is nothing that the PCI can do now. "Classifications done previously can be challenged during competitions and can be overruled also. There is nothing that India can do now. "Bronze medal Mr Vinod Kumar in F52 category sitting discus has been cancelled. This has been confirmed by Chef de Mission Mr. Gursharan Singh. Though before the events the players were classified by the IPC officials themselves, but during the competition it was found faulty. A detailed report is awaited," the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) informed. (inputs from agencies)

Explained: Here's why discus thrower Vinod Kumar lost bronze medal at Tokyo Paralympics

<p>Sumit Antil said that he is "very happy" with his performance as he won an elusive gold medal in the men's javelin throw F64 class at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and also created a world record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (August 30), threw a new world record of 68.55m to win India's second gold medal of the day at Paralympics 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Sumit said he wanted to touch the 70m mark. He added that he felt the pressure and was unable to sleep for two nights. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I wanted to touch the 70m mark, but I am very happy with my performance. In one competition, I was able to break the World Record thrice. And I was also able to win the gold medal, I cannot express how I am feeling right now, I am just numb, to be honest," said Antil as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is my first Paralympics so the pressure was there on me, people had expectations from me. Pressure was there and hence I was not able to sleep for two nights. Yesterday, I did not sleep at all but I am very happy with my performance," said Sumit.</p>

<p>"I want to thank my family, SAI and PCI. I also want to thank the entire country for supporting me. My coaches also played a big role and I am grateful to him for guiding me," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sumit started off with a throw of 66.95m in his first attempt and created a world record, then again he threw another record of 68.08m in his second attempt and broke the one he created moments ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He went on to create another world record and held the top spot with his best throw of 68.55 in his fifth attempt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia's Michal Burian won silver with a best throw of 66.29m, while Sri Lanka’s Dulan Kodithuwakku won bronze with a best attempt of 65.61m.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>President of India Ram Nath Kovind congratulated Sumit for winning gold, he wrote, "Sumit Antil's historic performance in javelin throw at the #Paralympics is a moment of great pride for the country. Congratulations on winning the gold and setting a new world record. Every Indian is elated to hear the national anthem at the podium. You're a true champion!"</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished him and wrote, "Our athletes continue to shine at the #Paralympics! The nation is proud of Sumit Antil’s record-breaking performance in the Paralympics.<br />
Congratulations Sumit for winning the prestigious Gold medal. Wishing you all the best for the future."</p>

<p><em>(inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sumit Antil said that he is "very happy" with his performance as he won an elusive gold medal in the men's javelin throw F64 class at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and also created a world record.

Sumit Antil said that he is "very happy" with his performance as he won an elusive gold medal in the men's javelin throw F64 class at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and also created a world record. On Monday (August 30), threw a new world record of 68.55m to win India's second gold medal of the day at Paralympics 2020. However, Sumit said he wanted to touch the 70m mark. He added that he felt the pressure and was unable to sleep for two nights. ALSO WATCH | Sumit Antil's stupendous throw that won him gold at Tokyo Paralympics "I wanted to touch the 70m mark, but I am very happy with my performance. In one competition, I was able to break the World Record thrice. And I was also able to win the gold medal, I cannot express how I am feeling right now, I am just numb, to be honest," said Antil as quoted by ANI. "This is my first Paralympics so the pressure was there on me, people had expectations from me. Pressure was there and hence I was not able to sleep for two nights. Yesterday, I did not sleep at all but I am very happy with my performance," said Sumit. "I want to thank my family, SAI and PCI. I also want to thank the entire country for supporting me. My coaches also played a big role and I am grateful to him for guiding me," he added. IN PICS | India at Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara's gold to Bhavina Patel's silver, a look at medal winners #SumitAntil is the Champion, World Record Holder, #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics 🥇 #Gold Medallist #Javelin @ParaAthletics Cheer4India #Praise4Para @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @ddsportschannel @TheLICForever @VedantaLimited @neerajkjha @EurosportIN pic.twitter.com/jWoM36Bj0l — Paralympic India 🇮🇳 #Cheer4India 🏅 #Praise4Para (@ParalympicIndia) August 30, 2021 × Sumit started off with a throw of 66.95m in his first attempt and created a world record, then again he threw another record of 68.08m in his second attempt and broke the one he created moments ago. He went on to create another world record and held the top spot with his best throw of 68.55 in his fifth attempt. Australia's Michal Burian won silver with a best throw of 66.29m, while Sri Lanka’s Dulan Kodithuwakku won bronze with a best attempt of 65.61m. ALSO READ | Avani Lekhara finds inspiration in Abhinav Bindra! Now her historic Gold will echo through generations to come President of India Ram Nath Kovind congratulated Sumit for winning gold, he wrote, "Sumit Antil's historic performance in javelin throw at the #Paralympics is a moment of great pride for the country. Congratulations on winning the gold and setting a new world record. Every Indian is elated to hear the national anthem at the podium. You're a true champion!" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished him and wrote, "Our athletes continue to shine at the #Paralympics! The nation is proud of Sumit Antil’s record-breaking performance in the Paralympics. Congratulations Sumit for winning the prestigious Gold medal. Wishing you all the best for the future." (inputs from agencies)

Tokyo Paralympics: I was not able to sleep for two nights, says Sumit Antil after winning gold medal

<p>Japan has closed a school in the eastern city of Chiba for the rest of this week, after confirming COVID-19 infections in two teachers who accompanied students to watch the Paralympic Games, a city official said on Monday.</p>

<p>The two were among six teachers of the Kaizuka Junior High School who had tested positive for the disease by Sunday, said the official of the city's education board, after a trip with 18 students in two buses to last Wednesday's goalball event.</p>

<p>The Paralympics are set to run from Aug. 24 to Sept. 5, mostly without spectators, since much of Japan, including Chiba and the Games host city of Tokyo, are under a state of emergency, aiming to rein in the disease.</p>

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<p>But organisers have invited municipal authorities to have school children attend events, as long as they follow safety measures and receive caregivers' consent.</p>

<p>One of the school's teachers reported a fever two days before the trip, followed by several more reporting symptoms, with positive tests from Aug. 26 to Sunday, the official told Reuters.</p>

<p>The school, which had been due to start the fall term on Monday like others run by the city, will be closed at least through this week, the official added.</p>

<p>The city will run PCR tests on about 120 students who were in contact with the infected teachers over the summer holidays, as well as other teachers and staff at the school.</p>

<p>The city said it would continue with the Paralympics visits with appropriate safety measures.</p>


Japan has closed a school in the eastern city of Chiba for the rest of this week, after confirming COVID-19 infections in two teachers who accompanied students to watch the Paralympic Games, a city official said on Monday.

Japan has closed a school in the eastern city of Chiba for the rest of this week, after confirming COVID-19 infections in two teachers who accompanied students to watch the Paralympic Games, a city official said on Monday. The two were among six teachers of the Kaizuka Junior High School who had tested positive for the disease by Sunday, said the official of the city's education board, after a trip with 18 students in two buses to last Wednesday's goalball event. The Paralympics are set to run from Aug. 24 to Sept. 5, mostly without spectators, since much of Japan, including Chiba and the Games host city of Tokyo, are under a state of emergency, aiming to rein in the disease. ALSO READ | 'Not eligible to compete': Discus thrower Vinod Kumar loses bronze at Tokyo Paralympics But organisers have invited municipal authorities to have school children attend events, as long as they follow safety measures and receive caregivers' consent. One of the school's teachers reported a fever two days before the trip, followed by several more reporting symptoms, with positive tests from Aug. 26 to Sunday, the official told Reuters. The school, which had been due to start the fall term on Monday like others run by the city, will be closed at least through this week, the official added. The city will run PCR tests on about 120 students who were in contact with the infected teachers over the summer holidays, as well as other teachers and staff at the school. The city said it would continue with the Paralympics visits with appropriate safety measures.

Japan finds COVID-19 infections in teachers who took students to Paralympics