Olympics 2024 - Ground Report

First medal for Refugee Paralympic team, gold for armless archer: 5 unforgettable moments from Paralympics 2024

With Paralympics coming to an end with a grand closing ceremony on Sunday, we take a look at some of the most memorable moments from the 28 August-8 September event:

Paris Paralympics 2024: How women athletes contributed to India's medal rush at Games

There were 10 women medallists at the Paris Paralympics from India. That’s a record number of women medallists from India in a single edition of the Paralympics.

Indian athletes make history at Paris Paralympics 2024: A look at key milestones

In a record-breaking campaign, Indian athletes set several historical milestones at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Here's a look at the standout achievements that made the nation proud.

How Simran Sharma defied financial constraints, personal loss to win bronze at Paralympics 2024

Simran was born prematurely with visual impairment, she faced numerous challenges throughout her life, including her father's chronic illness and eventual passing.

Navdeep Singh: Once ridiculed for height, income tax inspector wins India's seventh gold at Paralympics 2024

Navdeep Singh who won India's seventh gold medal at Paris Paralympics 2024 is employed as an Inspector in the Income Tax Department in Bengaluru.

Sachin Khilari: From tragic school accident to mechanical engineering and Paralympics silver medal

A two-time world championship gold medallist, Sachin's story is as inspiring as any. Apart from being a highly successful athlete, Khilari is also a mechanical engineer and visiting faculty.

Mariyappan Thangavelu: Son of daily wage labourer who became first Indian to medal at three consecutive Paralympics

After winning gold in Rio 2016 and silver in Tokyo 2020, Mariyappan Thangavelu won bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games.

Armless, bullied for disability, seven-months pregnant: Some of the most inspiring stories from Paralympics 2024

We take a look at inspiring stories of para-athletes from around the world who made the impossible possible to compete at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Sumit Antil: The aspiring wrestler who became a para-javelin star after a life-changing incident

Sumit Antil successfully retained the gold medal that he had won in the Tokyo Paralympics, breaking the Paralympic record not once but twice in the final in Paris on Monday.

Suhas Yathiraj: The IAS officer with back-to-back Paralympic silver medals

Suhas Yathiraj, an inspiring IAS officer, adds another silver medal to his Paralympic achievements, showcasing excellence both in his career and on the court.