Paralympic Games

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry

Besides Bhaker and Gukesh, India men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar are the others who have been nominated for the highest sporting honour in the country.

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism

Both Bhaker and Harvinder, who were among India's standout performers in Paris Olympics and Paralympics respectively, have been critical of this year's shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Rewind 2024: From Djokovic winning gold in Paris Olympics to Spain's Euro triumph, top 10 sporting moments this year

From Spain's Euro 2024 triumph to Novak Djokovic's gold medal win in Paris Olympics, 2024 had it all. We take a look at 10 of the top sporting moments from the year that will be coming to an end in a matter of five days.

Harvinder Singh makes 'discrimination' claim after Paris Paralympics gold medallist snubbed from Khel Ratna award

Harvinder Singh, the Indian archer who won gold in Paris Paralympics, has alleged discrimination in sports awards nominations after he was snubbed from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards nominees list.

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris

While India failed to register their highest medal count in the Paris Olympics following a series of heartbreaks and fourth-place finishes, the nation shone brighter than ever when it came to the Paralympics.

Exclusive | Shooting is more accessible in India; every national-level shooter can now import a gun: Avani Lekhara’s coach Rakesh Manpat

Shooting has brought India multiple Olympic and Paralympic medals, but the ground reality remains challenging. Coaches face struggles in building successful careers, governance issues persist, and differently-abled athletes encounter numerous hurdles. Indian shooter and coach Rakesh Manpat, who coached Paralympic gold medallist Avani Lekhara, discusses these pressing issues.

Exclusive | ‘Avani Lekhara is a perfectionist, I sat on a wheelchair and shot with her to understand the challenges’: Coach Rakesh Manpat

In an exclusive chat, Rakesh Manpat talks about the changing landscape of Indian shooting, the process of coaching Avani Lekhara to Paralympic success, the changes needed in the Indian shooting ecosystem vis a vis coaching, and more.

Maharashtra government felicitates Vidit, Swapnil as they receive prize money of Rs 1 crore and Rs 2 crore

While Vidit Gujrathi and Divya Deshmukh were awarded Rs 1 crore each, Abhijeet Kunte and Sankalp Gupta, the coaches of both players, received Rs 10 lakh each.

IOC member Nita Ambani hails Indian sportswomen at United in Triumph: 'Our female athletes have reached the pinnacle of success'

Nita Ambani also spoke about the ‘transformational power of sport’ and hailed the contribution of India’s female athletes to the country’s Olympic successes.

'Women athletes have been at the forefront of India’s Olympic success': Reliance Foundation chair Nita Ambani

Nita Ambani made special mention of female athletes and para-athletes while speaking at the 'United In Triumph Awards' honouring India's Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medallists.