Rio Paralympics

Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu in a spot of bother after teen's death

The 19-year-old, identified as Satish Kumar, was found dead near a railway track in Tamil Nadu's Salem district. He had hit the parked car of Mariyappan a day earlier, which led to the squabble.

First Lady: Paralympian Deepa Malik is first guest on our new show with Meghna Pant

On First Lady, host Meghna Pant meets with women achievers from all walks of life, starting with Paralympian heroine Deepa Malik.

Paralympian Deepa Malik calls for ending taboos around disability, equal opportunities for differently-abled

To achieve the dream of an accessible and inclusive India, it is important to provide its women and differently-abled with equal opportunities, paralympian Deepa Malik said.

PM Narendra Modi meets Rio Paralympians, says they have made country proud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Indian athletes who took part in the Rio Paralympic Games, including the four medallists, and applauded them for making the country proud with their achievements.

Vladimir Putin accuses Wada of hypocrisy after Olympic athletes' data leak

President Vladimir Putin says the hack of Olympic athletes' data has cast a spotlight on a hypocritical decision to bar Russian athletes.

Rio Paralympics 2016: 'Mission accomplished', say organisers at the closing ceremony

Rio said farewell to the Paralympics Sunday in a closing ceremony showcasing Brazil's love for music and celebrating what many consider to have been a surprisingly successful Games.

Rio Paralympics 2016 Highlights: From overcoming all odds to beating Olympic records

The Rio Paralympics featured thrilling victories, records, tears -- and controversy. Here are highlights of the first Games ever held in South America, which end Sunday.

Paralympics 2016: Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad dies after race accident in Rio

Iranian Paralympic cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad died Saturday after an accident in the road race on the penultimate day of the Rio Games, officials said.

YRF to honour Indian gold medal winners at Rio Paralympics; salutes Mariyappan Thangavelu

Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Wednesday announced it will honour Indian paralympian gold medal winners and has saluted Mariyappan Thangavelu for his historic gold win in men's high jump T-42 event at the Rio Paralympics.

Proud Devendra Jhajharia credits 'hardwork and dedication' for Rio Paralympics 2016 gold medal

Devendra Jhajharia, who has emerged as the new poster boy of Indian athletics after bettering his own World record to claim his second Paralympics gold, feels it is his "willpower" which kept him going despite all the hardships