Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, known simply as Mehrzad, stands at an awe-inspiring 2.46 meters tall (8 ft 0.85…
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The Paralympics Bond That Stole the Spotlight in Paris
Rohan Chowdhury in Paris The world witnessed something extraordinary at the Invalides Arena in Paris as…
Avani Lekhara: Breaking Barriers and Making History in Paralympic Shooting
Avani Lekhara’s journey is a remarkable one, marked by resilience and a deep passion for sport.…
How Mariyappan Thangavelu ‘jumped’ to gold in the 2016 Rio Paralympics and brought about a change
The hype over 84 Indian athletes who will compete at the Paris Paralympics, starting on August…
Nithya Sree Sivan: From Passion to Podium in Para-Badminton
Nithya Sree Sivan’s journey into the world of para-badminton is a story of passion, resolve, and…
Manasi Joshi continues to dream, of Paralympic glory
Dream on. Dreams do come true. For others, these may be words of encouragement. For Manasi…
What will the city of Paris be like during Paralympics?
Paris was part chaotic, on the edge, and teeming with security personnel and police in the…
A changing society calls for social democracy – let the upcoming Paralympics be a clarion call
In her third Independence Day speech, President Draupadi Murmu spoke about affirmative action and the opening…
Paris Paralympics have the power to change perceptions back home
It was in 2004 that Devendra Jhajharia travelled to his first Paralympic Games. Unlike in 2024,…