Paralympic Games

Paralympic gold medal-winning judoka Shahana Hajiyeva handed life ban for faking blindness, claims report

Shahana Hajiyeva, who had won gold while competing in the 48kg category in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, was found to be faking blindness after failing a medical classification test ahead of the World Para Judo Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan earlier this month.

Exclusive | Double Paralympic medalist Harvinder Singh on Khel Ratna controversy: ‘I felt it was necessary to speak up’

Harvinder Singh shared his emotions on receiving the Padma Shri and addressed his Khel Ratna snub after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. He recently spoke to Firstpost on various topics including the recent honour received from the Government of India.

Bullied for skin tone and disability: How Thulasimathi Murugesan made Paralympic history and won Arjuna Award

Thulasimathi Murgesan has had to battle several odds in her life on her way to winning silver at the Paris Paralympics 2024. She spoke to Firstpost on her 2025 aspirations, early days playing badminton, her father's role and more.

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.