Sumit Antil, the reigning Paralympic javelin champion, is aiming for a record-breaking 80-meter throw at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. He will be India’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony and is focused on defending his title while striving for continued improvement.
The Petro-Canada FACE Grant, a long-standing program supporting Canadian athletes and coaches, has announced its 2024 recipients. This year, 55 promising Olympic and Paralympic athletes will receive $10,000 each to cover essential training and development costs. The grant, which has been a vital resource for over 36 years, will continue to support Canadian athletes’ journeys to the international stage.
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Sumit Antil and Asian Para Games silver medalist Bhagyashree Jadhav have been chosen as the Indian flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics. The duo will lead a contingent of 84 Indian athletes competing in 12 disciplines.
Indian para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) due to three whereabouts failures, effectively ending his hopes of defending his Paralympic gold medal in Paris. Bhagat, a reigning champion in the SL-3 category, expressed his disappointment with the decision, citing a technical glitch during the submission process for one of the failures. He is now exploring options to overturn the ban, but time is running out.
The Indian Paralympic contingent, comprising 84 athletes across 12 disciplines, was given a grand send-off ceremony on Friday ahead of the Paris Paralympics. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the athletes’ determination and highlighted the government’s support for their success. The ceremony included the launch of a special anthem and a commemorative book celebrating the team’s achievements.
Reigning Paralympic champion Sumit Antil has set his sights on defending his Tokyo Paralympics gold medal in Paris. He also aims to break his own world record in the men’s javelin throw F64 class. Antil’s performance will be a key part of India’s effort to build on its strong showing at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav, Paralympic champions in javelin throw and shot put respectively, have been chosen to carry the Indian flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics 2024. This marks a significant moment for both athletes, who are set to lead India’s largest ever contingent at the Games.
Arshad Shaikh and K. Narayana, both from Andhra Pradesh, will compete in para cycling and rowing respectively at the upcoming Paris Paralympics. Arshad secured his spot after winning a silver medal in the Asian Road Para cycling championship, while Narayana, a former Indian Army soldier, overcame a life-changing injury to excel in rowing.
Despite being excluded from the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, para-surfers are determined to advocate for their sport’s inclusion in future Games. Facing challenges regarding cost and logistics, they are proposing innovative solutions and garnering support to showcase the value and potential of para-surfing.
Valentina Petrillo, a visually impaired sprinter, will make history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Paralympic Games. The 50-year-old Italian athlete, who transitioned in 2019, qualified for the women’s 200 and 400-meter races in Paris. Her selection highlights the ongoing debate surrounding transgender inclusion in sports.
