Paralympics 2016
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British Paralympians accused of winning gold medals unfairly, set to face parliamentary hearing
Classification campaigner Michael Breen has accused UK Athletics of fielding athletes in competitions where their disability is less severe compared to others.
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India's four Rio Paralympics medal winners are getting Rs 90 lakh in total from the Centre
The cash reward will be given by the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot under the Awareness Generation and Publicity scheme.
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'Para-athletes like me aren't used to attention.' Don't worry, Deepa Malik, we'll forget soon
The Paralympics silver medallist forged her own path to Rio. There was no support.
Nishita Jha
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Farmer leader Naresh Tikait stops wrestlers from immersing their medals in Ganga
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Pro-BJP accounts lead trolling of CJI Chandrachud, researchers show
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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How did the Indian langur end up in a prehistoric mural in Greece?
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Video: Watch this breakdancer’s amazing performance in sari and high heels
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The best part about the Rio Paralympics? The focus on athletic greatness and not disability
It began amidst gloomy forecasts but soon captured Rio de Janeiro and Brazil’s hearts, thanks to a heartening performance from the hosts.
Samindra Kunti
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These three charts prove that Vijay Goel's sports ministry does not know its own Khel Ratna policy
India's para-athletes have actually outscored their able-bodied compatriots according to the government's own criteria.
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Watch: These two sensational goals by Jefinho prove why he's been dubbed the 'Paralympic Pele'
The 26-year-old Jefinho has been even compared to Neymar for his skills with the football.
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Video: Watch this breakdancer’s amazing performance in sari and high heels
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Watch: Slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s fans hold candlelight march on his first death anniversary
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Watch: Dancers continue unfazed as climate activists barge into Swedish dance show to disrupt it
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From discarded tents to oxygen tanks: Alarming video reveals garbage pile up at Mt Everest campsite
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Watch: Post-midnight celebrations by CSK fans across India as team wins fifth IPL title
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Paralympic medallists to be considered for Khel Ratna from next year, says Vijay Goel
The minister also lauded India's Paralympic athletes for bringing huge honour to the country.
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Iranian para-cyclist dies, following crash at road race event at Paralympics
Bahman Golbarnezhad suffered a cardiac arrest after being involved in a crash during the men's C4-C5 road race event.
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Paralympics: Karam Jyoti and Virender Dhankar fail to win medals at Rio
Jyoti failed to get off the mark in women’s discus throw, while Dhankar finished eighth in men’s Shot Put
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The Reel
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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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The private moment between two Canadian Paralympians is the most beautiful photo you will see today
The Rio Paralympics has an iconic kiss of its own.
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Paralympics: Rampal Chahar finishes sixth in men’s high jump T-47 despite personal best
Chahar was 0.6 metres behind the bronze-medal mark.
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Paralympics: Amit Kumar Saroha narrowly misses out on bronze medal in club throw
The other Indian in the F51 class, Dharambir Nain, finished in the ninth position.
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The Field
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Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag return to a special event; Sindhu, Srikanth and Co in action
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Wrestlers’ protest: Global governing body condemns detention, threatens suspension of federation
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Hockey, Men’s Junior Asia Cup: India take on South Korea in semis after securing World Cup spot
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Farmer leader Naresh Tikait stops wrestlers from immersing their medals in Ganga
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Watch: Winning moments as Chennai Super Kings clinch IPL 2023 title to become five-time champs