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Triple gold now for Devendra Jhajharia?

Triple gold now for Devendra Jhajharia?

India’s para javelin champion Devendra Jhajharia breaks world record during trials in New Delhi; confident of winning third gold medal at Tokyo Games

02 July,2021 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Harit Joshi
Two Mumbaikars to participate in London paralympics

Two Mumbaikars to participate in London paralympics

Battling against all odds, two Mumbaikars, both afflicted with polio, will be competing in the 2012 London Paralympics.

24 December,2011 07:42 AM IST | Correspondent
Two handicapped Mumbaikars for London Paralympics

Two handicapped Mumbaikars for London Paralympics

Battling against all odds, two Mumbaikars, both afflicted with polio, will be competing in the 2012 London Paralympics.

23 December,2011 04:23 PM IST | Agencies
French paralympian gets stolen arm back

French paralympian gets stolen arm back

The police saved the day for a long jumper planning to take part in the London Paralympics after he had his prosthetic arm stolen by 2 youths

25 July,2012 07:11 AM IST | Agencies
Para athlete in doping mess

Para athlete in doping mess

Para athlete Hitesh Sachdeva has been banned from competing in the London Paralympics after being caught for doping

12 July,2012 07:47 AM IST | Agencies
Coldplay, Rihanna, Jay-Z star in Games finale

Coldplay, Rihanna, Jay-Z star in Games finale

Fantastical wheeled vehicles, roller-skating warriors and bursts of fire brought the London Paralympics to a close Sunday, in a quirky closing ceremony headlined by Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-Z.

10 September,2012 05:29 PM IST | AFP
David Weir wins Marathon in Paralympics

David Weir wins Marathon in Paralympics

Britain's David Weir won the men's wheelchair marathon for his fourth gold of the Games, as the London Paralympic Games entered their final lap yesterday with a valedictory tour of the city's streets

10 September,2012 10:19 AM IST | AFP
Pistorius eyes 400m gold as final day dawns

Pistorius eyes 400m gold as final day dawns

The last full day of competition at the London Paralympics draws to a close on Saturday, with Oscar Pistorius determined to go out with gold and Ellie Simmonds hoping for more British success in the pool.

09 September,2012 06:14 AM IST | AFP
Indian medallist Girisha rewards parents

Indian medallist Girisha rewards parents

The parents of an Indian athlete who won silver at the Paralympics in London will pay off outstanding loans from the money their son has earned with his effort, reports said on Wednesday.

05 September,2012 03:21 PM IST | AFP
Aussie Freney wins fifth gold in London

Aussie Freney wins fifth gold in London

Australia's Jacqueline Freney won her fifth gold of the London Paralympics on Monday, capping off a day of triumph by shattering a world record in the relay

05 September,2012 08:30 AM IST | AFP

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