Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu to get Rs 2 crore reward by Tamil Nadu government
Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched silver in Tokyo Paralympics after leaping the mark of 1.86m. This is his second medal at the Games, having already won a gold in Rio 2016.
Sep 01, 2021, 07:41 AM IST
Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu replaced as India’s flag-bearer by Tek Chand, in COVID-19 quarantine
India’s athletics coach Satyanarayana also confirmed the development. Six officials and five para-athletes were expected to take part in the opening ceremony.
Aug 24, 2021, 12:11 PM IST
From Noida DM Suhas LY to Devendra Jhajharia, India's medal hopes at Tokyo Paralympics
India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Tokyo Paralympics with 54 athletes who are set to compete in nine disciplines. The mega event will kick off on August 24 and will go on till September 5. While Noida District Magistrate (DM) Suhas L. Yathiraj is one of the top contenders in para-badminton event, the likes of Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu and Ekta Bhyan will be some of the top contenders at Tokyo Paralympics. We take a look at some of India's top medal contenders through this collection of pictures.
Aug 19, 2021, 14:41 PM IST
Tokyo Paralympics: You are all winners and role models, PM Narendra Modi tells Indian para athletes
India is sending a 54-member team – the largest ever – in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics with hopes that the country will produce its best ever performance.
Aug 17, 2021, 14:37 PM IST
Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Rani Rampal recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Rohit Sharma was the highest run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Aug 18, 2020, 18:13 PM IST
Mariyappan Thangavelu biopic: Shah Rukh Khan shares FIRST LOOK of Dhanush starrer!
Thalaiva Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya Dhanush's upcoming biopic is based on the life of Indian Paralympic high jumper, who not only represented the country in the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games held in Rio De Janiero but also won gold.
Jan 01, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Sachin Tendukar felicitates Rio Paralympics medal winners, awards Rs 15 lakh to each
The Rio Paralympics champion athletes were also presented smartphones and laptops from Smartron.
Oct 04, 2016, 12:29 PM IST
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announces Rs 90 lakh cash rewards for Rio Paralympians
India won four medals — two gold, a silver and a bronze.
Sep 29, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
Gracious Devendra Jhajharia lauds Sports Ministry for unprecedented support; aims for treble in Tokyo Games
The gold medal in men's javelin throw F46 category in the Rio Paralympics made Devendra Jhajharia the most successful Indian para athlete ever but he is in no mood to stop here and is eyeing for a treble in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Sep 23, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
Rio Paralympic medallist Deepa Malik returns to rousing reception in Delhi
Deepa's best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal.
Sep 17, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Paralympians deserve highest recognition & awards, says Milkha Singh
An Olympic medallist directly qualifies for the Khel Ratna award during an Olympic year but there is no such policy in place for the paralympians.
Sep 15, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Then this happened: Sports minister Goel Vijay non-committal on Khel Ratna for paralympic medallists
An Olympic medallist directly qualifies for the Khel Ratna award during an Olympic year but Goel said there is no such policy in place for the paralympians.
Sep 14, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
After winning gold, Mariyappan Thangavelu does something even more inspirational
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announced a cash prize Rs 2 crore for him.
Sep 12, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Sports vs Crime: Virender Sehwag's epic take on Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan's inspiration, mother
Mariyappan was left with permanent disability at an early age when a bus crushed his right leg, below the knee.
Sep 11, 2016, 23:55 PM IST
2016 Summer Paralympics: READ - Mariyappan Thangavelu's mother's insanely inspirational story
His mother, Saroja, was selling vegetables when a customer informed her of Mariyappan's record-breaking feat.
Sep 11, 2016, 09:49 AM IST
THANK YOU MARIYAPPAN THANGAVELU! Tamil Nadu CM announces INR 2cr reward for Rio Paralympics gold medallist
Mariyappan gold medal in the men's high jump T-42 event with a leap of 1.89 metres.
Sep 10, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
Mariyappan Thangavelu: Here are 6 spine-chilling facts of the Rio Paralympics gold medal winner!
Mariyappan Thangavelu jumped 1.89 metres to win gold at the Rio Paralympics.
Sep 10, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar praises medal winning Rio Paralympians Mariyappan Thangavelu, Varun Bhati
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India`s Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati for bagging a gold and bronze respectively.
Sep 10, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi leads country in lauding Indian heroes at the Rio Paralympic Games
Under the Sports Ministry's Cash Award Scheme, Mariyappan will get Rs 75 lakh and Bhati will be presented Rs 30 lakh for their feat.
Sep 10, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
