Nishad Kumar secured his maiden gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clinching the top spot in the T47 high jump event. After years of finishing second, Nishad overcame Paralympic legend Roderick Townsend and narrowly missed setting a world record at 2.18m.
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Goa’s Lloyd Fernandes Selected for ITTF Asian Para Championship After Double Gold Victory
Lloyd Fernandes has made history by clinching two consecutive gold medals at the Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championship. For many, an accident might seem like the end of life. But for Lloyd, it marked the start of a new journey. After becoming paralyzed in 2016, he turned to table tennis and never looked back. Now, the gold medalist is set to represent India at the ITTF Asian Para Championship this year.
Nikhat Zareen Advances to Pre-Quarters at World Boxing Championships with Dominant Win
India’s ace boxer Nikhat Zareen began her World Championships campaign in Liverpool with a commanding 5-0 unanimous victory over USA’s Jennifer Lozano in the women’s 51kg category. She now faces Japan’s Yuna Nishinaka in the pre-quarterfinals.
Namrata Batra Clinches Silver at 2025 World Games in Chengdu
India’s Namrata Batra made history at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, securing a silver medal in the women’s 52 kg final — a proud moment for the nation.
Goan Duo Dominates Rotary Rain Run 2025: Suraj Velip and Swezial D’souza Clinch 21 km Victory
Goa’s Suraj Velip and Swezial D’souza emerged victorious in the 21-km timed run at the Rotary Rain Run 2025, a monsoon-themed marathon held in Tiswadi. Over 2,400 runners from across India participated in the 11th edition of this AIMS-certified event, which supports women’s health and education.