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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Gallery of fame at Mahamaya stadium to honour athletes from Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: A 'gallery of fame' featuring Ghaziabad's top-performing athletes is set to come up at the Mahamaya Sports Stadium as part of a district-level initiative to promote sports and motivate budding players. District magistrate Deepak Meena has directed the sports department to set up the gallery and also replace cash awards for athletes with customised sports equipment to support their long-term development. District sports officer Poonam Bishnoi said that the gallery will be prominently located at the entrance of the stadium. "It will be the first thing athletes see when they enter the stadium. The idea is to greet every player with stories of excellence and perseverance that have emerged from our own district. It will include framed portraits, brief biographies, and highlights of achievements of athletes who made Ghaziabad proud at national and international levels," Bishnoi said. Among those set to be featured here is Simran Sharma, a visually-impaired para athlete who won a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 and was conferred the Arjuna Award the same year. Also to be featured are Lakshay Phogat, who clinched a silver medal at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships in Jordan this April, and javelin thrower Pradeep Yadav of Modinagar, who bagged a silver at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O novo dispositivo que os idosos usam para ajudar na neuropatia (dor nos nervos) A arte do herbalismo Undo Yadav, who has a motor disability, also received the Uttar Pradesh Laxman Award earlier this year. "I am extremely honoured to be part of the gallery. It's a proud moment and I hope it encourages more para athletes to aim high," he told TOI. The gallery's construction is part of a larger renovation plan for the stadium. TOI earlier reported that the state govt allocated Rs 16 crore for the stadium's overhaul in the last financial year. A detailed project report was prepared, tenders were awarded, and renovation work is set to begin soon. In a significant policy shift, the DM also said that, instead of cash prizes ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000, athletes will now receive high-quality equipment suited to their discipline. "For instance, a badminton player might receive a professional-grade racket set. This will help them train more effectively," said Bishnoi.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
D Gukesh To Ananya Panday: India's Brightest On Forbes 30 Under 30 2025
New Delhi: Forbes has released its 10th annual ' 30 Under 30 Asia ' list, spotlighting the region's most promising young entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers, all under the age of 30. The Class of 2025 is distinctly tech-driven, with artificial intelligence playing a major role in how these individuals are shaping the future. This year, the list of 300 individuals spans across 10 key categories, including AI, Consumer & Enterprise Tech, Finance, Social Impact, Retail and Ecommerce, and The Arts. India dominated the list with 94 honorees, the most from any country in the Asia-Pacific region. Among the standout names this year are chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, Bollywood actor Ananya Panday and sustainable fashion entrepreneur Jinali Mody. Here are some of the Indian changemakers who made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list: Sheetal Devi, 17, Paralympian: The world's first armless archer to win gold at the Asian Para Games. Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, Chess Grandmaster: Reigning World Chess Champion and the youngest Indian to beat world champion Magnus Carlsen. Anuv Jain, 29, Singer-Songwriter: Known for hits like Husn and Baarishein. Ishaan Khatter, 29, Actor: A versatile performer gaining international acclaim. He is known for performances in films like Beyond the Clouds (2017) and Dhadak (2018). Ananya Panday, 26, Actress and Chanel Brand Ambassador: Bollywood star and the first Indian face of Chanel. Anshita Mehrotra, 25, Founder, Fix My Curls: Pioneering curly hair care products tailored for Indian hair types. Jinali Mody, Founder, Banofi Leather: Turning banana crop waste into sustainable leather alternatives. Mukul Chhabra, 27, Founder, ScrapUncle: Enabling doorstep scrap collection with a tech-first model. Krishna Gupta, 27, Cofounder, AamDhanE: Making rural India financially literate and investment-ready. Vaibhav Kaushik, 27, Cofounder, Nawgati Tech: Reducing fuel pump wait times using AI. Karttikeya Mangalam, 28, Cofounder, Helping factories monitor machine health with AI. Kshitiz Sanghi, 29, Cofounder, Voosh: Streamlining cloud kitchens with automation. Manu Chopra, 29, Cofounder, Karya: Collecting AI training data ethically from rural India. Hunny Bhagchandani, 29, Founder, Torchit: Affordable assistive tech for the visually impaired. Arghya Bhattacharya, 26, Cofounder, Adalat AI: Building AI tools to simplify India's complex legal system. Manu Nair and Prashant Sharma, Cofounders, Ethereal Exploration Guild: India's spacetech duo working on affordable space exploration. Following India, Australia had 32 honorees on the list, while China featured 30, Japan 25, and South Korea 23. Singapore and Indonesia each had 19 entries.
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Fazza Dubai Para Badminton: Al Bedwawi seeks more net gains for UAE at home after historic feat
6 May 2025 21:58 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI )Fresh after creating history for the nation, Emirati para shuttler Jamal Al Bedwawi is leading a hopeful hosts' contingent at the sixth Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International, which kicked off at the Shabab Al Ahli club on Tuesday. Thrilling action is expected over the next few days as 150 shuttlers from 30 nations will be in action at the championships that run until May Bedwawi is coming on the back of clinching UAE's first-ever international medal in para badminton with a bronze medal in the Czech Republic last month. A trainee at the Dubai Club for People of Determination, Al Bedwawi is hoping to continue the same momentum at home, where he will be competing in all three events – men's singles WH1, men's doubles WH1-WH2 and mixed doubles a dollop of extra motivation was needed, Al Bedwawi has that too, as he features in a sleek promotional video made by the organisers for the tournament, in which Al Bedwawi plays a few shots on an airstrip in Dubai before undertaking a skydiving adventure. The hopes of the 26-year-old will be sky high, who understands the spotlight will be on him and has a responsibility to win a medal for the nation. Al Bedwawi, who has been playing the sport for the past three years and has also participated at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games, said, 'I'm more confident now – I feel I am responsible to win a gold medal for the nation.'For the Emirati, who sustained a spinal cord injury and damaged nerve following an accident in 2012, badminton means 'freedom, power to achieve his long-cherished goals.'My personal goals will be to improve my world ranking and more medals winning show,' added the ever-smiling player, who is also a key member of the UAE national wheelchair basketball will be joined by his training partners Siham Al Rasheedy (women's singles WH2) and event debutant Omair Mohammed (men's singles WH1) – both of whom will be pairing up with Al Bedwawi for the mixed doubles and men's doubles UAE team will also have a representative in the men's SU5 category with Sinan Asif set to compete in three UAE team has been coached by Aditya Singh for the last two years, with long-term goals set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. 'The team is gelling well and making rapid improvements. Playing more international events will help the players grow mentally and physically,' said para shuttlers in the world, including Paralympic and Asian Para Games stars, will be taking part. Malaysia's Paris 2024 Games champion Cheah Liek Hou (SU5) will lead the star-studded field, which will also include Paralympic and Asian Para Games medallists from South Korea, India and Hong Kong, among Korea will be spearheaded by seasoned wheelchair shuttlers and Paris 2024 silver medallist Choi Jungman (men's WH1) and Kim Jungjun (men's WH2), a bronze medallist in Paris. Meanwhile, India has the largest contingent of 28 members and will bank on their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar (men's SH6) and Asian Para Games medallist Sukant Kadam (men's SL4), Mandeep Kaur (women's SL3), among others. For Hong Kong, Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games gold medallist Chu Man Kai returns to the Emirate of Dubai for the sixth time.
Gulf Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Shuttler Bedwawi to lead UAE charge at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event
After making history for the nation, Emirati Para shuttler Jamal Khalifa Al Bedwawi is set to lead a new-look UAE team at the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2025. Bedwawi clinched UAE's first ever international medal in Para Badminton with a bronze medal at the Czech Para Badminton International 2025 last month. A trainee at the Dubai Club for People of Determination, Bedwawi is hoping to continue the same momentum at home where he will be competing in all three events – men's singles WH1, men's doubles WH1-WH2 and mixed doubles WH1-WH2. The 26-year-old will be joined by his Dubai Club training partners Siham Alrasheedy (women's singles WH2) and event debutant Omair Mohammed (men's singles WH1) – both of whom will be pairing up with Bedwawi for the mixed doubles and men's doubles event. The UAE team will also have a representative in men's SU5 category with Sinan Asif set to compete in three events. Bedwawi, who sustained a spinal cord injury and damaged nerve following an accident in 2012, understands all eyes will be on him at home this week, and he is ready to take the responsibility to win a medal for the nation. 'I'm more confident now – I feel I am responsible to win a gold medal for the nation,' said Al Bedwawi, who is playing the sport for last three years and has also participated at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games. For the Emirati player badminton means gives 'freedom, power to achieve his long-cherished goals'. 'My personal goals will be to improve my world ranking and more medal winning show,' added the ever-smiling player, who is also a key member at the UAE national wheelchair basketball team. The UAE team has been coached by Aditya Singh for the last two years with long-term goals set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. 'The team is gelling well and making rapid improvements. Playing more international events will help the players grow mentally and physically. We are keenly looking forward to the Fazza Championships,' said Singh. A thrilling action is expected over the next few days as 150 shuttlers from 30 nations will be in action at the championships that runs until May 11. Top Para shuttlers in the world including Paralympic and Asian Para Games stars have arrived for the championships and trained at the official venue. Malaysia's Paris 2024 Games champion Cheah Liek Hou (SU5) will lead the star-studded field which will also include Paralympic and Asian Para Games medallists from South Korea, India and Hong Kong among others. South Korea will be spearheaded by seasoned wheelchair shuttlers and Paris 2024 silver medallist Choi Jungman (men's WH1) and Kim Jungjun (men's WH2), a bronze medallist in Paris. Meanwhile, India will bank on their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar (men's SH6) and Asian Para Games medallist Sukant Kadam (men's SL4), Mandeep Kaur (women's SL3) among others in the largest contingent of 28 members. For Hong Kong, Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games gold medallist Chu Man Kai returns to the UAE Emirate Dubai for the sixth time. Ahead of the competition, the championships also witnessed 30 new shuttlers getting their classification.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shashruti is India's first amputee swimmer to conquer Palk Strait
1 2 Nagpur: Shashruti Vinayak Nakade added yet another first to her illustrious achievements by becoming India's first amputee swimmer to conquer the Palk Strait — an open sea swimming challenge covering 35km from Sri Lanka's Talaimannar to Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi. The 21-year-old from Nagpur took 11 hours and 5 minutes to complete the solo swimming challenge alongside para swimmer Ganesh Balaga of Andhra Pradesh. Both Shashruti and Ganesh were part of a group of Indian swimmers from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal, who successfully completed the Palk Strait challenge in solo and relay teams, respectively. All the Indian swimmers participated in the challenge under the leadership of Arjuna Awardee and coach of the Indian para swimming team at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, Prasanta Karmakar. Born and raised in Nagpur, Shashruti completed her schooling at St Xavier's and Kendriya Vidyalaya, and is currently in her final year at Hislop College. In 2022, she represented India at the Asian Para Games and last year narrowly missed qualification in the triathlon event for the Paralympic Games.
