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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Trichy para sports arena opens sans special coaches
Trichy: A Rs1 crore para sports arena developed by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) has been opened at the district sports complex in Khajamalai in Trichy city. While it is user friendly for persons with disability (PwD) and touted to help para athletes participate in international events such as Paralympics, SDAT is not sure about appointing special coaches for the arena. The arena is spread over about 3,200 square feet of floor space in the 37.5-acre district sports complex on Race Course road. A sports kit storage room and administrative office room have been provided. The para sports arena was proposed for Trichy as well as in a few other cities outside Chennai as part of making sports infrastructure inclusive. It also took into account the medals secured by several para athletes from the state in Paralympics 2024 held in Paris. Two multi-purpose courts equipped with PwD-friendly access and rest rooms have been commissioned in the arena. Sports officials said that at least seven para games including para handball, para badminton, judo, para goalball, boccia, and para table tennis could be played there. Stone seats are provided around the courts and a metal roof has covered the arena to allow players use the arena in all weather conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Malaysians don't know about this! iOS Credit Read More Undo However, SDAT said that special coaches to train para athletes have not been appointed to provide training. "We welcome the modern facility built at Rs1 crore, but the govt could have also sanctioned funds to appoint special coaches to attract youths with disabilities to take up training for any of the seven para sports," K C Neelamegam, state treasurer, Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam, said. SDAT sources said that para athletes for now can make use of the arena, but they did not assure whether special coaches will be appointed in the near future. "A few PwD athletes are being trained along with other athletes. We don't have separate coaches to provide training for para athletes," an official source in SDAT said. Since nearby districts like Ariyalur, Perambalur, and Pudukottai will also benefit from the arena, sports enthusiasts said that coaching should be made available in the facility. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Idolised Jasprit Bumrah, Lost Arms In Electric Shock: Meet India's 6-Year-Old Archery Sensation
Less than a year after para-archer Sheetal Devi shot to fame with her performances at the Paris Paralympics 2024, another rising para-archer has caught the eye. 6-year-old Ayush Kumar, hailing from Faridabad in the Indian state of Haryana, lost both of his arms in a horrifying accident with an electrical wire just over a year ago. The accident also took with it his dreams of becoming like star India cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. However, Ayush has now emerged as a skilled para-archer, even at his tender age, with dreams of making it to the top. "When I saw him for the first time, I decided to make him an archer. I felt that he would be able to do it. After seeing him, I called him for talent scouting. He came to us in the summer camp and is training," said Kuldeep Vedwan, Ayush's archery coach, speaking to NDTV. "I am hopeful that when he will be 12 years old, he will be in the Indian team," Vedwan further stated. Watch: Video report on Ayush by NDTV : @tabishh_husain | @Vimalsports — NDTV India (@ndtvindia) July 7, 2025 The success of 18-year-old para-archer Sheetal Devi has given renewed hope to budding para-archers. Sheetal, who is also armless, wowed the world with her stunning ability, as she won gold medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships, and eventually a bronze at the mixed team compound event at Paralympics 2024. Ayush suffered his accident nearly a year ago, on July 12, 2024, bringing horror not only to him, but also to his mother. However, Arjun's talent in para-archery has also given hope to his family. "He had told me that he was going to play at his aunt's place, but I don't know what happened there. Then, the accident happened to him. When he came in contact with the electrical wire, there was a loud sound. Then we came to know that an accident had happened to him," Ayush's mother recollected. Ayush trains under Kuldeep Vedwan at Dhanoura Tikri village in Baghpat, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. There, the 6-year-old has also received guidance from para-archer Payal Nag, who beat Sheetal at the 6th National Para Archery Championship in Jaipur. "We talked a lot, I really liked his courage, he is doing all this in such a short time and has a desire to go much further. I have full hope that he will definitely go ahead," Nag said. A fan of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as well, Arjun's sporting dreams are only getting bigger in the world of archery.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Proud moment for me as my family was present at Rashtrapati Bhawan": Para-archer Harvinder Singh after being conferred with Padma Shri
Kaithal (Haryana) [India], May 28 (ANI): India para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh said that it was a 'proud moment' for him as his family was present at the Rashtrapati Bhawan when he received the Padma Shri award on Wednesday. India's para-archer Harvinder Singh, who won the gold medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, was named among the recipients of the Padma Awards 2025. Speaking to ANI, Harvinder Singh said, 'Very happy to receive the fourth-highest civilian award for India. My family is really very happy. It was a proud moment for me as my family was present at the Rashtrapati Bhawan when I received this award.' Harvinder has tasted success in the past year with his consistent performances. He got his hands on India's first-ever gold medal in para-archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. It was a one-sided affair in the men's individual recurve open event. Harvinder ousted Poland's Lukasz Ciszek with a straight-set win, 6-0, in the gold medal match. His triumph in Paris marked a medal in two successive Paralympics, having won a bronze medal in the recurve para-archery at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. His triumph in Tokyo was India's first medal in archery in the Paralympics. The Padma awards, among the country's highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, and literature. The Padma Shri award is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India after the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and the Padma Bhushan. With his Paris Paralympics gold, Padma Shri recognition, and an unwavering focus on upcoming championships, Harvinder Singh is determined to continue his dominance in para-archery and bring more laurels to India. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: Sumit Antil strikes gold in Men's Javelin F64 category
Nottwil [Switzerland], May 27 (ANI): India's ace javelin star and double Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil added another accolade to his name by taking the top spot in the Men's Javelin F64 category in the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025. Sumit sent the javelin to a distance of 72.35m to take the gold and stand at the top of the podium. Sumit, who defended his gold in the Paris Paralympics 2024, delivered his best in the fifth round. 'Double #Paralympics Gold medallist Sumit Antil picked top spot in Men's Javelin F64 category with a throw of 72.35m at Nottwil World #ParaAthletics Grand Prix 2025. Super proud of you Sumit!' SAI Media wrote on X on Tuesday. He kicked off the contest with a foul throw in the first and followed it up with a 67.80m throw in his second. He breached the 70m mark for the first time in the contest with a 71.29m attempt. The fixture continued, and he dropped the gold medal-winning throw in the penultimate round. Before Sumit's heroics, Gurjar Mahendra shattered the world record in the Javelin F42 category with a sensational throw of 61.17 meters, claiming gold and etching his name in para-sporting history. India's Pingane Mina Vilas secured a treble in the F57 category, clinching gold medals in discus (16.13m), shot put (4.29m), and javelin (10.56m)--a rare and commendable sweep across all her events. Among the standout performers was Bhuvi Agarwal, who struck gold in both the long jump T20 with a leap of 4.15m and the 400m T20, clocking an impressive 1:12.23s. Her athleticism and composure under pressure continued to mark her as a rising star in Indian para-athletics. Multi-event talent Perumalsamy Santhanakumar added to India's medal tally with gold in the long jump T46 (5.71m) and the 400 meters T46 (57.44 seconds), along with a silver in the 100 meters T46, showcasing his versatility on both track and field. In the same sprint category, Moorthy Pragadeeshwara Raja earned a silver in the 400-meter T11 (1:01.59) and a bronze in the 100-meter T11, demonstrating consistency and determination. Veteran thrower Ravi Rangoli brought home double gold in the F40 category, excelling in both shot put (9.78m) and javelin (34.58m). Reflecting on the historic campaign, Devendra Jhajharia, Chairperson of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), expressed his pride in the team's achievements. 'Breaking a world record is a monumental feat, and to see our athletes achieve this on the international stage fills us with immense pride. The performance in Nottwil showcases the exceptional depth and potential of Indian para-athletics. These athletes are not just winning medals--they're inspiring a nation and redefining what's possible,' Jhajharia said as quoted from PCI. (ANI)
