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Meet India's medal winners at Paralympics

Murlikant Petkar was the first Indian to win a Paralympic medal and India have won a total of 31 medals at the event across 12 editions. Check list of medal winners.

Robin Uthappa opens up on battle with depression in 2011

In a recent video that was uploaded on his YouTube channel, Robin Uthappa recalled times in 2011 when he battled depression, and could not even look at himself in the mirror. ( READ MORE)

Igor Stimac files complaint with FIFA against AIFF

Igor Stimac, former Indian football team head coach, has filed a complaint with FIFA against the All India Football Federation over a breach of contract. Stimac was sacked as India head coach in June this year after the Blue Tigers failed to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. ( READ MORE)

India's Paralympics history

India have so far participated in 12 editions of the Paralympics, winning a total of 31 medals (Nine gold, 12 silver, and 10 bronze) with 19 of them coming at the Tokyo 2020 Games. ( READ MORE)

Exclusive interview with Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa

Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa caught up with Firstpost ahead of the 2024-25 ISL season, which is slated to begin in September. He spoke on signing a new contract with Mumbai City FC, what he is looking forward in the upcoming season, his dream of playing for India and more. ( READ MORE)

Olympic medal win can boost the income of Indian hockey players by 30%

Following their Olympic medal win, Indian men’s hockey players are poised for a significant income boost, with estimates suggesting at least a 30% rise. The biggest growth can be from their role as sports influencers. ( READ MORE)

D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Before World Chess Championship, clash ends in draw at Sinquefield Cup

Round one of the 2024 Sinquefield Cup offered a sneak peek of the upcoming World Chess Championship match: Ding Liren vs D Gukesh as they met for the first time since the Indian became the challenger. ( READ MORE)

PM Modi interacts with Indian contingent for Paralympics, extends warm wishes

“Your journey is as important to the country as it is for you and your careers. Our country’s pride will be related to what you all achieve there. An entire country is rooting for you.

“140 crore Indians are sending their blessings to you. Vijay Bhava (May you be victorious). Like you did at the Asian Paralympics and the Tokyo Paralympics, I wish you all create new records in Paris,” PM Modi said in his address to the Paralympians. ( READ MORE)

World Cricketers' Association to review sport's 'broken and unsustainable' schedule

The world body of cricketers has termed the current calendar in cricket as “broken and unsustainable”. They have also launched a review into the matter to offer recommendations as to how the situation can be improved. ( READ MORE)

Zaheer Khan to join IPL side Lucknow Super Giants?

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan is reportedly very close to joining IPL side LSG as their team mentor, replacing Gautam Gambhir who left the post last year to join KKR. Zaheer can also be LSG’s bowling coach. ( READ MORE)

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour praises captain Rohit Sharma

“He might forget whether he has decided to bat or bowl at the toss, or his phone and iPad in the team bus but he never forgets his gameplan. He is very good at it and is a very shrewd tactician,” Rathour said on the Find a way with Taruwar Kohli podcast.

“His first quality is that as a batsman, he is a phenomenal player. I think he is someone who understands his game really well. He always have a clear game plan,” the 55 year-old added. ( READ MORE)

Sourav Ganguly changes his DP and clarifies 'isolated' incident comment on Kolkata doctor rape-murder case

Demanding justice in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has changed his social media DP to black. He also clarified his old statement which led to a controversy. “I don’t know how what I said last Sunday was construed or interpreted. I have said it earlier as well that [the crime] is a terrible thing. Now the CBI [and the] police are investigating the matter. It’s very shameful what has happened,” Ganguly said. ( READ MORE)

Explained: CAS terms UWW rules 'draconian' but explains why Vinesh Phogat was disqualified

The sole arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) who heard Vinesh Phogat’s appeal has termed the rules that led to the wrestler’s elimination from the Paris Olympics as “draconian” but her appeal was still dismissed. We explain why in our explainer.

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