India's Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda wins silver in London Paralympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 10:17

India’s Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda opened India’s account in the 2012 London Paralympics by winning a silver medal in men’s high jump-F42 event with a jump of 1.74m on Monday.

Maken writes to High Commission to look after parathletes

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 23:56

Not happy at the officials enjoying the comforts of Paralympics Games Village in London, which allegedly led to the neglect of the parathletes, Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Monday shot off a letter to the Indian High Commissioner to directly get in touch with the athletes and address their grievances.

Oscar Pistorius stunned at Paralympics

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 09:58

Brazilian sprinter Alan Oliveira stunned Oscar Pistorius to claim the 200m title at the 2012 Paralympics on Sunday.

London Paralympics 2012: China leading the tally with 44 medals

Last Updated: Saturday, September 1, 2012, 13:21

The first day of competition at London 2012 Paralympics’ athletic events began brightly as a near capacity crowd turned out at the Olympic Stadium to cheer the athletes on Friday.

Sharath clocks personal best time at Paralympics Games

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 22:52

India`s sole entry in swimming, Sharath Gayakwad finished fourth in his 100m Butterfly heat with a personal best timing of 1:07.12 but failed to qualify for the finals in the Paralympics Games here on Thursday

Rihanna, Coldplay to duet at Paralympics closing ceremony

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 12:56

R&B star Rihanna and rockers Coldplay are set to close the London 2012 Paralympic Games in style next month by teaming up for a special performance.

Paralympics qualified athlete caught for doping

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 20:41

Para athlete Hitesh Sachdeva has been banned from competing in the London Paralympics after being caught for doping.

Coldplay to perform at Paralympics closing ceremony

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 09:40

Coldplay are set to play at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Paraplegic Deepa Malik sets her eyes on London Paralympics

Last Updated: Monday, April 2, 2012, 00:23

Confined to wheelchair due to paralysis, Deepa Malik, who found a place in the Limca Book of Records for the third time recently for becoming the first paraplegic woman to reach world`s highest motorable road, has set her eyes on a medal in the upcoming London Paralympics.

Para Athletics National C`ship in Bangalore from March 26

Last Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 19:52

The Para Athletics National Championship 2012, which is also a selection trial for London Paralympics, is all set to be held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium from March 26 to 28 here.

Paraplegic Deepa Malik sets her eyes on London Paralympics

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 13:39

Confined to wheelchair due to paralysis, Deepa Malik, who found a place in the Limca Book of Records for the third time recently for becoming the first paraplegic woman to reach world`s highest motorable road, has set her eyes on a medal in the upcoming London Paralympics.