Padma Shri Boniface hopes to compete at 2016 Rio Paralympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:56

After being chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri award, wheelchair tennis star Boniface Prabhu on Sunday hoped to get clearance from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to compete in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

`Black woman` judge to preside over Pistorius trial in March

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:05

A woman judge has reportedly been appointed to hear the case of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with the murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, which re-opens in early March.

Japan speeds up evacuation plans of 2020 Olympics facilities

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:28

Japan will reportedly speed up the evacuation plans for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games, following a warning of 70 percent likelihood of a large earthquake striking the capital within 30 years.

Indian Paralympic body warned of suspension

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:45

Faction-ridden Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has been handed a stern warning by its parent international body to hold elections next month or else face suspension.

Paralympic swimmer Sharath Gayakwad finishes 10th

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 17:34

Paralympic swimmer Sharath Gayakwad began his campaign at the Paralympic World Swimming Championships in Montreal finishing 10th in the 200m Individual Medley.

PCI announces Rs 5 lakh for javelin thrower Jhajharia

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 16:16

The Paralympic Committee of India on Monday announced a cash prize of Rs five lakh for Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia who won a gold medal at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Russia unveils Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic medals

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:48

Russia unveiled the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics medals, opting for a two-colour design evoking the imagery of the jagged Caucasus mountain range.

FIR against Paralympic Committee of India treasurer

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 20:47

The Karnataka police have registered an FIR against the Paralympic Committee of India treasurer Gursharan Singh for allegedly forging signatures and fabricating documents, the PCI said on Tuesday.

PCI suspends treasurer for alleged misappropriation of funds

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 20:40

Paralympic Committee of India`s treasurer Gursharan Singh has been suspended for alleged misappropriation of government funds pending inquiry, the body said on Thursday.

Pistorius seen partying in Johannesburg

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 10:33

Paralympian sprint star Oscar Pistorius, who has been accused of shooting dead his model girlfriend, was spotted partying last weekend at a trendy Johannesburg hangout.

Girisha still waiting for `promised` SAI job

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:45

He gave India its first medal at the Paralympic Games after finishing second in the Men`s High Jump event yet his silver-winning effort could not land him a job with the Sports Authority of India as promised by the former Sports Minister, Ajay Maken.

Ministry tells PCI Secy Gen to step down under Sports Code

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 17:49

Taking action under its controversial Sports Code, the government has asked the Secretary General of Paralympic Committee of India, Rathan Singh to step down from his post.