photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comMon, 30 Jun 2025 04:10:11 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85976177.cmsThe para-athletes from India produced some stunning performances in Tokyo to give the country its best-ever medal haul. India won a total of 19 medals with five gold, eight silver and size bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. While we celebrate the massive achievement, one cannot ignore but notice a coincidence— for the Rio Paralympics, India sent 19 athletes and to mark the end of the Tokyo Paralympics, the country won 19 medals! This was the best-ever showing for India at the Paralympic Games, bettering its previous best of four medals at the 2016 Rio Games. Meet the Indian medallists at the Tokyo Paralympic Games who have made a lasting impact with their performances. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:16:40 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85947963.cmsIndia's medal tally at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics reached 19 after badminton player Krishna Nagar clinched gold. He won the medal in the men's singles SH6 category after defeating Hong Kong's Man Kai Chu in the final. Nagar's win is also India's second gold medal in badminton and 5th gold for the country at the event. Celebrations are rife among the sports fans, who flooded social media with congratulatory posts for Nagar. The shuttler's winning moment was captured in photos. With this achievement, Nagar has also become the first-ever gold medalist in the SH-6 category for India in the history of the Paralympics. The SH-6 category is for players, whose height does not increase proportionately with age. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi too took to Twitter to express his joy post-Nagar's win at the Games. He tweeted, "Happy to see our Badminton players excel at the Tokyo #Paralympics. The outstanding feat of @Krishnanagar99 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold Medal. Wishing him the very best for his endeavours ahead. #Praise4Para." Nagar took up badminton as a hobby in 2017. He soon learned about para-badminton as a sport and began to compete professionally. The shuttler won bronze at the 2018 Asian Para Games and another bronze at the 2019 Para-Badminton World Championships. The 22-year-old, who hails from Rajasthan is reportedly ranked No.2 in the world. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:01:17 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85896692.cmsAthletes dazzled us with their amazing performances and unforgettable moments at the ongoing Paralympics, hosted in Japan's capital Tokyo. Just like the Olympics, the Paralympics were also postponed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But athletes came back with a bang. Egypt's Ibrahim Elhusseiny Hamadtou went viral for his amazing table tennis performance— playing only with his mouth. Again, Indian contingents are making the country proud with their podium finish. As of now, India's medal tally at the games reached 12, matching the best tally in the country's Paralympics history before Tokyo 2020. The Games are taking place through September 5, 2021. Here are the most compelling photos from the event we have seen so far. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:50:42 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85968435.cmsIt was a memorable Games like no other! The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics proved to be a dynamic event with athletes giving their best performances to clinch medals. Records were broken, medals were won and some were left disappointed for not being able to make it to the glorious podium finish. But all in all, it was a memorable journey that will stay with sports fans forever. India won 19 medals, including five gold medals at the Games. The 2020 Paralympics ended a 13-day run in a colourful, circus-like ceremony at the National Stadium overseen by Crown Prince Akishino, the brother of Emperor Naruhito. It was an unprecedented Paralympics, postponed for a year. The closing ceremony was entitled, "Harmonious Cacophony." The theme was reportedly described by organisers as a "world inspired by the Paralympics, one where differences shine." Just like the Tokyo Olympics, the Paralympics were held without an audience. Only a few thousand school children were allowed into some Paralympic venues. The closing ceremony celebrated youth culture with performances that included BMX biking, roller skating, choirs of children and break-dancing. The evening was captured in vibrant photos. Avani Lekhara led the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony. As we bid farewell to the Tokyo Paralympics, athletes will now prepare themselves for Paris, the Games will be held in 2024. Let us take a look at the fascinating pictures from the glittering event as the Games declared closed.Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:49:48 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85767131.cmsWhat a historic day for India! After Avani Lekhara, Javelin throw champion Sumit Antil gave the country its 2nd gold at Paralympics 2020. People across the nation are celebrating his historic win and social media is flooded with congratulatory posts for the para-athlete. Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakku won the bronze medal and Michal Burian of Australia bagged silver at the event. Sumit won the gold medal in men's javelin (F64) at the Paralympics with a new world record throw of 68.55m. He created some memorable moments at the ongoing Games. Sumit smashed the world record at Tokyo not once, but thrice. He threw 66.95m in his first attempt to set the new world record, before bettering it with his second throw. The javelin thrower remained on top of the points table with a stunning 68.55m throw in his fifth attempt which sealed his gold medal. The 23-year-old hails from Sonepat in Haryana. He lost his left leg below the knee after he was reportedly involved in a motorbike accident in 2015. As a teenager, he had aspirations of becoming a wrestler. The unfateful accident never stopped him and he took up javelin throw as a para-athlete with the dream of representing India at the highest level. Sumit's Paralympics victory had made everyone proud. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his performance and tweeted, "Our athletes continue to shine at the #Paralympics! The nation is proud of Sumit Antil’s record-breaking performance in the Paralympics. Congratulations Sumit for winning the prestigious Gold medal. Wishing you all the best for the future." Let us take a look at the pictures of his winning moment. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:56:38 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85764059.cmsIt is a moment of pride for India, as one after another, the athletes are making exemplary podium finishes. Paralympic star Devendra Jhajharia won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw, F46 final event at Tokyo with his best throw of 64.35. India's Sundar Singh Gurjar settled for bronze in the same event with his best throw of 64.01. Jhajharia started slow with two average throws of over 60m mark but his third throw went 64.35m, reigniting hopes of a medal. The 40-year-old is already the country's greatest Paralympian as he won gold medals in the 2004 and 2016 Games, pulling off the best throw of 64.35m for the silver medal. His win helped him surpass his own world and Games record of 63.97m which he had set at the 2016 Paralympics. Post his medal win, he thanked everyone who supported him and said that it was his late father's dream to see his son win a third medal at the Games. Many sports personalities have taken to social media to congratulate Jhajharia. Javelin thrower and Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra too lauded him. He tweeted, "Devendra bhai sahab: you are such an inspiration to all of us Congratulations on your 3rd #Paralympics medal!" Jhajharia's medal is one of the four medals that Indian athletes won at the Paralympics in the morning on August 30, stretching the country's tally to seven medals.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:01:08 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85761243.cmsYogesh Kathuniya won the silver medal in the Men's Discus throw F56 event at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. He clinched silver with a season-best throw of 44.38m. For the 24-year-old, it is silver worth its weight in gold. He trained for the Paralympics without a coach and is proud to have finished the podium without any tangible guidance for over a year now. Kathuniya was leading the event for the most part of it, before Rio Paralympics gold medalist Batista dos Santos set a new Paralympics record of 45.59m with his throw. It was quite close for the Indian athlete, who revealed that preparing for the Games was difficult for him as COVID-induced lockdowns ensured that facilities were closed for a major part of the last two years. He explained in reports, "In the last 18 months the preparations have been very tough. In India there was a six month lockdown so every stadium was closed. When I could return to the stadium on a daily basis I had to practice by myself. I couldn't have a coach then and I am still training without a coach. It was a great moment that I could win the silver medal without a coach." Kathuniya eyes for gold at the Paris 2024. He suffered a paralytic attack when he was 8 years old which left him with coordination impairments in his limbs. He added that he would work harder to break the world record in Paris. The country is all proud of him and celebrates his win in joy. (All photos: Yogesh Kathuniya/ Instagram) Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:26:49 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85758535.cmsThe ongoing Tokyo Paralympics event has given us some glorious moments already. Ace shooter Avani Lekhara has created sporting history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal. The 19-year-old won with an impressive score of 249.6 in the final event of the women's air rifle standing. With her victory, Lekhara has also set a new Paralympic record and equalled the world record. Many have taken to social media to celebrate her win. India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi tweeted, "Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours." Cuiping Zhang from China grabbed silver by scoring 248.9 points while Ukraine's Iryna Shchetnik settled for bronze. The teenager suffered spinal cord injuries in a car accident in 2012 and took up shooting in 2015. Her father introduced her to shooting and archery, but Lekhara wanted to make a mark in shooting and was inspired by Abhinav Bindra. The sport shooter was among the first to congratulate Lekhara on winning the gold medal. He wrote, "Gold it is! Brilliant display by @AvaniLekhara to win India its first Paralympic gold medal in shooting. Immensely proud ! Many Congratulations on your shot at history." Many sports stars too joined the bandwagon to celebrate the country's golden girl from the Tokyo Paralympics. As we celebrate the historic win, here we bring you photos of the athlete that will make your heart swell with pride. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:22:05 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85616042.cmsIf the Tokyo Olympics fever is still on you, make a way for the Paralympic Games. The opening ceremony for Tokyo Paralympic was finally held amid glitz and glamour as Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open. The event was held in the same manner as the recently completed Tokyo Olympics— in the same empty National Stadium, during the pandemic. This year's theme is "We Have Wings." It was a breathtaking opening with acrobats, clowns, vibrant music and fireworks atop the stadium to mark the long parades of athletes. Check out the fascinating pictures from the event.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:04:47 +0530Reuters