Punjab para sports

History is being made!

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:46:39 +0000

History is being made! For the first time, Punjab hosts the Para Games featuring Para Powerlifting, Para Badminton, and Para Athletics at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana, from November 20-25. A visionary initiative by the Government of Punjab to uplift and support our para athletes. Join us in celebrating their strength, resilience, and talent!

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State-Level Para Games: Players Showcase Remarkable Spirit on the Second Day

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:42:07 +0000

Ludhiana, November 21 (Vicky): The first edition of the ‘Watan Punjab Para Games,’ organized by the Punjab Government in collaboration with the District Administration and Punjab Para Sports Association, is underway at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana, and will continue until November 25, 2024. Competitions in athletics, badminton, and powerlifting are being held as part of this event.

District Sports Officer Kuldeep Chugh boosted the morale of the participants by presenting medals to the winners. Several notable dignitaries, including Jaspreet Singh, General Secretary of the Punjab Para Sports Association, Coach Gagandeep Singh, Badminton Coordinator Rakesh Kumar, Athletics Coach Sanjeev Sharma, Gymnastics Coach Prem Singh, and Rupnagar Athletics Coach Darpal Singh, were present at the event.

Results from Day 2:
Badminton (Shastri Badminton Hall)
SL-3 (Men’s Category):

1st Place: Diwan (Patiala)
2nd Place: Balwinder Singh (Ludhiana)
3rd Place: Jaspal Singh (Sangrur)
SL-4 (Men’s Category):

1st Place: Nitin Sharma (Rupnagar)
2nd Place: Girdhari Lal (Sri Amritsar Sahib)
3rd Place: Tajinder Singh (Fazilka)
Powerlifting (Multipurpose Hall)
49 kg Category:

1st Place: Surinderpal Singh (Sri Amritsar Sahib)
2nd Place: Gagandeep Singh (Mansa)
3rd Place: Hira Singh (Firozpur)
59 kg Category:

1st Place: Randeep Singh (Tarn Taran)
2nd Place: Nitesh Kumar (Fatehgarh Sahib)
3rd Place: Ravi Kumar (Jalandhar)
65 kg Category:

1st Place: Daljit Singh (Tarn Taran)
2nd Place: Jarnail Singh (Ludhiana)
3rd Place: Rajesh Kumar (Ludhiana)
72 kg Category:

1st Place: Kuldeep Singh (Faridkot)
2nd Place: Jassa Singh (Sangrur)
3rd Place: Bikramjit Singh (Sri Amritsar Sahib)
80 kg Category:

1st Place: Jatinder Singh (Bathinda)
2nd Place: Gurjant Singh (Firozpur)
3rd Place: Chetan Sharma (Kapurthala)
88 kg Category:

1st Place: Gursewak Singh (Tarn Taran)
2nd Place: Manraj Singh (Ludhiana)
3rd Place: Gurpinder Singh (Sangrur)
The athletes impressed spectators and dignitaries alike with their exceptional performances and sportsmanship on the second day of the event.

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In badminton, Malerkotla’s Saniya secured the first position.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:33:05 +0000

The state-level ‘Watan Punjab Para Games, an initiative of the Sports Department, District Administration, and Punjab Para Sports Association, started on Wednesday. These games have competitions in athletics, badminton, and power lifting. The event was officially launched by the District Sports Officer, Kuldeep Chugh.

On the first day, badminton was played in Shastri Badminton Hall, matches were played there. In the SL-4 women’s category, Saniya from Malerkotla won first position and got second position Navjot from Ludhiana. Anmol from Muktsar Sahib also entered the third position.

In the wheelchair category-2, Paramjit Singh from Patiala defeated Ashwani Kumar from Ludhiana second and Suresh Kumar from Moga became third.

The occasion was attended by Punjab Para Sports Association’s general secretary, Jaspreet Singh, Gagandeep Singh with Badminton Coordinator Rakesh Kumar.

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wheelchair badminton

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:06:17 +0000

Parmjit dominates to secure gold in wheelchair badminton on day one, as women’s para powerlifting concludes with a strong opening performance.

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The Para Khedan Watan Punjab Diyea 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:01:36 +0000

The Para Khedan Watan Punjab Diyea 2024 is set to commence tomorrow with the support of the Government of Punjab and the Punjab Para Sports Association. The event will take place at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana, from November 20 to 25, 2024.

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A productive meeting between the Punjab Para Sports Association and DSO Ludhiana,

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:31:07 +0000

A productive meeting between the Punjab Para Sports Association and DSO Ludhiana, Kuldeep Singh Chug, to discuss and finalise arrangements for the Kheda Watan Punjab Diyea Games, scheduled for November 20-25 2024, in Ludhiana.

Exciting times ahead for our para athletes!”

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Business Today reports on Praveen Kumar’s gold-winning leap at the Paris Paralympics, making it India’s 6th gold

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:40:22 +0000

Praveen Kumar of India soared to gold in the men’s high jump T64 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, clearing 2.08 meters. The 21-year-old from Noida celebrated his second consecutive Paralympic medal, adding to his Tokyo silver. Born with a shorter leg, Praveen Kumar made history as the second Indian to win gold in Paralympic high jump, following Mariyappan Thangavelu. His remarkable jump of 2.08 meters surpassed his Tokyo personal best of 2.07 meters, outpacing five competitors for the victory. Read more on:-https://www.businesstoday.in/sports/story/praveen-kumar-clinches-indias-6th-gold-medal-at-2024-paris-paralympic-in-mens-high-jump-t64-444780-2024-09-06

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News Highlighted by Hindustan Times: Sumit Antil bags India’s third gold as it rains medals for India

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:37:51 +0000

India’s gold medal count reached three on Day 5 of the 2024 Paralympics, thanks to Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar. Sumit won the men’s javelin throw F64 with a best throw of 70.59m, and Nitesh Kumar clinched victory in the men’s singles SL3 badminton final against Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. Read Full Coverage on:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/paris-paralympics-2024-live-day-5-updates-india-schedule-today-matches-results-medal-tally-2-september-101725245854041.html

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Headlines Covered by India Today: Rubina’s Bronze Shines On Dull Day 3 For India

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:36:48 +0000

Rubina Francis clinched a bronze medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event at the Paris Paralympics, scoring a total of 211.1 to secure third place in the final. She stayed within the top four for most of the competition, earning her first Paralympic medal. Rubina became the fourth Indian shooter to win a medal in Paris, joining Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, and Manish Narwal. Check out the entire video on:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd11weN9oT4

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