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Paralympics Ceremony: Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal Are India’s Flag-Bearers for Paralympics Closing Ceremony

Paralympics Ceremony: Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal have been chosen to represent India as flag bearers in the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Paralympics Ceremony: Praveen Kumar won gold


Harvinder Singh, a gold medalist in para archery, and Preethi Pal, the first Indian female track and field athlete to win two Paralympic medals, will carry India’s flag at the closing ceremony of Paris Paralympics on Sunday. Both athletes expressed their gratitude for being chosen for the role.

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Josh Inglis shattered the record

On September 6, during the second T20I against Scotland in Edinburgh, Josh Inglis of Australia made history by hitting a rapid century in just 43 balls, making it the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian batsman. Inglis gave an amazing performance, reaching his second T20I century quickly and breaking the record for the fastest century by an Australian in this format.

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Praveen Kumar won gold

Praveen Kumar from Noida, aged 21, was born with one leg shorter than the other, achieved his best jump of the season at 2.08m in the competition with five other jumpers, securing the top spot on the podium. Praveen Kumar followed up his Tokyo silver with a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. He secured first place in the men’s high jump T64 final by achieving a jump of 2.08m, setting a new regional record in the process.

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who has won two Olympic medals, secured a spot in the upcoming season’s Diamond League finale by placing fourth overall in the standings after competing in 14 series meetings worldwide. The final episode will take place over two days on September 14 and 15 in Brussels.

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Vinesh Phogat joins Congress

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who recently became a member of the Congress party, is ready to run for the Haryana Assembly election in the Julana constituency. Her name was confirmed in the Congress’ Central Election Committee meeting held on Friday. Earlier today, Phogat described her foray into politics as a fresh start in her life and promised to keep advocating for the rights of fellow athletes.

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