Paralympics: China’s gold rush continues
September 8th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS) China kept up its gold-taking momentum here at the Paralympics, boosting its gold total to 83.The Asian giant clinched 13 gold medals Friday, reports Xinhua.Meanwhile, Australian ... Read more...
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Paralympics: Chinese fencers shine, Australian swimmer wins sixth gold
September 5th, 2012 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 5 (IANS) China's gold tally reached 53 at the Paralympics thanks to wheelchair fencing, while Australian para-swimmer Jacqueline Freney took her sixth gold medal from her sixth event ... Read more...
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Bitter memories for players at Bangalore meet
December 2nd, 2009 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 2 (IANS) Physcially challenged sportspersons who took part in an international meet here are going back with bitter memories of dirty stadiums, cramped toilets, lack of ramps and poor coordination.
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At Bangalore sports meet, winner is ‘human spirit’
December 2nd, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 2 (IANS) As the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) World Games ended here, participants were unanimous that the event marked the triumph of human spirit.
"It does not matter who ... Read more...
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They play to fight discrimination against the disabled
November 26th, 2009 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Maitreyee Boruah
Bangalore, Nov 26 (IANS) They have overcome their physical disabilities and now are trying to fight discrimination on the sporting field.Meet table tennis player Raj Aravindam (27) from Chennai, who ... Read more...
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Unfriendly stadiums confront physically challenged sportspersons
November 26th, 2009 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 26 (IANS) Athletes participating in the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) World Games here have expressed dissatisfaction over lack of facilities, including ramps, at the venue, Shree Kanteerava Stadium.
"The ... Read more...
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