Sports

Just 19 years old, shooter Avani Lekhara has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at the Paralympics. Here's the story of her incredible journey from Jaipur to Tokyo.

#TaanePalatDe campaign by Thums Up is an effort to laud the spirit of the Paralympic athletes of India who have broken every stereotype to reach the arena of international recognition.

Gaurav Khanna (46), a former badminton player has trained several national and international para badminton players, including Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Suhas LY and Parul Parmar.

Kamalpreet Kaur made her entire village as well as India proud with her record breaking performance in women's discus throw at the Tokyo Olympics. The journey of this farmer's daughter has certainly not been an easy one.

Palak Kohli, Sakina Khatun, Jyoti Baliyan, Aruna Tanwar, Pramod Bhagat, Avni Lekhara, Parul Parmar, Rubina Francis, Kashish Lakra, and Manish Narwal -- These 10 Indian athletes have overcome some incredible odds to carry their nation's hopes at the Tokyo Paralympics. Here are their inspiring stories.

Getting the nation’s attention during the semi-finals of hockey against Argentina at Tokyo Olympics over the Indian cricket team would seem unfathomable for Neha Goyal from Haryana who started playing the sport to escape her dark reality.

A Chennai-based bank employee for the major part of his career, Sukumar today has covered all major sports events, including FIFA and the Olympics.

In 1965, a Pakistani firing took away his ability to walk. Never giving up, in 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India it’s first ever Paralympic gold medal in swimming.

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia from Rajasthan is India's only athlete with two Paralympic gold medals to his name. Here is his life story, as he goes for a third one at Tokyo.

Bringing home India's second-ever gold medal won at the Olympics, the star sportsman from Panipat, Neeraj Chopra, speaks about what it takes to overcome hardship and become a track athlete.