Shot put

After hearing of the pain that she had to endure before and during the race, a government-run enterprise in Chennai has come forward to help Swapna get customised shoes.

"For the last two year, my father has been battling with cancer. My family though never let it distract me. They allowed me to chase my dream," said the Navy man from Punjab.

The Air Force hopes the Paralympics will boost the children's confidence.

Abasaheb Gaikwad won three gold medals at the Australian Master Games in discus throw, hammer throw and shot put events. Here's how he reached this stage of success.

Inderjeet Singh, hailing from Haryana, has constantly been doing India proud by keeping alive his brilliant winning streak. His most recent and more phenomenal win was the history making gold win at the World University Games.

India's shot put star Inderjeet Singh bagged a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships, becoming the eighth Indian to bag a gold at this platform.