** Tokyo Paralympic Games (August 24 – September 5): Sumit Antil Breaks WR Thrice En Route Javelin (F64) Gold

India’s Sumit Antil won gold in men’s javelin (F64) at the Tokyo Paralympics with a new World Record (WR) throw of 68.55m.

** India, US sign pact for air-launched unmanned aerial vehicle

India and the US have signed a project agreement (PA) for an air-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (ALUAV) under the ambit of the defence technology and trade initiative as part of the plan to expand bilateral military cooperation.

The defence ministry said on Friday that the agreement was signed on July 30 under the ambit of the defence technology and trade initiative (DTTI).

** Harvinder Singh wins bronze, India’s first archery medal in Paralympics

Harvinder Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the 2018 Asian Games.

** Meet India’s emerging Archer, silver medallist at World Youth Championships

Sakshi Chaudhary from Ghaziabad has become the first Indian woman junior compound archer to reach the final in the category and grab a silver medal in World Youth Archery Championships in Poland

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** Silver medallist Devendra Jhajharia thanks countrymen

The discus thrower’s dream finally became a reality after he clinched a silver at Tokyo Paralympics 2020. Yogesh’s family burst into celebration after his win at the Tokyo Paralympics. His family and friends celebrated by dancing at his residence in Bahadurgarh, Haryana.

** Avani Lekhara says feeling on top of the world; coach Shekhar says more medals to come

Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara, who won the 10m Air Rifle – SH1 gold for the country at the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Monday, said that she was feeling “on top of the world” and would be aiming for more glory here as well as in the future.

The 19-year-old Avani became the first Indian woman to win gold in the Paralympic Games when she shot a world record score of 249.6 in the finals on Monday. This is also India’s first gold medal in shooting in the Paralympic Games.