British tennis player Jack Draper has reached the semi-finals of the US Open, defeating Australian Alex de Minaur in straight sets, 6-3 7-5 6-2. This marks Draper's first Grand Slam semi-final appearance. He is the fourth British man to achieve this feat at Flushing Meadows in the Open era. Draper, 22, has yet to drop a set in the tournament. He will face top seed Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday.

Kapil Parmar, aged 24, won a bronze medal in judo at the Paris Paralympics, showcasing remarkable resilience despite his deteriorating vision. Once a promising wrestler, Parmar’s life changed after a severe electrocution accident led to progressive vision loss. Determined to continue his sporting dreams, he took up judo in 2017. His inspiring journey, marked by relentless training and adaptability, culminated in a 10-0 victory over Elielton de Oliveira. Parmar’s family, aware of his impending total blindness, celebrated his achievement, seeing it as a beacon of hope and perseverance. His story highlights extraordinary courage and determination.

Avani Lekhara, paralyzed waist-down from a car accident at 11, has made history by winning gold in women's 10m air rifle (SH1) at the Paris Paralympics, defending her Tokyo title. Despite a gallbladder surgery in March 2024 and subsequent health issues, Lekhara worked tirelessly to return to form. The 22-year-old, also an assistant conservator of forests in Rajasthan, shot 249.7 to break her own Paralympic record. Lekhara's victory, coupled with a double podium finish for India, highlights her remarkable resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.

Pranav Soorma’s inspiring story is one of perseverance and triumph over adversity. A quadriplegic since a life-altering accident at 16, Pranav found his purpose in sports despite the immense physical challenges. Using glue to grip his club, Pranav won silver in the club throw event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, throwing 34.59m. His determination, supported by his father, who left his job to care for him, led to this victory. Pranav credits his role model, Virat Kohli, for motivating him through tough times. His journey serves as a beacon of hope for overcoming obstacles.

India achieved its best-ever Paralympics haul at Paris 2024, winning 25 medals—5 golds, 9 silvers, and 11 bronzes. Harvinder Singh secured India's first-ever para archery gold, while Dharambir set an Asian record of 34.92m in men's club throw F51. Sumit Antil broke the Paralympic record in men's javelin throw F64, and Nitesh Kumar clinched gold in para badminton. In shooting, Avani Lekhara added gold, while Mona Agarwal took bronze in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1. China continues to dominate with 146 medals, including 64 golds. India ranks 14th on the medal table as of September 5.

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi, who recently won a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, continues to inspire many, including a 13-year-old girl born without arms and legs. Hailing from a small village, Sheetal overcame her disability, becoming an international sensation by shooting with her legs. After gaining attention on Instagram, she received a heartfelt message from the young girl. Inspired by Sheetal, the girl started archery in the same club. Sheetal’s story is a powerful reminder that with determination and support, people with disabilities can achieve greatness.

Indian judoka Kapil Parmar made history by winning India's first-ever Paralympic medal in judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. He earned bronze in the men's -60kg J1 category, defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in 33 seconds with an Ippon. Kapil's win brings India's total medal count to 25, including five golds. The 24-year-old, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, overcame adversity after surviving an electric shock as a child. Despite a semifinal loss to Iran's Banitaba Khorram Abadi, Kapil’s achievement has inspired the nation.

Deepthi Jeevanji, a para-athlete from Andhra Pradesh, has proven her doubters wrong by winning bronze at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Once ridiculed by her villagers, who called her "monkey" and "mental", Deepthi has risen above the taunts to achieve glory. Her journey is a testament to her determination and willpower. Despite facing adversity, Deepthi won India's 16th medal, finishing the women's 400m T20 final in 55.82 seconds. She had earlier made history by winning India's first gold medal at the World Athletics Para Championship in Kobe, Japan.

Jannik Sinner advanced to the US Open semi-finals by defeating former champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4. The match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 5. Sinner won the first set 6-2, but Medvedev took the second set 6-1. Sinner then won the next two sets 6-1 and 6-4 to secure his spot in the semi-finals. This is Sinner's first US Open semi-final appearance. He will face his next opponent in the semi-finals, looking to continue his run in the tournament.

Harvinder Singh made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in para archery at the Paris Paralympics. He defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the men's individual recurve open final. Harvinder won with scores of 28-24, 28-27, and 29-25. This is his second Paralympic medal, after winning bronze in the same category three years ago. Harvinder's gold medal marks a milestone for Indian para archery, making him the first Indian archer to win gold at the Paralympics.