Pakistani cricket fans are calling on Virat Kohli to show support for Babar Azam, who is currently facing a severe slump in form following Pakistan's 0-2 Test series defeat against Bangladesh. Fans remember how Babar stood by Kohli during his tough times in 2022 and now wish for Kohli to return the favor. Babar has been struggling since December 2022, with no significant scores in Tests, leading to heavy criticism. Kohli, currently in London, is expected to return to cricket soon, but fans hope he will extend his support to Babar during this difficult period.

India's Deepthi Jeevanji secured a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 final at the Paralympics 2024 in Paris. Jeevanji completed the race with a time of 55.82 seconds, marking a remarkable achievement on the sixth day of the Games. The Indian athlete's performance added to the country’s medal tally, showcasing her exceptional skill and determination. This win highlights India's growing presence and competitive edge in Paralympic athletics. The event continues to generate excitement as other Indian athletes, including Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar, are set to compete in their respective events.

India marked its most successful day in Paralympic history by winning 8 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on September 2. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil defended his gold with a record-breaking 70.59m throw. Nitesh Kumar secured another gold in men’s singles badminton (SL3), defeating top-seeded Daniel Bethell. Other podium finishes included silver medals by Yogesh Kathuniya, Thulasimathi Murugesan, and Suhas Yathiraj, while Manisha Ramadass, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, and the archery team of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi added bronze medals. This achievement surpasses India's previous records at the Tokyo and Rio Paralympics.

India’s largest-ever Paralympic contingent of 84 athletes has made headlines in Paris, securing 15 medals with more expected. Supported by the Narendra Modi government, the Paralympians received top training and facilities similar to their Olympic counterparts. Remarkably, 50% of the athletes are first-time participants. Star performers include Avani Lekhara, who won consecutive golds in air rifle, and Preeti Pal, the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two Paralympic medals. The Indian government invested Rs 96 crore towards training and support, emphasizing equal opportunities for the Paralympic team.

Great Britain's Jodie Grinham and Nathan Macqueen secured gold in the mixed team compound event, beating Iran 155-151. Grinham, seven months pregnant, won her second medal in Paris after earlier claiming bronze in the women's individual compound event. The GB pair led narrowly throughout, with a perfect final score of 40 sealing victory. This marks Grinham's second gold in Paris, a remarkable achievement given her pregnancy. The win highlights GB's strength in para-archery, with Grinham and Macqueen's partnership proving unbeatable.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu praised Nithya Sre Sivan for winning bronze in Women’s Singles Badminton SH6 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. The 19-year-old’s victory, which came after defeating Indonesia’s Rina Marlina, pushes India's medal tally to 15. This medal marks India’s fifth consecutive badminton medal at the Games. The SH6 category features short-statured athletes. Modi and Murmu highlighted Nithya's dedication and performance, celebrating her achievement as a significant contribution to India's Paralympic success. India's current medal count surpasses the previous milestone of 10 medals at the Games.

Suhas Yathiraj, an Indian IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh, won a silver medal in the men's singles SL4 event at the Paralympics in Paris. He lost to France's Lucas Mazur 9-21, 13-21 in the final. This is Yathiraj's second Paralympic medal, after winning bronze at Tokyo 2020. Sukant Kadam, another Indian player, missed out on a bronze medal in the same event. Yathiraj's silver medal is a notable achievement, showcasing his skill and perseverance. He remains one of India's top para-badminton players, continuing to make the country proud with his accomplishments.

Indian badminton players Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass secured their first Paralympics medals in the women’s singles SU5 category on Monday. Thulasimathi, the top seed, fought valiantly but lost 17-21, 10-21 to China's defending champion Yang Qiuxia in the final, claiming the silver medal. On an adjacent court, second seed Manisha Ramadass dominated Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren, winning 21-12, 21-8 to secure the bronze. The SU5 category features athletes with upper limb impairments. These victories follow Nitesh Kumar’s historic badminton gold in the SL3 category for India at the Paris Paralympics.

Sayani Das, a 26-year-old open water swimmer from Bengal, has become the first Indian woman to swim across the North Channel. On August 30, she completed the 38km swim from Donaghadee in Northern Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland in 13 hours and 22 minutes. This swim is part of the Oceans Seven challenge, which includes seven of the world’s most difficult open water swims. Das has previously completed the English Channel, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, and Cook Strait. The North Channel is known for its cold temperatures, averaging 13°C. Sayani, who began preparing for this swim in 2022, has now conquered five of the seven channels required for the Oceans Seven challenge.

India made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as 17-year-old archer Sheetal Devi and her teammate Rakesh Kumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery event. This marks only the second archery medal for India in Paralympic history. Sheetal, who is the only female armless athlete in this year's Paralympics, became a global sensation with her performance. After a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals, the duo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina with a close 156-155 victory. Their achievement is a significant milestone for Indian archery on the world stage.