India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced cash awards for Paralympic athletes following their historic performance in Paris. Gold medallists will receive Rs 75 lakh, silver medallists Rs 50 lakh, and bronze winners Rs 30 lakh. Athletes in mixed events, such as archer Sheetal Devi, will earn Rs 22.5 lakh. India won a record 29 medals in the Paris Paralympics, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze, marking its best performance ever. Mandaviya pledged support for para-athletes to aim for more success at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

India's Paralympic contingent, comprising 84 athletes, returned home on Tuesday after winning a record 29 medals at the Paris Games. The team received a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, with supporters and officials greeting them with garlands and sweets. The medal tally includes seven gold medals, a first for India. Javelin throwers Sumit Antil and Navdeep, who won gold medals, were among those honored. The team's achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian sports, with the country's largest-ever contingent making a significant impact at the international event.

India's chess team, comprising Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Pentala Harikrishna, is set to compete at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The team, considered India's strongest ever, aims to win the gold medal. India has previously won a shared gold at the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad and bronze medals in 2014 and 2022. The 2024 Olympiad offers a chance for India to claim its first solo gold medal. With a talented lineup, the team is well-positioned to achieve this goal at the prestigious international competition.

The inaugural Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned on the first day due to unfavorable conditions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Persistent rain in the lead-up to the match, coupled with inadequate drainage and facilities, rendered the outfield unplayable. Despite no rain on Monday, the ground staff's efforts were insufficient, prompting six umpire inspections. New Zealand players, including captain Tim Southee, assessed the conditions, but the mid-on and mid-wicket areas remained concerning. The match will resume on day two if conditions improve.

During a Nations League match in Hungary, a group of around 50 Italy fans, dressed in black, turned their backs during Israel's national anthem in protest. The fans also held up an Italian flag with the word "Liberta" (Freedom) and displayed banners with black slashes. The game was relocated to Hungary due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The same group also chanted against Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis during the match. Italy is set to host Israel in Udine on October 14, amid growing tensions and scheduled protests.

India concluded the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a record 29 medals—seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. The final event saw Navdeep Singh winning gold in men's javelin throw F41 classification after a disqualification elevated him from silver. India’s performance secured 18th place overall, surpassing nations like Switzerland and Belgium. In track-and-field alone, India earned 17 medals, including four gold. Simran also added a bronze in the women's 200m (T12) event. China's dominance with 208 medals highlights India’s significant progress, and hopes are high for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

For the first time in 22 years, none of the "Big Three" in men's tennis—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Roger Federer—have won a Grand Slam in a calendar year. Djokovic's early exit at the US Open, following Nadal's injury absence and Federer's retirement, marks the end of an era that has dominated tennis since 2003. The last time this happened was in 2002 when players like Pete Sampras and Lleyton Hewitt were among the champions. With the rise of new talents like Carlos Alcaraz, men's tennis is set for a new generation of champions.

The Paris Paralympics 2024 concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony at Stade de France, featuring a spectacular performance by top DJs. India celebrated a historic achievement, securing a record 29 medals, including 7 golds, 9 silvers, and 13 bronzes. Flagbearers Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal led the parade, symbolizing India's outstanding performance. Singh, the first Indian archer to win Paralympic gold, and Pal, who won two bronze medals, highlighted India’s success. The Games, which faced challenging weather, saw the Paralympic Flame passed to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.

Mahavir Phogat, uncle of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, expressed disappointment over his niece's decision to join politics instead of focusing on the 2028 Olympics. Vinesh, recently fielded by Congress for the Julana Assembly seat in Haryana, had earlier retired from wrestling after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. Mahavir, a former wrestler and Dronacharya awardee, shared that he had hoped Vinesh would pursue another Olympic gold. He emphasized that her decision to enter politics was independent of her participation in the wrestlers' protest against Brij Bhushan Singh. Mahavir’s daughter, Babita Phogat, had joined BJP in 2019.

India’s para athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, achieving their best-ever medal tally. Notably, several athletes won medals in their maiden Paralympic appearance. Nitesh Kumar secured gold in men’s badminton (SL3), while Preethi Pal clinched two bronze medals in women’s athletics (100m and 200m T35). Other debut medalists included Mona Agarwal (bronze, shooting), Thulasimathi Murugesan (silver, badminton), Manisha Ramadass (bronze, badminton), and more. India's impressive haul at the Games included seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, marking a historic achievement for the nation.