Meet Preeti Pal: First Indian To Make History With 2 Para-Athletics Medals At The Paris Paralympics 2024
Preeti Pal made history as the first Indian female track athlete to win two Paralympic medals, securing bronze in the 200m T35 category at the Paris Paralympics. Her inspiring journey overcame physical challenges, financial constraints, and rigorous training.
Sep 02, 2024, 10:22 AM IST
Khel Ratna awardee Deepa Malik becomes the voice of MG Astor’s AI assistant
MG Motors announced that Paralympic athlete and Khel Ratna Awardee Dr Deepa Malik will be the voice of MG Astor’s AI assistant.
Aug 27, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
Para-athlete Deepa Malik announces her retirement
Paralympic javelin thrower Deepa has bagged a total of 58 national and 23 international medal during her illustrious career.
May 11, 2020, 16:55 PM IST
Deepa Malik conferred Khel Ratna, Bajrang Punia & Ravindra Jadeja miss awards ceremony
While Malik took the award, Punia had to skip the awards ceremony as he is training in Russia for the upcoming World championships.
Aug 29, 2019, 18:35 PM IST
National Sports Awards 2019: Deepa Malik, Bajrang Punia to be conferred with Khel Ratna
Khel Ratna is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four year.
Aug 20, 2019, 17:56 PM IST
Deepa Malik dedicates Khel Ratna to late father
The government on Saturday decided to recommend Deepa's name for the Khel Ratna award.
Aug 18, 2019, 18:26 PM IST
Ravindra Jadeja recommended for Arjuna award, Deepa Malik for Khel Ratna
The 12-member committee, which met in New Delhi on Friday and Saturday to select the recommendations, included Mary Kom, Bhaichung Bhutia, Anju Bobby George, Anjum Chopra and Kamlesh Mehta, besides those nominated by the Sports Ministry.
Aug 17, 2019, 18:56 PM IST
It's all speculation: Sonakshi Sinha on Deepa Malik biopic
Giving an example of her three releases this year, Sonakshi said "Khandaani Shafakhana", "Mission Mangal" and "Dabangg 3" will all give her a chance to showcase versatility.
Jun 25, 2019, 15:06 PM IST
Paralympic Games winner Deepa Malik joins BJP, praises PM Modi
Paralympian Deepa Malik on Monday joined the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders in Delhi. Watch full video to know more.
Mar 25, 2019, 21:52 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan donates wheelchairs to para-athletes
SRK has actively lent his support to those in need through his non-profit organisation, Meer Foundation.
Dec 04, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Here is the entire list of recipients of ZEE News Fairplay Awards for Indian women athletes
At the event in New Delhi on Wednesday, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subhash Chandra expressed his happiness at women sportspersons basking in the limelight.
Mar 21, 2018, 20:59 PM IST
Deepa Malik still hurt over Khel Ratna snub
The Khel Ratna was awarded to two-time Paralympic gold medallist, Devendra Jhajharia, and former India hockey captain Sardar Singh in August.
Oct 03, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna, Deepa Malik miss out as Sports Ministry accept Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards recommendations without any changes
The award selection panel, earlier this month, had announced the list of recommendation for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award. Rio Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia and former Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh – were on the list for Khel Ratna award in the country; while Cheteshwar Pujara, Harmanpreet Kaur along with 17 others were on the list for the Arjuna award.
Aug 19, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Deepa Malik appeals for Khel Ratna, gets Haryana Chief Minister's backing
A few weeks earlier, the award selection panel had announced the names of Javelin thrower and a Rio medallist Devendra Jhajharia and former Indian Hockey team captain Sardar Singh for the Khel Ratna award. However, the 47-year-old, who had scripted history at Rio to become the first Indian female athlete to win a silver at the Paralympics, wasn't on the list.
Aug 18, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Give women and differently-abled equal opportunities to achieve an accessible and inclusive India: Deepa Malik
"Giving them opportunities and freedom is important. Growth of a nation can be measured by how its women and differently-abled people are treated."
Apr 02, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Padma Awards: Virat Kohli, Dipa Karmakar, Deepa Malik, Sakshi Malik to be honoured for excellence in sports
The focus of this year's Padma awards, according to the officials in the Home Ministry, was on recognising talent of unknown and unsung heroes of the country.
Jan 25, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
UAE-based businessman announces cash prize for Paralympics heroes
Earlier, Sebastian had announced a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh for India's silver-medalist ace shuttler P V Sindhu and Rs 25 lakh for wrestler Sakshi Malik
Jan 18, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Haryana Khap felicitates Rio silver medal winning para-athlete Deepa Malik
Deepa, who won a silver in the shot put F53 event in Rio in September, is the first Indian woman para-athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics.
Nov 30, 2016, 18:49 PM IST