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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
Para SportsHe won three gold medals at the Para-athletics nationals and broke the national record in 1500m F54 and 800m F54 events. Chennai: Life has come full circle for 30-year-old Ramesh Shanmugam. After quitting his primary sport, wheelchair basketball, in 2022 due to a lack of recognition, he is now seen proudly holding three gold medals from the National Para-athletics Championships.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
Para SportsAfter a disappointing Paralympics, the Soman Rana is back to his best with a gold medal at the para-athletics nationals. Chennai: At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Para shot putter Soman Rana was a strong medal favorite. But much to his dismay, he was unable to bring his A-game and returned empty handed while. His compatriot Hokato Sema won the F57 bronze. At the 2025 National Para Athletics Championships here, Soman had his redemption.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
Chennai: The third and final day of the 23rd National Para-athletics Championships is set to feature 40 events today, as the three-day extravaganza comes to an end. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed over 1400 para athletes across 155 disciplines from 30 states to take part in what is one of the largest congregation of para athletes in the country. Catch all the LIVE action here:
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
Para SportsThe Paralympic champion talks about the evolving perception of people with dwarfism. Chennai: “The biggest change has been that people used to look at our category of people as a laughing stock. That has changed now."For 24-year-old para javelin thrower Navdeep Singh, the most important change that he has seen over the last few years has been the shift not just in his own life but also in how society perceives individuals like him.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
Para SportsCoach Satyanarayana believes that the switch will help his ward jump higher. Chennai: Triple Paralympic medalist Mariyappan Thangavelu revealed that he will undergo a surgical procedure to shift to a blade prosthetic for his leg. Mariyappan hopes that the surgery will help him leap even higher in high jump.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
FootballWilmar Jordan Gil's 18th minute penalty and Daniel Chima's 84th minute winner was enough for the Marina Machans to secure victory. Chennai: Chennaiyin FC finally broke their winless streak at home with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Saturday. This victory comes at a crucial time as the Marina Machans push to finish their season on a high note.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
The third edition of the Women's Premier League is all set to kick off on February 14, and the buzz around it has been as high as it ever was. After Mumbai Indians (MI) won the inaugural edition, Smriti Mandhana led Royal Challengers of Bengaluru (RCB) and created history by winning the franchise's first-ever trophy. The WPL has unearthed a lot of talented cricketers for the national team in its last two editions, some of whom have gone on to represent the country at the international level.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Abhishek Mishra |Arjun Mylvahanan
Table TennisWith three medals at the 2025 National Games, the paddler is back at his best. For Sathiyan, it has been a rough couple of years. Since 2023, he has had to endure injuries that kept him from playing at his best. And spells on the sidelines meant missed tournaments. Since 2024, however, and thanks to rigorous focus on his fitness, he has turned over a new leaf. With renewed focus, he is clawing his way to the top.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
Women's CricketThe third edition of Women’s Premier League kicks off on February 14, with Gujarat Giants taking on holders Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Lights. Camera. Action. The 2025 Women's Premier League is here, back for its third edition, and the excitement has been palpable. Although the number of teams has remained the same at five, big strides have been made in expanding the women's game beyond the usual cricketing hubs.
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2 months ago | 
thebridge.in | Arjun Mylvahanan
FootballThis is the first time the JLN stadium plays host to international football matches since its refurbishment. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Shillong, Meghalaya, will host the India senior men’s national team in the two matches that they will play during the March FIFA International Window.
