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Paris Paralympic Games 2024

World’s Second-Tallest Man, Morteza Mehrzad Leads Iran to Sitting Volleyball Final

06 Sep 2024

In the sitting volleyball semi-final at the Paris Paralympics, Iran's victory over Egypt was sealed with a decisive spike from Morteza Mehrzad, the team's not-so-secret weapon and the world’s second-tallest man. At 8 feet 1 inch tall, 36-year-old Mehrzad was born with gigantism and also uses a wheelchair after a...

Paris Paralympics: India Breaks Tokyo Record with Five Medals in A Day

04 Sep 2024

Indian para-athletes have achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics by surpassing their previous highest medal tally of 19 from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. With 20 medals now secured, including three gold, seven silver, and ten bronze, India has set a new record for the most medals won in...

Paris Paralympic Games 2024: Rubina Francis Clinches Bronze In Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final

31 Aug 2024

India's para-shooter Rubina Francis secured the XXth position in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 final at the Cateauroux Range during the Paris Paralympic Games on Saturday. Rubina began the final strongly, ranking second in Stage 1 with a score of 97.6, trailing only behind Iran's Paralympic record holder Sareh...