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A visually impaired athlete from a small Indian village has become a national champion in sprinting despite growing up without access to specialized education. Komal Tyagi's journey from struggling in regular school to dominating para-athletics shows what determination can overcome.
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and fellow Indian athletes dominated their home turf at the New Delhi 2026 Grand Prix, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed 257 athletes from eight countries for three days of inspiring competition.
David Ee, a double gold medalist alpine skier representing New Zealand, needs $15,000 by February 20th to compete at an international championship in France. The elite athlete with an intellectual impairment has just days left to secure funding for his final competition before 2027. #
Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
India's Paralympic javelin champions are kicking off 2026 with a powerful statement at Dubai's premier para-athletics competition. Fifty of the nation's best para-athletes are competing against 500 athletes from 56 countries in the season's first major international showdown.
A visually impaired para-athlete from Tamil Nadu who competed internationally despite losing her parents young just landed a government coaching position. K. Sivagami's journey from orphan to national medalist shows what determination can achieve.