From J&K battlefield to Paralympics bronze: Sema’s inspirational journey through hardships

[ad_1] Hokato Hotozhe Sema distinguished himself in the F57 category. Credit: x.com/KirenRijiju On a quiet October day in 2002, a young soldier’s dreams were shattered in a heartbeat in the volatile terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chowkibal. An unexpected explosion ended the ambition of Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema to join the Special Forces. That landmine…

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India’s Hokato Sema, landmine blast survivor, wins shot-put bronze at Paris Paralympics

[ad_1] Hokato Sema. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Landmine blast survivor Indian shot-putter Hokato Sema came up with his career-best throw of 14.65 metres to secure a bronze medal for the country in the men’s F57 category final at the Paralympic Games here on Friday (September 6, 2024). The 40-year-old Dimapur-born para-athlete, who had also…

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Paris Paralympics: Indians in action on September 7, 2024 – Day 10

[ad_1] India’s Jyoti Gaderiyain action at the 2024 Paris Paralympics Road Cycling Women’s C1-3 Individual Time Trial event at Clichy-sous-Bois, France on September 4, 2024. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Following is the India schedule for Day 10 of competitions at the Paris Paralympics here on Saturday (September 7, 2024): Road cycling Men’s road race…

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Nitesh Kumar says Pramod Bhagat’s absence gave “extra responsibility” to win gold at Paralympics

[ad_1] Indian para-shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj arrive at IGI airport after winning gold and silver medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024, in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI India’s gold medal winner in badminton men’s singles Nitesh Kumar on Wednesday (September 4, 2024) said Pramod Bhagat’s absence from the Paris Paralympics…

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