Manoj Sarkar

Indian shuttler manoj sarkar might have won bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics but the medal is no less than gold for the athlete.

The manoj sarkar Sports Stadium in Rudrapur is failing to provide the necessary facilities for young athletes. Cricket, football, hockey, basketball, and kabaddi players all face significant infrastructure issues. Parents and athletes are concerned about the potential impact on the children's development and the risk of injuries.

World No 7 Nitesh Kumar beat world no 3 manoj sarkar to secure Gold in SL4 category at the 4th National Para-Badminton Championship.

The journey of manoj sarkar, Paralympics bronze medalist who is world number 3 in singles and world’s top player in doubles’ category, is an inspiration for young parabadminton players.Sarkar, who hails from Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, says he did not know anything about parabadminton.

India shuttler manoj sarkar who won a bronze medal in the men's singles SL3 event at the recently concluded Tokyo Paralympics stated how he was under immense pressure during the semi-final.

After winning a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics, shuttler manoj sarkar on Saturday said his focus was on winning the first game against his Japanese opponent as that would have enabled him to play the entire match on the front foot.

Indian shuttlers clinched 10 medals including two gold at the Para Badminton World Championships in Ulsan, Korea, on Sunday.

manoj sarkar, the 31-year-old para shuttler and 2019 Arjuna awardee from the city, has qualified for Tokyo Paralympics slated to be held from August 24 to September 5 this year.

Para-athletes in Uttarakhand, inspired by bronze medalist manoj sarkar, are hindered by inadequate facilities at Rudrapur's manoj sarkar stadium. Due to the lack of coaches and hostels, athletes like manoj sarkar and Ravi Pal train in other cities. Authorities are working to upgrade the stadium to better support disabled athletes.

With para badminton set to make its debut at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo next month, India will send a strong seven-member squad after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Friday granted two bipartite quotas to the country, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) said in a release on Friday.

The coach of Indian para-badminton team, Gaurav Khanna, has set the target of 10 medals in the next Paralympic Games to be held in Paris in 2024.

The Uttarakhand government has approved open gyms for 18 stadiums, including three in Udham Singh Nagar, under the Chief Minister Rural Sports and Health Promotion Scheme. This initiative addresses the lack of gym facilities in major sports complexes, forcing athletes to rely on private gyms.

Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat and promising Manisha Ramadass emerged champions as India finished with a total of 16 medals at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships on Sunday.

India's para-badminton contingent, comprising Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat, bronze winner manoj sarkar and reigning para-badminton world champion Manasi Joshi, was shaken by the twin bomb blasts that rocked the Ugandan capital of Kampala.

Reigning champion Krishna Nagar aims to defend his men's singles SH6 category gold, which he clinched during the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and manoj sarkar, who won silver and bronze respectively in Tokyo, will also strive for further success in the men's singles SL4 and SL3 categories.

India para shuttlers ruled the roost at the 3rd Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International which concluded in Dubai on Sunday. Indians won five gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals.

The manoj sarkar District Sports Stadium in Udham Singh Nagar district headquarters Rudrapur is all set to get a hockey astro turf and synthetic track for athletes.

Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday claimed a historic gold medal in men's singles SL3 class while manoj sarkar bagged the bronze as India stamped their prowess at the Tokyo Paralympics.

The 19-year-old Narwal, competing in P4 Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 category, smashed a Paralympic record to clinch a historic gold in his debut Games. His senior compatriot Adhana bagged the silver in the same event to make it a sensational one-two finish for the country.

Para Asian Games gold medallist shuttler Pramod Bhagat continued his good run, bagging a gold medal in SL3 singles category at the just-concluded Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International tournament in Tokyo.

World number one shuttler Pramod Bhagat made an impressive start to his campaign in the men's singles competition but young Palak Kohli endured a tough day at the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday. Bhagat, the reigning world champion, outwitted fellow Indian manoj sarkar 21-10, 21-23, 21-9 in his men's singles group A class SL3 opener that lasted 56 minutes.

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar advanced to the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semifinals, while Murugesan Thulasimathi secured a spot in the women's singles SU5 semifinals at the Paris Paralympics. Despite their best efforts, Manasi Joshi and manoj sarkar faced disappointing losses in their respective matches, limiting their progression.

He has been a busy bureaucrat fighting the COVID-19 menace in the National Capital Region being Noida's District Magistrate but Suhas L Yathiraj has not let his demanding job affect his preparations for the Para-Badminton event at the Tokyo Paralympics, starting August 24.