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KIPG 2025: Ramesh Shanguman of Tamil Nadu Secures First Gold in Athletics

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On the second day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025, Ramesh Shanguman from Tamil Nadu kicked things off with an impressive performance in track and field events. The former basketball player from Chennai clinched the first gold medal of the Games in the men’s 800m T53/T54 race.

As of this update, 31 gold medals had been awarded, with Tamil Nadu leading the charge with eight golds. Maharashtra followed with five, and Haryana secured four, placing second and third, respectively. On Friday, 44 finals across various athletic categories were on the agenda.


Originating from a farming family in Mannathampatty village, Tiruchirappalli, Shanguman faced a significant hurdle when he lost his legs in a lorry accident at the age of eight. Instead of letting this tragic event define him, he pursued sports, initially as a para basketball player before transitioning to wheelchair racing.

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Reflecting on his victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shanguman shared with SAI Media, “I have encountered numerous challenges in my life. I strive to achieve something significant. Each day passes, but I am driven to make a name for myself. I need to prove my worth. My daily motivation comes from my desire to succeed. My family is incredibly supportive, and they have played a vital role in my journey. After winning bronze in the inaugural KIPG in 2023, I’m thrilled to take home the gold this time.”

Meanwhile, the second day of the para badminton competition unfolded at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, featuring thrilling matches. Athletes like Nitesh Kumar, a Paris Paralympian, and Krishna Nagar, a Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist, showcased their talent and dominance in the sport.

Nitesh Kumar advanced to the finals in his category, while Krishna Nagar secured a spot in the semifinals. Other notable competitors, such as Nithya Sre and Palal Kohli, also progressed in their respective events.


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Chinese Man Sets World Record by Running 100 Km Daily for 100 Days

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World: A Chinese ultramarathon runner has achieved a remarkable world record by running 100 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days.

The runner, Huang Zhenglong, is also known as Long Shao. He completed a total distance of 10,000 kilometres during this challenge.

According to Guinness World Records, the feat took place between December 6 and March 15. He successfully finished the challenge in Foshan, Guangdong.

Huang was warmly welcomed and celebrated after completing this extraordinary achievement. Many people praised his dedication and strong will.

He had been preparing for such endurance challenges for a long time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he closed his business to focus fully on running.

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Earlier, he had also run across China for 365 days without a break. This experience helped him take up even tougher challenges.

At the beginning, many people doubted his ability to complete this task. Running 100 kilometres daily is equal to running more than two marathons every day.

Despite the doubts, Huang stayed consistent and disciplined. He started his run every morning at 7 am along the Desheng River.

He also shared his journey online, which inspired many people. His determination impressed runners and fans around the world.

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Huang said that receiving recognition from Guinness World Records made him very happy. He added that many people believed this challenge was impossible.

His achievement proves that strong determination and hard work can make the impossible possible.

 

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Shresta Iyer Faces Hate After IPL Video

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IPL 2026 : The IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain.

The match result gave both teams one point each. Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, shared a fun video on Instagram after the game.

She joked that Punjab had given one point to KKR. Some people did not like the video and sent her hateful messages online.

Shresta later posted another video to respond to the hate. She said her video was only for fun and not meant to insult anyone.

She asked people to take the game in a positive spirit. She also said there should be no hate, only love in sports.

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Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra praised Punjab Kings for their strong performance. He said the team is one of the top contenders this season.

He also appreciated the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.

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RCB’s 19th Over Blitz Seals Big Win Over CSK

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Sports: At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings in an exciting high-scoring match.

RCB looked steady at first but exploded in the final overs. Tim David and Rajat Patidar changed the game with powerful hitting. The 19th over became the turning point as RCB scored 30 runs and set a huge target.

RCB smashed 19 sixes and 14 boundaries, with most runs coming from big shots. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal also played key roles.

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CSK had a poor start in the chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad and other top-order batters fell early. Sarfaraz Khan scored a quick fifty and tried to fight back.

Later, Jamie Overton and Prashant added some runs and saved the team from a big collapse. However, CSK could not chase the target, and RCB won the match comfortably

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