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With borrowed wheelchair, Gyan rises in para sports

New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Financial constraints have never deterred talented sportsperson Gyan Prakash Sharma from pursuing his dreams.
Despite limited resources, his determination remains unwavering. To participate in the Khelo India Para Games 2025, he travelled to Delhi with a borrowed wheelchair, a testament to his resilience and dedication to para sports.
A talented sportsperson from Patna, Bihar, Gyan has never let his physical limitations define his journey. Born with paralysis in both legs, he has embraced multiple sports, excelling in wheelchair cricket, arm wrestling, and most notably, badminton—a sport he holds closest to his heart.
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Red Bull 'will struggle but come out on top'

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Carrick 'right choice at this moment' : Rooney

16 Jan 2026 | 2:52 PM

London, Jan 16 (UNI) Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick is the "right choice at this moment in time" to "steady the ship" at Manchester United. .

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Roma sign forward Malen from Aston Villa

16 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM

London, Jan 16 (UNI) Netherlands forward Donyell Malen has joined Roma from Aston Villa
after just one year with the Premier League side.
While Villa say the deal is for an undisclosed fee, a Roma statement says it is a loan with an option to buy.
According to BBC Sport, the 26-year-old scored 10 goals in 46 appearances for Villa after joining from Borussia Dortmund in January 2025.

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Rising stars Andreeva, Mboko to play in Adelaide International final

16 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM

Canberra, Jan 16 (UNI) Russia's Mirra Andreeva will play Victoria Mboko of Canada in the final at the Adelaide International in a match between the highest-ranked teenagers on the women's tennis tour.

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