Wanna own gears of Paralympians? Auction of PM mementos begins today
The Morning Standard|September 17, 2024
THE sixth edition of the auction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mementos provides an opportunity to grab footwear and sports gears used by the Indian medallists of recently concluded Paris Paralympics.
PARVEZ SULTAN
Wanna own gears of Paralympians? Auction of PM mementos begins today

The highest priced mementos up for sale are a pair of spike shoes presented to the PM by silver medallist javelin thrower Ajeet Singh Yadav, para-athlete Simran Sharma, and high jumper Nishad Kumar as well as a signed cap of silver medallist Sharad Kumar -- all priced around ₹2.86 lakh.

Badminton racket of Paralympics bronze medallist Nithya Sre Sivan and shuttler Sukant Kadam and discus of the silver medallist Yogesh Khatuniya have been priced at ₹5.50 lakh.

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SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith
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FEI sanctions EFI over non-payment of dues
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‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’
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