The Indian paralympic contingent was on Friday accorded a grand send-off forward of the Paris Video games scheduled to be held from August 28 to September 8. The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and Sports activities Authority of India (SAI) hosted the ceremony for the Indian group comprising 84 athletes throughout 12 disciplines, together with archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, biking, blind judo, powerlifting, rowing, taking pictures, swimming, desk tennis, and taekwondo. “Our para athletes have a outstanding potential to beat obstacles and switch challenges into alternatives. They’ve proven outstanding dedication and perseverance of their preparation for the Paris Paralympics 2024,” Sports activities Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated in a launch.
“Many athletes have benefited from the Khelo India initiative, and a major quantity from there can be going to the Paris Paralympics. The federal government is dedicated to offering them with the assets and assist they should excel on the highest degree.
“As they embark on this essential journey, we stand united in our assist and are assured they are going to convey honour to our nation. We want them the easiest as they try for excellence on the worldwide stage,” he stated.
India had received 19 medals on the Tokyo Paralympics and PCI president Devendra Jhajharia hoped the nation’s athletes will produce one other good present this time.
“We’re immensely pleased with our athletes who’ve educated with unwavering dedication and keenness. As they put together to signify India on the world’s greatest stage in Paris, they embody the spirit of resilience and dedication that defines our nation,” Jhajharia stated.
“Their journey to the Paralympics is a testomony to their arduous work, and we’re assured that they are going to make the nation proud. We want them the easiest and are positive they are going to encourage thousands and thousands again residence with their performances.” A particular anthem, “Macha Dhoom,” crafted by famend music administrators Vivek – Abhishek, was additionally launched in the course of the occasion.
Moreover, a commemorative e book titled “Breaking the Limitations”, which is authored by Abhishek Dubey and Mahavir Rawat, was unveiled to rejoice the achievements and aspirations of the Indian Paralympic group.
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