India is getting ready to ship its biggest-ever delegation to the Paralympics, with 84 athletes set to compete throughout 12 sports activities, together with archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, biking, blind judo, powerlifting, rowing, capturing, swimming, desk tennis, and taekwondo.
The video games, which start on August 28, are anticipated to focus on the exceptional expertise and dedication of India’s para-athletes.
WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages with India’s Paris Paralympic crew
In the course of the interplay, Union Minister Mandaviya expressed his perception that the Indian para-athletes have demonstrated that any impediment may be overcome with dedication. He said, “…This can be a proud second the place now we have gathered to spice up the morale of our athletes and lengthen them finest needs. This time, we’re sending our biggest-ever contingent to take part within the Paralympics. 84 of our gifted athletes will symbolize India within the Paris Paralympics 2024. These athletes haven’t solely proven excellence in sports activities however they’ve additionally confirmed that any hurdle may be crossed with willpower, dedication and exhausting work. I’m delighted to say that 50% of those athletes are collaborating within the Paralympics for the primary time. Additionally it is a matter of pleasure for us that Indian athletes bagged 19 medals within the Tokyo Paralympics and 111 medals within the 2022 Asian Para Video games, giving their finest efficiency and creating historical past. We’re assured that identical to this, they are going to deliver laurels to the nation in Paris too…” as quoted by ANI.
The Indian contingent for the Paris Paralympics has grown considerably in comparison with the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, the place India despatched 54 athletes, together with 14 ladies. This time, the whole variety of athletes has elevated to 84, with 32 ladies amongst them.
India will take part in three new sports activities on the Paris Paralympics – para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo – increasing the nation’s involvement to 12 sports activities out of the 22 that will likely be featured within the occasion.
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics marked India’s most profitable Paralympic Video games up to now, with the nation securing 19 medals, together with 5 gold, eight silver, and 6 bronze.
