New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labor and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya had announced the opening of the second Khelo India Para Games 2025 at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Hall in the Indira Gandhi Stadium complex in New Delhi. More than 1300 para-athletes will participate in six sports categories in this eight-day championship.
Dr., Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in a unique torch rally to formally flag off Khelo India Para Games 2025. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Kento Jinni was joined by five Paralympians – Simran Sharma (Athletics), Praveen Kumar (Badminton), Nitish Kumar (Badminton), Nithya Srey (Badminton) and Preeti Pal (Athletics) and former Paralympian Shri Devendra Jharia, President of the Paralympic Committee and former Paralympian. Were.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya had said that he is excited to see the response to every event of Khelo India. Which has now become an “umbrella” for all the sportspersons who want to win titles for the country. The Prime Minister had said, “I feel extremely proud and happy with what Khelo India has contributed to Indian sports. Be it Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India School Games, Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India Para Games, our athletes everywhere are making the country proud with their talent,” Dr. Mandaviya said.
Dr. Mandaviya further said, “Whenever someone is determined, moving in the right direction, and works hard, the results are always positive. The success in the Paris Paralympics 2024, where we won a total of 29 medals, proves that our athletes have the potential to bring glory to the country on the global stage. Through the Khelo India Para Games, our athletes are getting the best opportunities and they Our honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also envisioned the path to success.
Dr. Kumar also praised the Khelo India initiative and mentioned, “Khelo India Para Games 2025 is a world-class platform for Indian sportspersons to compete among themselves and showcase their talent. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to para-athletes to not only prove themselves but also inspire others through their challenging journey.”
Athletes, coaches and support staff from across the country were present in the inaugural ceremony. Secretary (रमतगमत), Mrs. Sujata Chaturvedi and senior officials of Sports Authority of India were also present in the inaugural ceremony.
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