Born a premature baby with acute neonatal jaundice and hemiplegia, Devika Malik was paralysed on one side of the body.
Despite her disability, nothing could stop Devika from becoming an international para-athlete.
A proud mother and a champion of para-sports herself, Deepa Malik beams wit
Seasoned star and Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya of Haryana bagged a gold in the discus throw for F56 category with an effort of 40.09m at the ongoing Khelo India Para Games 2023
While inaugurating Khelo India Para Games 2023 on Monday in New Delhi, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that the 'Khelo India' campaign is famous among crores of people in the country.
Over 1450 participants from 32 states and Union Territories and Services Sports Board will participate in these Games between December 10 and 17 at three venues in Delhi.
Meet Tulika Jadhao, the 15-year-old from Buldana, Maharashtra - a chirpy teen just like anyone her age, chatting away constantly with fellow compatriots and eager to get on with her matches. That she was born with cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder affecting movement, muscle tone and post
In a match where there was plenty of enthusiasm, Latika showed how her experience would stand her in good stead. Competing in the gymnastics hall of the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Latika needed 16 minutes for victory.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will formally inaugurate the Khelo India Para Games 2023. More than 1,400 players from 32 states and Union Territories and Services Sports Board are participating in these games between December 10 and 17 at three venues in Delhi.
At least 60 staff including medical officers, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists and more has been deployed over the three venues during the games. The games venues include JLN Stadium, IG Stadium and Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range
Seven disciplines including para-athletics, para shooting, para archery, para football, para-badminton, para table tennis and para weight lifting will be held across three iconic venues in the city, witnessed 32 states and Union Territories including Services Sports Promotion Board vying for