Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday that the Khelo India Para Games have proven to be a catalyst that has sparked a fire of inclusion across the nation and athletes painted the playing arenas with not only their wins but also their "stories, spirit and unwavering passion".<
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.
Olympic medallist wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence ahead of the Wrestling Federation of India election which will be held later this month
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
The bronze medallist at the fourth Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China is all set to participate in the first-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023; He will be part of Haryana's meha contingent of 243 para athletes
Delhi embraces inclusivity as the Khelo India Para Games are set to take place from December 10-December 17, 2023; Over 1,400 participants from across 32 states and union territories to take part
As the countdown to the Khelo India Para Games reaches its final stages, Delhi State stands on the cusp of making history. The capital is not only prepared to host a world-class sporting event but is also eager to showcase its unwavering support for para athletes. As preparations are in full
Indian Paralympian and high jumper Nishad Kumar hailed the efforts of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to host the first-ever Khelo India Para Games.
The Asian Games gold medallist Pramod Bhagat welcomes the government's initiative of hosting the first-ever Khelo India Para Games; believes this will boost the medal tally of the Indian contingent in upcoming major multi-discipline Para Games like the Olympics and Asian Games
First-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023 logo and mascot Ujjwala was launched in New Delhi today by Anurag Singh Thakur, Honourable Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and several eminent athletes and para-athletes