Raaj Kumar Anand, Social Welfare Minister of the Delhi Government, pose for {a photograph} with the athletes who might be taking part within the Special Olympics World Games which might be set to happen in Berlin, Germany, on Friday.
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India might be represented by a strong 255-member contingent at the Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held in Berlin, Germany from June 17 to 25.
The contingent consists of 198 athletes, who will take part in 16 disciplines, and unified companions and 57 coaches.
The Special Olympics World Games are the world’s largest inclusive sporting occasion for individuals with mental disabilities.
A complete of 7000 athletes and unified companions throughout 190 nations will compete in 26 disciplines in Berlin.
Before their departure for Berlin on June 12, the Indian athletes will take part in a preparatory camp at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from June 7 to 11.
Special Olympics Bharat may also organise a particular send-off ceremony for the contingent at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday, which might be attended by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani, Indian Olympic Association chief P.T. Usha, cricketer Yuvraj Singh and singer Sonu Nigam, amongst others.
Leading social activist and Special Olympics Bharat chairperson Mallika Nadda expects India to return with a formidable medal haul from Berlin.
“The competition part comes later, firstly it is all about participation. I expect over 150 medals from our athletes in the Special Olympics World Summer Games,” stated Nadda, who can be the spouse of BJP president J.P. Nadda.
Mr. Nadda additionally urged the individuals to help the particular athletes to assist them turn into part of mainstream society.
“They want dignity of life and sports help them get that. I urge everyone to help the in their endeavour. I also request state governments to recognise their hardwork and efforts by honouring them with cash awards and jobs for their achievements,” she stated.
She lauded the sports activities ministry’s endeavour to honour particular athletes with money awards of ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh respectively for profitable gold, silver and bronze medals in worldwide occasions.
