Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: November 23, 2023, 12:35 IST
The inaugural Khelo India Para Games will be held in Delhi from December 10-17 with over 1350 athletes from 32 states and Union Territories competing in seven disciplines.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated the occasion will be a “game-changer” for para-sports activities in the nation.
“I am proud to announce that from December 10 to 17, the first-ever Khelo India Para Games will be held in various locations across New Delhi. A total of 7 disciplines will be held across three SAI (Sports Authority of India) Stadiums,” Thakur stated in a video uploaded on his official ‘X’ deal with.
The seven disciplines are para athletics, para taking pictures, para archery, para soccer, para badminton, para desk tennis, and para weightlifting.
The occasions will be held throughout three SAI stadiums — the IG Stadium, Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad and the JLN Stadium.
Hangzhou Asian Para Games stars Sheetal Devi, Bhavina Patel, Ekta Bhyan, Neeraj Yadav, Singhraj, Manish, Sonal, Rakesh Kumar and Sarita are anticipated to characterize their respective states in the Para Games.
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – PTI)
