Khelo India Para Games first edition to be held from December 10: Anurag Thakur

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Thakur took to social media X and wrote, "With great joy and satisfaction, I'm pleased to announce that the first edition of Khelo India Para Games will be held from 10 to 17 December in New Delhi."

Thakur said that over 1.350 participants from across 32 states and UTs will be participating in 7 disciplines and added that this Games are going to be a game-changer in the quest to improve para-sports in the country.

"With over 1350 participants from across 32 states and UT's participating in 7 disciplines, it is going to be a game-changer in our quest to improve para-sports in our country and in identifying and aiding talented specially-abled athletes," Thakur added.

Last month India para athletes shone brighter at the Para Asian Games, concluding the event with a total of 111 medals, comprising 29 golds, 31 silver and 51 bronze. India finished fifth in the medal tally, winning 55 medals in athletics itself, with 18 golds, 17 silver, and 20 bronze.

Union Sports Minister Thakur is confident that the Khelo India Para Games will be successful and extended his best wishes to the players for the upcoming games.

"The recent success of our Para-athletes in Hangzhou is a testament to their unwavering determination, and the Government under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji is committed to providing the best facilities to our athletes. I am sure that the first edition of the Khelo India Para Games will be a successful one and I extend my best wishes to the para-athletes for the upcoming games," he added.

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Sports Authority of India also took to X and said this will be a milestone endeavour to empower para-athletes.

"Hon'ble MYAS Shri @ianuragthakur proudly announces the commencement of #KheloIndia Para Games from 10th-17th December, 2023 Indeed a milestone endeavor to empower our para-athletes! Heartiest wishes to all the participants as they prepare to triumph hard & shine bright," SAI posted on X. (ANI)