Bhagyashree, India’s flag-bearer at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, has a target of winning a medal in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics in shotput and javelin
Truly inspirational story of Jaspreet Kaur who set a new national record in powerlifting in the Para Games in Delhi with an effort of 101 kg, surpassing her own previous best of 100 kg
"The facilities here are excellent, providing a great platform for wheelchair sports. The tournament is also broadcasted and live-streamed, giving us much-needed recognition. Media interactions and interviews further inspire and motivate us," Ramesh said in a conversation with SAI Media on Monday.
“My dream is to win a gold medal for the country. If I can come from an orphanage in Balangir, Odisha and defeat Sheetal didi, then my goal can be nothing less than winning gold for the country,” Payal informed SAI Media during the on-going Para National Games
Hailing from what he describes as a “tiny and remote village” Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, Ramesh has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of the upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
An inspirational journey for Gyan Prakash Sharma who interestingly will be competing in the Khelo India Para Games for the first time and that too on a wheelchair on loan from a friend in Uttar Pradesh
Navdeep says the event is an important platform for the continued growth of para athletes, and reflects the government's keen interest in promoting para sports in the country
