Karanbir singh brar

Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority: Haryana emerged as the overall champion of the 23rd National Paralympic Athletics Championship, securing an impressive tally of 49 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze medals. Tamil Nadu, the host state, finished second with 17 gold, 18 silver, and 12 bronze while Uttar Pradesh claimed the third position with 14 gold, 17 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

Rajasthan finished fourth with 13 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze while Maharashtra finished fifth with 11 gold, three silver and 13 bronze. The championship, held in Tamil Nadu from February 18 to 20, witnessed exceptional performances by para-athletes from across the country.

The closing ceremony was graced by Lt Gen. Karanbir Singh Brar as the chief guest. Several prominent dignitaries from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) were also in attendance, including Chandrasekhar (vice president, PCI), Sathya Narayanan (chief coach, PCI), Sathya Parkash Sangwan (vice-president, PCI), Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar (secretary general, PCI), and Sunil Pradhan (treasurer, PCI)