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First-ever Khelo India Para Games shows government’s vision of inclusive sports eco system, says PCI
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First-ever Khelo India Para Games Shows Government’s Vision Of Inclusive Sports Eco System, Says PCI President Deepa Malik

By IANS News November 24, 2023 • 12:58 PM View: 123
Recent Hangzhou Asian Para Games: Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Friday lauded the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) initiative to host the first-ever Khelo India Para Games and called it Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating an inclusive sports eco system.

“I am very thrilled and overwhelmed that the first-ever Khelo India Para Games will be held in New Delhi this December. This initiative goes to show the government’s vision towards creating an inclusive sports eco system,” expressed Deepa Malik, president of PCI who is also the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Paralympics in shot put.

The ‘Praise4Para’ hashtag campaign launched by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) ahead of the prestigious Khelo India Para Games not only showcases the para athletes unprecedented rise in their performances at various national and international events but it also celebrates the joy of participation despite challenges.

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