Commending India’s Para athletes for their stellar performances, Thakur declared that the Modi government’s transformative approach marks the dawn of a new era for Para sports under the Khelo India initiative.
At the launch event featuring the logo, mascot, theme song, and jersey, Thakur emphasized the paradigm shift in thinking, citing the remarkable achievements of Para athletes in the Rio Paralympics 2016, Tokyo Paralympics 2021, and Hangzhou Para Asian Games, where they clinched a record 111 medals.
Khelo India, once a mere competition, now stands as a people’s movement, with 11 successful editions in the past five years. The inaugural Khelo India Para Games promises not just competition but a jubilant celebration of courage and sportsmanship.
The games, set to unfold at Delhi’s prestigious sports venues, including Indira Gandhi Stadium, Karni Singh Shooting Range, and Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, will witness the participation of over 1400 players from 32 states and Union Territories. In its debut year, para athletics, shooting, archery, football, badminton, table tennis, and weightlifting will take center stage.
The games’ ethos, encapsulated in the theme ‘Flight of Courage’ and ‘Champions Beyond Limit,’ finds its spirited mascot in the sparrow named Ujjwala. The theme song, ‘Himmat Dikha, Takt Dikha, Kabhi Ruk Mat, Kabhi Jukh Mat, Chal Khel,’ was also unveiled, echoing the resilience and determination of Para athletes.
Thakur urged state governments to adapt sports facilities for para players and affirmed the government’s commitment to catapulting India into a sports superpower. Reflecting on India’s recent sports achievements, he envisioned the nation becoming a developed country and a sports superpower in the next 25 years.
Paralympic medalists Pramod Bhagat, Sumit Antil, Avni Lekhara, and Bhavinaben Patel graced the occasion, embodying the spirit of Para sports excellence.
In a monumental stride towards inclusivity in sports, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur unveiled the theme and jersey of the inaugural Khelo India Para Games, slated to take Delhi by storm from December 10 to 17.
Commending India’s Para athletes for their stellar performances, Thakur declared that the Modi government’s transformative approach marks the dawn of a new era for Para sports under the Khelo India initiative.
At the launch event featuring the logo, mascot, theme song, and jersey, Thakur emphasized the paradigm shift in thinking, citing the remarkable achievements of Para athletes in the Rio Paralympics 2016, Tokyo Paralympics 2021, and Hangzhou Para Asian Games, where they clinched a record 111 medals.
Khelo India, once a mere competition, now stands as a people’s movement, with 11 successful editions in the past five years. The inaugural Khelo India Para Games promises not just competition but a jubilant celebration of courage and sportsmanship.
The games, set to unfold at Delhi’s prestigious sports venues, including Indira Gandhi Stadium, Karni Singh Shooting Range, and Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, will witness the participation of over 1400 players from 32 states and Union Territories. In its debut year, para athletics, shooting, archery, football, badminton, table tennis, and weightlifting will take center stage.
The games’ ethos, encapsulated in the theme ‘Flight of Courage’ and ‘Champions Beyond Limit,’ finds its spirited mascot in the sparrow named Ujjwala. The theme song, ‘Himmat Dikha, Takt Dikha, Kabhi Ruk Mat, Kabhi Jukh Mat, Chal Khel,’ was also unveiled, echoing the resilience and determination of Para athletes.
Thakur urged state governments to adapt sports facilities for para players and affirmed the government’s commitment to catapulting India into a sports superpower. Reflecting on India’s recent sports achievements, he envisioned the nation becoming a developed country and a sports superpower in the next 25 years.
Paralympic medalists Pramod Bhagat, Sumit Antil, Avni Lekhara, and Bhavinaben Patel graced the occasion, embodying the spirit of Para sports excellence.
