Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Devendra Jhajharia said that the support given to para-athletes in recent times with many corporates stepping in to assist the players has given a huge boost to the morale of the athletes.
India is set to field its largest-ever contingent for the Paralympics, with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports, including archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, cycling, blind judo, powerlifting, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and taekwondo.
The games commence on August 28 and promise to showcase the exceptional talents and dedication of India's para-athletes. The PCI chief expressed his appreciation for the increasing support for para-athletes during the send-off ceremony. "I would like to thank the Government of India, sponsors and the corporates who have come together to support our athletes.
Shrachi Group is supporting our para-athletes and I want to continue working together with them as we aspire to strengthen para-sports," Jhajharia said.