PM Modi Interacts with Indian Contingent for Paris Paralympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, which is set to start from August 28. The event will see India field its largest-ever contingent, with 84 athletes competing in 12 different sports. The interaction was conducted on a video call, with Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya also present.
The Indian contingent for the Paralympics is a diverse group of athletes, each with their own unique story of perseverance and determination. From para-athletics to para-shooting, para-badminton to para-swimming, the Indian team is ready to take on the world and make their country proud.
PM Modi’s Encouragement
During the interaction, PM Modi encouraged the athletes and wished them luck for the upcoming games. He emphasized the importance of sports in our lives and how it can inspire and motivate us to achieve our goals. He also spoke about the need to create a more inclusive society, where people with disabilities are given equal opportunities to succeed.
PM Modi’s words of encouragement were well-received by the athletes, who expressed their gratitude and excitement for the upcoming games. They spoke about their training and preparation, and how they were looking forward to representing India on the world stage.
India’s Paralympic Journey
India’s journey in the Paralympics has been a long and challenging one. The country first participated in the Paralympics in 1968, but it was not until the 2004 Athens Paralympics that India won its first-ever medal – a gold in powerlifting by Murlikant Petkar. Since then, India has won a total of 12 medals in the Paralympics, including 4 golds, 4 silvers, and 4 bronzes.
However, despite the success, para-sports in India still face many challenges. Athletes often struggle to find funding and support, and there is a lack of infrastructure and facilities for para-sports. But despite these challenges, the Indian para-athletes have continued to persevere and excel, and their success has inspired a new generation of athletes.
Conclusion
The upcoming Paris Paralympics is a chance for India to showcase its talent and potential in para-sports. The Indian contingent is ready to take on the world and make their country proud. PM Modi’s interaction with the athletes has given them a much-needed boost of confidence and motivation, and they are now more determined than ever to bring home medals for India.
As a society, we need to do more to support and encourage para-sports in India. We need to create a more inclusive society, where people with disabilities are given equal opportunities to succeed. Only then can we truly harness the power of sports to inspire and motivate us to achieve our goals.