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India Rallies Behind Para-Athletes Ahead of Asian Para Games
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 10:48
India Rallies Behind Para-Athletes Ahead of Asian Para Games
- •Para-sport in India is finally gaining long-overdue recognition, with increased sponsor support and enthusiastic send-offs for athletes.
- •Questions remain on whether Indian society and media will accord para-athletes the same level of celebration and financial rewards as Olympians.
- •Over 180 Indian athletes are set to compete in the upcoming Asian Para Games, showcasing remarkable determination and will to succeed.
- •India's stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, securing 29 medals, highlights the massive progress made since earlier struggles.
Key Questions Answered
India won 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics, including seven golds, and finished in the top 20 of the medals tally.
Devendra Jhajharia had to travel to Athens with a javelin worth 300 rupees and a pair of spikes costing 400 rupees.
Devendra Jhajharia is the newly elected President of the Paralympic Committee of India.
