PM Modi hosts Indian para-athletes after their best-ever medal haul at Tokyo Paralympics

PM Modi formally met the Indian Paralympians on Thursday (September 9) after they etched historical past at Paralympics 2020 by successful 19 medals – 5 gold, eight silver, and 6 bronze. Before Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India had gained 12 medals (4 medals of every color) in all earlier Paralympics appearances mixed. 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian contingent who participated within the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics(Picture courtesy: Prime Minister’s Office) pic.twitter.com/t2RhrSg0Jc— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2021
The celebration hosted by the Prime Minister was according to the one he had hosted for Indian Olympic athletes at his official residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on August 16.
The footage of the memorable occasion had been shared on PM Narendra Modi’s official web site. In one of many footage, the Prime Minsiter was seen encouraging Para-Badminton participant silver medal winner and IAS officer Suhas LY by giving him a pat on his again.
A pat on the again for a multi-talented Indian achiever – Suhas L.Y. (supply: narendramodi.in)
In one other image titled “Medal Pe Charcha with Krishna Nagar”, PM Modi was seen interacting with a gaggle of Paralympic contributors together with Krishna Nagar who gained Gold in Men’s singles SH6 badminton at Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
PM Modi in dialog with Para-Badminton participant Krishna Nagar (supply: narendramodi.in)
PM Modi was clicked keenly listening to the inspirational journey of Palak Kohli, the para-shuttler star from Jalandhar, who just lately made historical past by changing into the youngest para-badminton participant on the planet to qualify for Tokyo Paralympics 2021.
PM Modi chatting with Palak Kohli, the youngest para-shuttler star from Jalandhar
Many different footage from the occasion had been shared on Narendra Modi’s official web site.
Tête-à-Tête with powerlifter Sakina Khatun
Powered dialog with Sakina Khatun and coach Farman Basha
Celebrating the Historic Success Together
PM Narendra Modi accepted an autographed stole from the Tokyo Paralympic 2020 contributors. The image of the PM donning the stole offered to him by the Paralympians titled: “Autographed stole from Winners to The Leader who Inspires Them”, was additionally shared on the web site.
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Announcing on Sunday that the Prime Minister can be internet hosting the Paralympians this week, Union minister for youth affairs and sports activities Anurag Thakur stated that Modi has at all times had a “vision” for inclusive participation in sports activities, so creating extra alternatives for specially-abled athletes was part of that concept.
Tokyo Paralympians thank Modi authorities for the help they obtained
After their exemplary efficiency at Tokyo Paralympics 2020, the Indian para-athletes had thanked the Modi authorities for the help they obtained. Times Now talked to 4 medal winners within the 2020 Paralympics. Sharad Kumar, who gained a bronze medal within the High Jump T63 occasion on the Tokyo Games, revealed that even athletes from different nations have complimented the Indian authorities’s efforts to offer help to para-athletes. He stated such recognition and energy that the federal government has made is way larger than any medal for the athletes.
Sharad appreciated the efforts of the Government of India as they’re attempting to deliver the athletes in equally. The authorities is observing what athletes want when it comes to services or tools and approving them accordingly. The motivation from the federal government helps the athletes to take a look at issues professionally, which is bringing the much-needed change within the para-sports, he stated.
The medal tally
In Tokyo Paralympics, India has gained 19 medals which is the perfect ever efficiency in a single version of the video games. India has gained 5 gold, eight silver and 6 bronze medals and stood at twenty fourth place within the video games. In the final video games, India was in a position to ship solely 19 athletes who gained 4 medals. But this time, India despatched a 54-strong crew of para-athletes who lived as much as the expectations and gained medals like by no means earlier than.