The Khelo India Para Games 2023 are scheduled to take place in New Delhi, the capital city of India, from December 10 to 17. This event will be the first edition of the multi-sport competition and is a significant part of the government's Khelo India initiative. The initiative aims to encourage sports participation at the grassroots level across the nation. KIPG 2023 will be streamed live and telecasted in India to ensure widespread coverage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to 'X', formerly Twitter, to extend his best wishes to all the athletes participating in the ongoing first Khelo India Para Games. He described the event as a significant milestone towards inclusion and empowerment. "As the First Khelo India Para Games begin, my heartfelt wishes to all the athletes participating. This is a remarkable step towards promoting inclusivity and empowering individuals!" Modi expressed.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur expressed his belief that India has the potential to secure 200 medals in the 2030 Asian Para Games, which is almost double the number of medals the country achieved in the previous edition held in China.
The New Delhi gathering will mark the twelfth occasion held within the Khelo India framework. Up until now, there have been five Khelo India Youth Games, three Khelo India University Games, and three Khelo India Winter Games that have been effectively organized.
Between December 10 and 17, more than 1400 para-athletes from 32 states and union territories, along with the Services Sports Board, are taking part in these Games. The venues for the event include the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, and Karni Singh Shooting Range.
There are seven para-sports in which competitions are being held, including athletics, shooting, archery, football, badminton, table tennis, and weightlifting. A total of 276 gold medals are up for grabs. It's exciting to see some of India's top international para stars like Sheetal Devi, Bhavina Patel, Pramod Bhagat, and others participating in the Games.
(With Input from the agencies)
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