Correct Answer : Anurag Singh Thakur
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur 11th Dec 2023 formally declared the Khelo India Para Games 2023 open in a dazzling ceremony at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi.
Over 1450 participants from 32 states and Union Territories and Services Sports Board are participating in the Games till the 17th of this month.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Thakur said that this is a historic moment for Indian sports as the first-ever Khelo India Para Games is being held in the national Capital setting the ball rolling for a new movement in the sports ecosystem of the country.
He said, this initiative is a significant step towards providing equal opportunities for all athletes, regardless of their abilities. He added that the Khelo India Para Games signifies the New India. The central government's aim behind organizing the Khelo India Para Games is to empower all para-athletes and it has initiated several key projects for the welfare of the differently-abled.
The Khelo India Para Games is being organised at three venues - Indira Gandhi Stadium, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium and Karni Singh Shooting Range in the national capital. The Competition will be held in seven para-sports which include athletics, shooting, archery, football, badminton, table tennis and weightlifting. Some of India’s top international para stars like Sheetal Devi, Bhavina Patel, Ashok and others will also participate.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik was also present on the occasion..
Source : AIR
