The achievements of para-athletes at Asian Para Games in China have not only marked a historic moment for Indian sports but have also set a benchmark for aspiring athletes across the nation, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs here today.
The Minister was speaking at an event organised by IndianOil to honour the monumental achievements of Indian para-athletes, at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.
Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Labour & Employment; Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil, Ms Deepa Malik, President, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI); Shri Gursharan Singh, Secretary General, PCI and Shri Avinash Rai Khanna, Patron-in-Chief, PCI also attended the event.
Noting the performance of Indian para-athletes in the recent Asian Para Games, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri lauded their indomitable spirit, resilience, and unparalleled determination. He also mentioned about some extraordinary athletes who, he said, with their prowess, have become the luminaries of Indian para-sports.
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