Only 24 hours left for Divyangya’s Sporting Extravaganza, to start . Fingers are crossed as this time India has sent biggest ever Contingent to Paralympics.
After Tokyo Olympics, India is ready to bring more medals this Paralympics.
54 athletes from India will be competing in 9 sports disciplines including Archery, Athletics (Track and Field), Archery , Badminton, Swimming, powerlifting , Athletics , Table – Tennis, Canoeing , Taekwondo, & Shooting.
All 54 athletes are part of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) scheme.
Lets have a look on biggest Medal Hopes….
ATHLETICS
Davender Jhajharia. (F46,Men Javelin Throw)
Ranjeet Bhati (F57 , Men’s Javelin Throw )
Mariypan Thangvalu (T63 Men’s High Jump )
BADMINTON
Manoj Sarkar (Men’s Single SL3 )
Pramod Bhagat (Men’s Single SL 3 )
Palak Kholi (Women’s Single)
Suhas .L. Yatiraj (Men’s Single SL4 )
POWERLIFTING
Salina Khatoon (Women 50 kgs )
SHOOTING
Manish Narwal ( 10 mts Air Pistol SH1)
SWIMMING
Suyesh Jadev (50 Meters Butterfly S7), Individual (SM7) .
Not only these but all para Athletes are looking at putting their best foot forward at the Paralympic Games.
Let’s Cross our Fingers , & pray & Wish for these Champs ….
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Bhawna Khanna Sports Journalist |
