Uttar Pradesh aims for historic performance at Paris Paralympics 2024

Bareilly: Uttar Pradesh is set to make a significant mark at Paris Paralympics 2024, where eight athletes from the state will represent India on the global stage. The state aims to win 3-4 medals in various categories, which promises to revolutionise para sports in Uttar Pradesh.

Sharing his confidence, Mr. Ashish Khandelwal, CMD, BL Agro Group, who is leading the UP team, said, “Our athletes have worked hard and are ready to compete at the highest level. Their success will not only be a matter of pride for the state but will also highlight the importance of supporting para sports. We are committed to ensure that they get the necessary resources and encouragement to excel.”

Dr. Kavindra Chaudhary, President, UP Para Sports Association, expressed confidence in the state athletes and said, “We are expecting 3-4 medals from our talented athletes. This performance will revolutionize para sports in Uttar Pradesh and inspire generations to come.” Dr. Deepa Malik, newly appointed Chairperson, UP Para Sports Association also emphasized on the growing strength of UP in the field of para sports. He said, "Very soon, Uttar Pradesh will be recognised along with states like Haryana for its excellence in Para sports. We are confident that India will create history in Paris and UP will have its best ever performance at the Paralympics."

The athletes representing Uttar Pradesh include Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj (Para Badminton), Yash Kumar (Para Canoe), Simran (Para Athletics), Preeti Pal (Para Athletics), Ajeet Singh (Para Athletics), Praveen Kumar (Para Athletics), Dipesh Kumar (Para Athletics) and Sakshi Kasana (Para Athletics). All these athletes have shown exceptional talent and are all set to make the country and their state proud.

As the UP Para athletes leave for Paris, the state is supporting them in unison in their journey and is eagerly waiting for them to return with medals and stories of victory.