New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The vibrant metropolis of Bengaluru is ready to welcome over 262 of the nation’s most decided and dynamic para athletes for the seventh Indian Open Para Athletics Championship, scheduled to happen on Eleventh and Twelfth July on the iconic Kantaveera Stadium, in keeping with a launch from SAI Media.
The occasion marks a vital second in Indian para sports activities, serving as the ultimate choice platform for the Indian contingent heading to the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled to happen later this yr. The occasion is supported by Balmer Lawrie, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Leonard Cheshire Disability, and the Cognizant Foundation.
The championship will witness participation from a rare lineup of Indian Para Athletes who’ve made their mark on the worldwide stage.
Leading the cost is two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil within the F64 Javelin class, together with celebrated athletes similar to Praveen Kumar (High Jump, T44), Yogesh Kathuniya (Discus Throw, F56) Dharambir Nain (Club Throw, F51), Rinku Hooda (Javelin Throw, F46), and Simran (100m & 200m, T12) amongst others. With illustration throughout monitor and discipline disciplines, this championship guarantees elite performances and fierce competitors.
Speaking forward of the occasion, Devendra Jhajharia, President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), expressed his pleasure and optimism.
‘The seventh Indian Open Para Athletics Championship is greater than only a competition–it is a celebration of resilience, excellence, and nationwide pleasure. As we put together for the New Delhi 2025 World Championships, this occasion performs a pivotal function in finalising the athletes who will carry India’s hopes on the worldwide stage. I want each athlete the perfect and sit up for witnessing their unbelievable expertise on show.’
Athletes, too, are fired up for this significant meet. Yogesh Kathuniya, silver medallist on the Paris and Tokyo Paralympics and certainly one of India’s most constant throwers, shared his pleasure.
‘This assembly is particular. It’s our probability to indicate we’re prepared for the world stage. Competing right here not solely motivates me but additionally jogs my memory of the rising energy of Para athletics in India.’
Rising dash star Simran, who received gold on the Kobe 2024 Asian Championships, added.
‘I’m feeling robust and centered. Racing in entrance of a house crowd in Bengaluru offers me additional power. This meet is vital for all of us trying to make it to the World Championships in New Delhi.’
As anticipation builds, Kantaveera Stadium is being prepped to host the nation’s best. With India concentrating on a document haul on the upcoming New Delhi World Championships, this championship in Bangalore is anticipated to set the tone for what could possibly be a historic outing for Indian para athletics. (ANI)