Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Khelo India Para games in New Delhi
- Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur formally inaugurated the Khelo India Para Games 2023 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi.
- More than 1450 participants from 32 states and Union Territories and Services Sports Board are participating in the Games.
- This is the first edition of the Khelo India Para Games.
- This initiative is a significant step towards providing equal opportunities for all athletes, regardless of their abilities.
- The main aim of this event is to empower all para-athletes. The government has launched several key projects for the welfare of the differently-abled.
- The Khelo India Para Games is being organized at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium and Karni Singh Shooting Range.
- This tournament will be held in athletics, shooting, archery, football, badminton, table tennis and weightlifting.
