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Source- This post is based on the article “Union Sports minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declares the Para Khelo India games closed” published in “PIB” on 17th December 2023.
Why in the News?
The inaugural edition of Khelo India Para Games has concluded recently. Haryana claimed top honors in the competition, while Uttar Pradesh finished second.
What are Khelo India Para games 2023?
| Aspect | Details |
| About | 1) The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) aims to empower para athletes in the country. 2) This is the first edition of KIPG. 3) It is part of the Khelo India Initiative, which also includes Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, and Khelo India Winter Games. |
| Organised by | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Sports Authority of India, National Sports Federation (NSF), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI,) Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI) and organizing committee |
| Venue | Delhi |
| Mascot | Ujjwala – a sparrow |
| Total sports disciplines | Seven (para athletics, para shooting, para archery, para football, para badminton, para table tennis and para weight lifting) |
| Features | 1) Expected to meet the high standards of technical conduct, athlete experience, and overall execution seen in other Khelo India events like the Youth and University Games. 2) The Games will be live telecast on television and OTT platforms 3) Participants will represent only States & Union Territories. 4) There will be a single medal tally of States. |
Note- CPSFI, Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India is an apex body promoting Cerebral Palsy Sports. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the leading cause of chronic disability in children, making them physically and mentally handicapped and socially aloof
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