The Paris Paralympics 2024 will start from August 28, showing confidence in Indian athletes PCI President Devendra Jhajharia mentioned that he knows athletes individually and know how they have prepared for the mega event. He expects 25 medals at the event. While mentioning the same, he did mention that the ‘Modi government’ has provided great facilities to help players developement. He said, “Back when I went for my first Paralympics in 2004 and won a medal, nobody recognised me, there was no media at the airport to receive me. I spent my own money to fund my expenses. Now, PM Narendra Modi has given para-athletes a new identity..." Check the complete video below. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia Targets 50 Medals in 2036 Paralympics, Expects India to Host Summer Paralympic Games That Time.
PCI President Devendra Jhajharia Compares Current Facilities to Time He Sponsored His Expenses for Sports
#WATCH | Paris Paralympics 2024 | President of the Paralympic Committee of India, Devendra Jhajharia says, "I have been a part of Paralympics for over 20 years now. I know every athlete personally. I know their game and their performance... 50 athletes are going for the… pic.twitter.com/1SvIpqj8M5
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