After India’s impressive show at Jakarta Palembang Asian Games, it is time for Indian Paralympic Team to shine at 2018 Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The third edition of Asian Para Games is scheduled to kick off with the opening ceremony on October 6. And on Wednesday, a special send-off ceremony was organised in New Delhi for Indian contingent. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was present for the event much to the joy of the visiting members. The 52-year-old actor is the owner of Meer Foundation, the non-profit organization supporting the Indian Paralympic Contingent for Asian Para Games 2018. The pictures of Shah Rukh with para-athletes will fill your heart with happiness. India's Medal Winners at Asian Games 2018: List of Indian Medalists at Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asiad.

Indian para-athletes were in for a huge joy as King Khan joined them in the event held in Delhi. The actor who is well-known for his intellect shared an anecdote to motivate the para-athletes leaving for the multi-sports tournament. The Zero actor was quoted saying, "When I was a teenager, I got an injury. I was willing to join sports and cried for a year that I cannot play. My parents motivated me. So here to motivate you all. One day I wanted to leave everything but watched para-athletes on the TV and got encouragement." How truly uplifting and inspiring those words are.

At the event, Shah Rukh said, “We are all incomplete in some way but the meaning of life is to fight and overcome our incompleteness and succeed against all odds." See video below.

Shah Rukh looked dapper in a sharp suit. The King of Romance was at his charming best as he unveiled the jersey for Asian Para Games. Indian para-athlete Deepa Malik who had won a silver medal in Women's Javelin Throw at the previous edition of Asian Para Games along with other members were all smiles having SRK among them. Malik will be representing the country in Javelin and Disc throw events at the Asian Games.

Take a look at pictures of Shah Rukh Khan at the send-off ceremony for Indian Paralympic Contingent for 2018 Asian Para Games.

Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)

The vision of Meer Foundation is 'to enable, enhance and encourage - empower women by making them feel appreciated and inspired, and to foster humility, pride and gallantry among the men in their lives. To tap into the bravery, warmth and optimism that exists within us all.'

Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)
Shah Rukh Khan with Indian Paralympic Contingent (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)

2018 Asian Para Games

2018 Asian Para Games is also known as the 3rd Asian Para Games. Held for Asian athletes with a disability, it is a multi-sport event that will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The opening ceremony of Asian Para Games 2018 will take place on October 6, while the closing ceremony will take place on October 13. India is one of the 42 nations participating in the competition, which will see para-athletes compete in 18 sporting events. The motto of 2018 Asian Para Games is “The Inspiring Spirit and Energy of Asia (in Indonesian: Semangat Inspirasi dan Energi Asia).” The majority of the events will take place in Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) and in a velodrome in the eastern part of the city.

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