Virat Kohli, India’s men’s cricket group captain, on Monday, wished great good fortune to the Indian unexpected for the Tokyo Paralympics.
However, India will be fielding its greatest ever contingent to the Paralympic Games. A total of 54 para-athletes from over nine sports disciplines will take an interest at the Games. Which is planned to be held from August 24 till September 5.
“Sending my best wishes and support to the Flag of India contingent at the Tokyo Paralympics,” Virat Kohli wrote on Twitter.
“I am cheering for each one of you and I am sure you will make us proud.”
Thus the opening ceremony of the Games will take put on Tuesday and Thangavelu Mariyappan. Rio 2016 Gold Medal champ, will be the flag bearer of India within the opening ceremony.
Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu
The likes of star spear hurler Devendra Jhajharia and tall jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu. Both 2016 Rio Paralympics gold winners will lead the greatest ever contingent with India anticipating at slightest 15 medals counting five gold.
India is competing in nine sports within the Paralympics. Which is being held beneath strict security and wellbeing conventions. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has driven few nations to pull out.
The desire for uncommon victory would not be wide of the stamp as at slightest four Indians are positioning. Best of the world whereas six are at number two and around 10 are at number three in global standings.
India has won 12 medals in include up to in Paralympics. Took a portion in 1972, and in the event that the expected triumph rises, the nation can be among the beat 25 inside the grant count this time, as against 43rd in 2016 with 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze.
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