23rd National Para Athletics kicks off in Chennai with highest participation. 1,476 para-athletes from across India, competing in 155 events under 30 teams. Event is being conducted smoothly with the efforts of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), led by Devendra Jhajharia, and the Tamil Nadu ParalympIC Sports Association (TNPSA), headed by Chandrasekar Rajan. The prestigious event is being actively supported by the Tamil Tamil Nadu Government and will run till February 20. The tournament reflects the rapid growth and increasing competitiveness of para-sports in the country. With world-class facilities and a commitment to inclusivity, we are witnessing a new era for Indian para-ATHletics. The championship not only highlights the incredible talent and resilience of para.athletes but also serves as a platform to promote inclusiveness and excellence in Indian sports. The top athletes competing for glory are Sumit Antil in the javelin, Manoj Sabapathy in wheelchair racing and Manoj Singaraj in the shot put, Mariyappan Thangapan in the high jump, Muthu Raja in theShot put, Hokato Sema in shot put and Navdeep Singh in the Javelin.
