Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya outlined the importance of Khelo India Games during the inauguration ceremony of Khelo India Para Games 2025 on Tuesday.
“Now we are here for the launch ceremony of the Khelo India Para Games. Khelo India has become such an umbrella for the young athletes of the country to excel, get exposure and then go onto represent India at the global stage,” Mandaviya said at the launch of logo, anthem and mascot of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 in New Delhi.
More than 1300 athletes from 28 states and eight Union Territories will participate at the Khelo India Para Games 2025, slated to run from Match 20 to 27.
“It is a very important day for me. The FIT India carnival came to an end today. Over 25000 people came to take part in the carnival. In the coming days FIT India movement will take over India,” the minister said.
Talking about the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia said, India showed its efficiency to host the major para athletics event.
“SAI organised the World Para Grand Prix which sent out a message that India can host major Para events. Khelo India Para Games will help us identify talent for the future competitions,” Jhajharia said.
“The PM wants no athlete to spend from their own pocket to get proper training. We hope that it can be made possible,” he said.
India is also slated to host the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships from September 26 to October 5, 2025.