Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Athletes Discuss India’s Preparations for Paris Olympics 2024
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya participated in a panel discussion on India’s preparations for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. The event featured notable athletes like:
- Olympic bronze medallist and Hockey World Cup-winning team member Ashok Dhyanchand
- Asian Games gold medallist and former World No. 1 double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi
- Commonwealth Games gold medalist boxer Akhil Kumar
- Asian Games gold medallist archer Abhishek Verma
- Two-time Paralympics javelin throw champion Devendra Jhajharia
- Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya
Other notable attendees included Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary of Sports; Sandip Pradhan, DG of Sports Authority of India (SAI); DSJA President Abhishek Tripathi; DSJA Secretary Sabi Hussain; and Commodore PK Garg, CEO of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The session was organized by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA) in collaboration with SAI.
Mandaviya emphasized the importance of such platforms for discussions, stating, “The new age India has seen a lot of progress but this is just the beginning. By 2047, when we complete 100 years of Independence, we aspire to be among the leaders in sports in the world.” He also wished the athletes the best for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics.
Devendra Jhajharia, president of the Paralympics Committee of India (PCI), shared his journey and expressed confidence in India’s performance, aiming to cross the 25-medal tally with the slogan “Abki baar, 25 paar.”
During the event, Mandaviya launched the ‘Pathway to Paris’ booklet, outlining the road to the 2024 Olympics for the Indian contingent. A total of 117 athletes from India will be traveling to Paris, with the Olympic Games scheduled from July 26 to August 11 and the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8.
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Sports Minister -: The Sports Minister is a government official in charge of sports activities and policies in India. Currently, this position is held by Mansukh Mandaviya.
Mansukh Mandaviya -: Mansukh Mandaviya is an Indian politician who is the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports. He helps plan and support sports activities in India.
Paris Olympics 2024 -: The Paris Olympics 2024 is a big international sports event where athletes from all over the world will compete in various sports. It will be held in Paris, France.
Paralympics -: The Paralympics is a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities. It happens right after the Olympics in the same city.
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium -: This is a famous sports stadium in Delhi, named after Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary Indian hockey player.
Ashok Dhyanchand -: Ashok Dhyanchand is a former Indian hockey player and the son of Major Dhyan Chand. He has also won many medals for India.
Ronjan Sodhi -: Ronjan Sodhi is an Indian shooter who has won many medals in shooting competitions, including the Asian Games.
Akhil Kumar -: Akhil Kumar is an Indian boxer who has represented India in many international competitions, including the Olympics.
Abhishek Verma -: Abhishek Verma is an Indian archer who competes in archery events and has won medals in international competitions.
Devendra Jhajharia -: Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower who has won gold medals in the Paralympics.
Yogesh Kathuniya -: Yogesh Kathuniya is an Indian Paralympic discus thrower who has won medals in the Paralympics.
Pathway to Paris booklet -: The ‘Pathway to Paris’ booklet is a guide that explains how Indian athletes are preparing for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Indian contingent -: The Indian contingent refers to the group of athletes and officials who will represent India at the Paris Olympics 2024.