New Delhi [India]December 11: Veteran badminton star Latika Thakur turned heads on the first day of the Khelo India Para Games on Sunday. Latika, who has won many medals in the international arena before and is seen as a role model, beat Riddhi Thakur 21-11, 21-8 in the women’s singles quarter-finals (SU Category 5), according to a press release from Khelo India Para Games. Khelo India Para Games 2023 schedule revealed, opening ceremony on December 11.
In a match that saw a lot of excitement, Latika showed how her experience will stand her in good stead. Competing in the gymnastics hall at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Latika needed 16 minutes to achieve victory. Neeraj, from Haryana, was also in good form in the women’s singles (SL3) category, defeating Jharkhand’s Sanjana Kumari in three long matches. The final score for Neeraj was 17-21, 21-10, 21-13.
In the same category, Amuddha Saravanan from Tamil Nadu showed a lot of courage to enter the semi-finals. She defeated Sangeeta Yadav of Uttar Pradesh 21-5, 21-5. Conditions in the capital are cold but the enthusiasm of participating athletes from several states is high as the Indian Para Kilo Games are being held for the first time. For those who battle the odds and want to compete in a sport like para badminton on day one, it has been competitive all the way. Maharashtra’s Tulika Jadhao was also in fine form, clinching a place in the semi-finals by defeating Uttar Pradesh’s Purnima Pandey in straight games.
The opening day saw 66 matches played at IG Stadium. Over 1,400 participants from 32 states and union territories will participate in this prestigious event which will be held at three venues in New Delhi from December 10 to 17. The inaugural Khelo India Para Games are being organized at three venues – Indira Gandhi Stadium and Jawaharlal Stadium. Nehru Stadium and Karni Singh Shooting Range. Khelo India Para Games 2023: Stars Bhaveena Patel, Parul Parmar and Sonal Patel compete for Gujarat.
Competition is held in seven sports for people with special needs: Athletics, archery, shooting, football, badminton, table tennis and weightlifting. Some of the best international bar stars will be participating in India, such as Sheetal Devi, Bhavina Patel, Ashok, Pramod Bhagat and others. It is a festive atmosphere in the national capital as the Khelo India Para Games are being held for the first time. This week-long sports festival will be a symbol of inclusivity as well as a celebration of human dignity. (that I)
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