For the file, India had received only one medal within the 2012 Paralympics in London. In Rio the quantity had elevated to 4 and it was a major achievement for the nation that was nonetheless attempting to come back to phrases with the Paralympics. In Tokyo, it was a 4 fold soar and India ended with 19 medals from a contingent of 54 athletes and it was by far probably the most profitable Paralympics in India’s sporting historical past. India misplaced a number of very shut contests or else the medal depend may nicely have crossed 20. The momentum continued with the Asian Para Games in 2023 the place India received 111 medals final October. It is in opposition to this backdrop that India shall be sending its largest contingent to Paris and hoping for a file medal haul. Even on the threat of being questioned in a while, could I say that 35 medals in Paris is a really life like proposition for India. Under the brand new President Devendra Jhajharia, India’s most adorned Paralympian ever with two golds and a silver to his identify, India is predicted to subject its finest ever crew and double its Tokyo medal depend.

To have the opportunity to take action the previous few months are extraordinarily essential to have the ability to afford our athletes the perfect amenities for coaching and extra. In this context the deal between the Shrachi Group and the Paralympic Committee of India to help the Paralympic motion in India is a major step ahead.

Continuing with their forays to supporting the expansion of multi sport in India, Shrachi Group and Shrachi Sports have signed a take care of the Paralympic Committee of India for 3 years. Ahead of the Paralympic Games, this deal, it may be argued, will assist the PCI help its athletes higher and make a distinction to India’s floor breaking effort in Paris.

Speaking on the event, Shrachi Group MD Rahul Todi stated, “It has always been a deep desire to see my country do well in the Paralympics. It is an index of what we stand for as a society. We need to support the Paralympic movement in every way and not just express sympathy. In fact, it is never about sympathy. Rather, we need to treat our para athletes just as we do our able bodied athletes and give them the very same support and respect. Our support is a small effort in helping them better prepare for Paris and beyond.”

Thanking Shrachi Group for coming ahead, PCI President Devendra Jhajharia stated, “When I competed in 2004 there was very little support for the Paralympics. It gives me great joy to see things have changed. This partnership will go a long way to helping us do our best in Paris and I am confident the Paris Paralympics will be a watershed in the history of Indian sport. On behalf of the athletes I thank Shrachi Sports for the support and the commitment shown to the cause.”

Tamal Ghosal, Chairman, Shrachi was equally elated with the partnership. “Some things just leave a mark on you. To see our Para athletes do that at the Olympics and Asian Games stage is one such. 111 medals at the Asian Para Games was testimony how good they are and it is only fitting corporate India comes forward to support them in true measure”.

The MOU was signed by Rahul Swami, CEO PCI and Rahul Todi on behalf of Shrachi within the presence of many distinguished personalities in Kolkata.

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