Gurugram, Aug. 5 -- Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) Chairperson Payal Kanodia on Wednesday hailed the country's para-athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying they deserve recognition for bringing pride to India.

She said honouring the athletes would boost their confidence, inspire future success and help showcase India's Paralympians on the global stage, especially with the country set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

Six of 16 athletics medals, including three gold medals, came from para-athletes, while a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight para-powerlifting category by Jhandu Kumar marked this as the best CWG campaign ever for para-athletes, with a total of seven medals. ...