Hyderabad, June 4 -- Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday said that differently-abled athletes who transform challenges into opportunities and adversity into strength serve as an inspiration to society.

Addressing the 14th Presentation and Felicitation Ceremony organised by the Aditya Mehta Foundation at Rasoolpura in Hyderabad, the Governor lauded the Foundation's efforts towards the empowerment of persons with disabilities through sports, training and rehabilitation.

Interacting with para-athletes and reviewing the training facilities provided to them, Shukla said the Foundation had played a significant role in nurturing sporting talent from the grassroots level and helping athletes reach national and international platfo...