India, Nov. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
My colleagues in the Cabinet, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya ji and Smt. Raksha Khadse ji, all representatives of the Paralympic Committee of India and the National Sports Federations, other distinguished guests, all medal-winning athletes, ladies and gentlemen.
I had been eagerly waiting to meet all of you. Just a few weeks ago, I met the athletes who participated in the Asian Games, and now I have got the opportunity to meet all of you energetic companions who participated in the Para Asian Games. Your outstanding performance shows that India is rapidly emerging as a major power in the world of sports. On such a large platform, you have not only won medals, but you have also won the...