India, March 20 -- The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games was declared open at the Indira Gandhi Stadium complex here by union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Some of India's top Paralympians will be in action in the eight-day event. The Games will see participation from more than 1,300 para athletes in six disciplines -- para athletics, para archery, para powerlifting, para badminton, para table tennis and para shooting.

"When one is determined and working hard, the result is always positive. The success at Paris Paralympics 2024, where we won a total of 29 medals, proved that our athletes have the potential to make the country proud on the global stage. Through Khelo India Para Games, our athletes are getting the best oppo...