Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged India’s para-athletes to continue their preparations for upcoming international competitions, including the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games, during an interaction with the country’s medal winners in New Delhi on Thursday.
Several participants from the recently concluded Asian Para Games 2026 shared their experiences with IANS after meeting the Prime Minister, describing the interaction as an inspiring moment that strengthened their confidence and determination to achieve greater success on the international stage.
Para-athletes Swati Chaudhary, Ayush Verma, Suvarna Raj, para-table tennis player Shubham Wadhwa and archer Bhavna Chaudhary were among those who spoke about the Prime Minister’s encouragement and his vision for Indian sports.
Swati Chaudhary, who could not interact with PM Modi directly, said his thoughts on sports provided immense encouragement to both able-bodied and para-athletes.
She added that meeting the Prime Minister was a moment of pride and happiness that would motivate sportspersons in their future endeavours.
Shubham Wadhwa described meeting PM Modi as a dream come true, saying his encouragement and assurance of continued support had boosted athletes’ confidence ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Pranav Soorma, who won gold in discus throw despite a severe spinal injury, said the interaction motivated athletes to work harder and make the country proud.
Silver medallist Ashok Kumar Malik said PM Modi congratulated him, urged him to prepare for the Los Angeles Games and asked him to share the churma he had brought with fellow athletes.
PM Modi also encouraged the sportspersons to strive for excellence and help establish India as a global sporting powerhouse at the 2028 Paralympics.
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