PT Usha Praises Indian Para Athletes for Record Asian Para Games Performance

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha praised Indian para-athletes on Sunday after they achieved a record performance at the Asian Para Games in Japan. The New Indian Express, NDTV Sports, News On AIR, Cricketnmore, and India's News.Net all reported that India ended the competition with a total of 114 medals. [1][2][3][4][5]

According to The New Indian Express, India finished in fourth place overall after winning 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals. The outlet reported that India sent a contingent of 168 athletes to Japan, which was nearly half the size of the team that competed at the Hangzhou Games in 2023. [1]

The New Indian Express reported that Usha praised the athletes for their unyielding spirit, stating that their success will inspire millions of people across India to chase their dreams against all odds. [1]

The Asian Para Games is a multi-sport event held every four years for athletes with physical disabilities and is regulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee. Usha is a retired track and field athlete who won four gold and seven silver medals in the Asian Games during her career. [6][7]