India Prepares to Shine: Hosting World Para Athletics Championships
India is set to host the World Para Athletics Championships, with BJP MP Kangana Ranaut highlighting the nation's emergence on the global stage. Para-Olympic medallist Deepa Malik views the tournament as raising para-sport awareness, suggesting India is ready for major international events, including the Olympics.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party's Kangana Ranaut asserts that India has ascended to a leadership role on the world stage, evidenced by hosting the World Para Athletics Championships. The event, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 in the national capital, will see participation from over 100 nations.
As a brand ambassador for the championships, Ranaut highlighted the significance of this high-profile event for India. She associated it with the recent passage of the National Sports Governance Bill 2025, describing it as 'revolutionary' for sports development. 'This is a pivotal moment for India as a global leader, hosting 107 countries,' she stated, underscoring the symbolism of India's ongoing narrative of growth.
Highlighting a similar sentiment, Para-Olympic medallist Deepa Malik expressed that the championships could serve as a pivotal point for para-sport awareness in India. Malik envisions this as a step towards hosting major events like the Olympics, affirming India's readiness to the international community.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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