As many as 14 students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) are set to represent India’s esteemed Paralympic team.
College authorities said that this marks a significant milestone as these students will be part of India’s largest-ever representation at the Paralympics.
Sumit Antil, the javelin thrower, and LPU’s MBA student will be India’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony. 16% LPU students shine as the leading contingent in India’s Paralympic Team for 2024.
The Paralympics Games Paris 2024 is scheduled from August 28 to September 8, 2024. The event will see 549 events across 22 sports and participation of over 4,400 athletes from across the globe.
These students will be showcasing their prowess in various sports disciplines, including javelin throw, canoeing and kayaking, high jump, discus throw, and shot put.
Other accomplished athletes such as Sandeep (MBA), Rinku (MA), Sunder Singh (BA), Sandip Sanjay (MCA) in javelin throw, Rohit (MBA), Arvind (MA) in shot put, Ram Pal (MBA), Shailesh Kumar, Nishad Kumar (MA) in high jump, Yogesh Kathuniya (MA) in discus throw, Prachi Yadav, Yash (BA), and Pooja Ojha (MA) in canoeing and kayaking.
Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, remarked, “We are incredibly proud that after having 24 students in the Olympics, our 14 students are now representing our country at the Paralympics. Para Athletes encounter myriad challenges in their arduous journey. Despite facing obstacles, these resilient athletes remain focused on their goals. This inspires and motivates LPU to extend support to disabled players so they can make the country proud.”
Support system
LPU has been offering 100% scholarships to promising disabled athletes. The university also offers specialised rehabilitation and physiotherapy services to aid athletes and spinal cord injury patients in recovery and performance enhancement.
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