The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) are an annual sports event under the Khelo India initiative for disabled athletes.[1][2][3][4]
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| Abbreviation | KIPG |
|---|---|
| First event | 2023 |
| Occur every | Annual |
| Purpose | Enabling disabled athletes |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Website | Khelo India |
The inaugural KIPG was scheduled to happen in 2018, but did not take place, with Khelo India instead backing a separate competition called the Indian Open Para-Athletics Championship, which was held in Bengaluru.[5] Later, it was announced that the inaugural KIPG would take place in December 2023.[2]
One purpose of KIPG is to help disabled athletes receive recognition under the TOPS scheme.[6]
References edit
- ^ "'Khelo India Scheme has been a game-changer for Indian sports,' says Anurag Thakur". Khel Now. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ a b Bureau, Sports (2023-11-26). "Anurag Singh Thakur unveils Ujjwala, the sparrow, as mascot for Khelo India Para Games 2023". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "First-Ever Khelo India Para Games 2023 Logo, Mascot Launched". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Sportstar, Team (2023-11-23). "First-ever Khelo India Para Games to be held in New Delhi". Sportstar. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Mehrish, Akshat (2018-07-16). "Same old, same old: National Para Games passes its scheduled date with no tournament". thebridge.in. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Khelo India Para Games will help para athletes come under TOPS: Anurag Thakur". The Times of India. 2023-11-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-26.