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Tokyo Paralympics: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a virtual interaction with Indian players who will be participating in the Tokyo Paralympics. During this, he asked all the players to play without pressure and also encouraged them. The Paralympic Games are being held in Tokyo from August 24 to September 5. 54 players will try to win medals for the country in 9 sports events for India.
PM Modi’s message to para-shuttler Palak Kohli: PM Modi praised para-shuttler Palak Kohli during his virtual interaction. He said, “Palak Kohli, a para badminton player from Jalandhar, Punjab is very young but her resolutions are very big.” He explained how her Disability has become a Super Ability today.
Palak Kohli, a para badminton player from Jalandhar, Punjab is very young but her resolutions are very big. He explained how her Disability has become a Super Ability today.@palakkohli2002 pic.twitter.com/OkGHiq8BF1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2021
Palak Kohli has won medals in several tournaments so far
Indian para badminton player Palak Kohli has so far won several medals in international competitions with her talent. India has a fully hope of her medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. In 2019, Palak had won a gold medal in the Women’s Double at Para Badminton International 2019. She had also won a silver medal in the women’s singles. She won 1 silver and two bronze medals at the Para Badminton Tournament held in Dubai in 2021.
Paralympics 2020 to be held without live audience
Like the Olympics, this time the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be held without a live audience. The decision was taken by the International Paralympic Committee, the Government of Japan and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government through a meeting. This decision has been taken due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Covid protocols will be strictly followed during the tournament.
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