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India's Para Sports Team Starts Asian Games in Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes as the Asian Para Games opened in Aichi‑Nagoya.

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Key Points

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India's para‑athletics contributed 55 medals, including 18 gold, in the previous Games.

Flag‑bearers Pramod Bhagat (badminton) and Simran Sharma (sprinting) led the opening ceremony.

Coach Satyanarayana expects six athletics medals tomorrow, with potential golds.

The Games will run until October 24 across 19 venues.

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India's delegation of 281 members, including 168 athletes, will compete in 11 disciplines.

The team aims for around 100 medals, building on the 111 medals won in 2023.

Star athletes such as Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara and Pramod Bhagat are leading the effort.

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5 words

para‑athletics

track and field competitions for athletes with physical impairments

discipline

a particular sport or event within the Games

contingent

the group of athletes, coaches, and staff representing a country

indomitable

unable to be discouraged; very strong spirit

medal tally

the total number of medals a country has won

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