Para-Athletes Inspire at Jaipur Kabaddi Exhibition Match
The SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur hosted a para-kabaddi exhibition match between Para Dhakad and Para Warriorz, featuring 12 players per team, including arm and leg amputees and polio survivors.
The SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur hosted a para-kabaddi exhibition match between Para Dhakad and Para Warriorz, featuring 12 players per team, including arm and leg amputees and polio survivors. Led by Dr Deepa Malik, the event highlighted determination and skill. PKL players cheered on, while athletes like Vikas Kumar and Sachin Tandel called it a proud and historic moment.
Going to the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday was a remarkable celebration of determination as the Wheeling Happiness Foundation, led by Padma Shree Dr Deepa Malik, hosted a para-athlete kabaddi exhibition match in collaboration with the Capri Sports Foundation. The match featured two dynamic teams, Para Dhakad and Para Warriorz, composed of 12 para-athletes each, including arm amputees, leg amputees, and polio survivors with weak limbs.
The event highlighted the athletes’ skill, resilience, and passion for kabaddi. Bengal Warriorz players from the Pro Kabaddi League were present to support the match, with skipper Devank Dalal calling the para-athletes the “real heroes” for their dedication despite life’s challenges. Para-athlete Vikas Kumar, a 100m Silver Medalist at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland, reflected on the growth of para-kabaddi in India and the pride of performing on such a prominent stage.
Coach Rajesh Kumar, Bhim Awardee and 2010 Asian Para Games medalist, noted that this exposure would give para-athletes a new identity and inspire others at home. For players like Sachin Tandel, a 2021 Sri Lanka para-kabaddi gold medalist, playing on the PKL mat was a dream realized. The event marked a historic moment, showcasing the talent, perseverance, and potential of India’s para-kabaddi athletes.
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