Uttarakhand
2 Players from the State Selected for Para Asian Games 2022
- 21 Sep 2023
- 1 min read
Why In News?
According to information received from the media on September 20, 2023, 2 players from Uttarakhand have been selected in the Indian team for the Para Asian Games 2022 starting from October 16 in China.
Key Points:
- The selected players include Neelima Rai, resident of Kalinagar, Udham Singh Nagar of the state and Nirmala Mehta, resident of Haldwani.
- All-rounder Neelima Rai has been selected for lawn ball, throw ball, swimming and other para sports.
- It is known that Neelima Rai has so far won 22 medals in various competitions.
- Neelima Rai, honored with the 'Tilu Rauteli Award', is currently the captain of the Indian women's para throw ball.
- Haldwani resident Nirmala Mehta has been selected for the lawn ball game.
