WHY IN THE NEWS?

• The upcoming Tokyo Paralympics will witness the largest ever Indian contingent being sent, with 54 para-sportspersons participating across 9 sports disciplines.
• The 54-member Indian contingents were given a formal and virtual send-off on August 12, 2021, by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur
• The 2020 Summer Paralympics Games are scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan from August 24 to September 05, 2021.