The National Para Powerlifting Championship organised under the aegis of Para Powerlifting, a unit of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), was inaugurated jointly by the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Bollywood singer Fazilpuria in Roorkee on Monday.
Fazilpuria attended the competition, met para powerlifters and appreciated their hard work, discipline and determination. His interaction with athletes added positive energy to the championship and motivated young and upcoming para powerlifters competing at the national level.
Fazilpuria's involvement was also prominently seen during the World Para Athletics Championships held in Delhi, one of the most prestigious global para sporting events. The championship witnessed participation from para athletes representing more than 100 countries with hundreds of international players competing across multiple disciplines at the highest level.
Notably, Fazilpuria was the only Bollywood singer present at the event who had the honour of conducting the official medal ceremony. He personally presented medals to world-class para athletes, making the moment memorable and motivating for players competing on the global stage.
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