Manu Khatkar with his parents.
Manu Khatkar of Bangar in Jind district left with the Indian team for the Paris Paralympics-2024 starting on August 28. He will show his strength by representing India in his category in shot put on August 30.
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Manu Khatkar’s father Kuldeep Khatkar said that just like every Indian player dreams of waving the Indian flag in the Olympics, Manu Khatkar has also left for Paris with the dream of waving the Indian flag in the Paralympics.
Practicing for 4 years
Father Kuldeep Khatkar said that Manu has been practicing continuously for the Paralympics for the last 4 years at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Rohtak under the guidance of his coach Rajesh Kumar. We all hope that Manu will bring a medal for India this time. Before leaving for Paris, Manu got his favorite dish churma prepared by his grandmother and ate it and left after taking blessings.
Manu Khatkar leaving for Paralympics
Won 2 gold in Youth Asian Games
Let us tell you that earlier also Manu has been a bronze medalist in shot put in the Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China, and has also been a double gold medalist in the Youth Asian Games. There is an atmosphere of happiness in the entire village along with the family members on Manu’s selection in the Olympic Games. The people of the village and the surrounding areas are wishing for their beloved son to win the medal, and are also giving their blessings and best wishes.
Other players will get inspiration
Swami Adityavesh said that Manu Khatkar has got the privilege of becoming the first player from Khatkar land to reach the Olympics. This will inspire other players of the village and Haryana to move forward. Manu Khatkar said that apart from his hard work, he is thankful to his coach Rajesh Kumar, Sports Authority of India, all the officials of Indian Paralympic Committee. Who gave para players equal opportunities as common players in India.