Chetna Sansthan Honours Himachal Athletes With Disabilities For Special Olympics Medals

Chetna Sansthan organised a special felicitation ceremony to honour athletes with disabilities who represented India at the international level through Special Olympics. The athletes were recognised for their outstanding performances and medal-winning achievements, which brought pride to the country, Himachal Pradesh and the institution.

The ceremony was held in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Its purpose was to honour the achievements of the athletes and make society aware of their inspiring sporting journeys.

The event was attended by Dr. Mallika Nadda, founder of Chetna Sansthan and chairperson of the Special Olympics Bharat and Asia Pacific Advisory Board. The institution’s secretary, Shri Harish Nadda, administrator and vice-president of Special Olympics Bharat Himachal Pradesh Shri Kashmir Singh Thakur, and director Shri Arun Kumar Gautam were also present. The athletes who were being honoured attended the ceremony as well.

The programme began with the lighting of a ceremonial lamp. Addressing the gathering, Shri Kashmir Singh Thakur spoke about the sporting journeys and achievements of the athletes. He said the athletes had demonstrated their talent at the international level through hard work, discipline, continuous practice and strong determination.

He said their achievements were also an inspiration for other athletes. According to him, the recognition was a way of acknowledging the effort and dedication that had gone into the athletes’ performances.

Deepak Thakur, Shalini Chauhan, Shivanjali and Shubham were honoured at the ceremony for their sporting achievements and for representing India at the international level.

Deepak Thakur delivered an outstanding performance in the alpine skiing competition and won a gold medal. He received a prize amount of 20 lakh rupees for this achievement.

Shalini Chauhan won a silver medal after an excellent performance in the snowshoeing competition. She received a prize amount of 14 lakh rupees.

In addition to the medal-winning performances, Shivanjali represented India internationally in alpine skiing, while Shubham represented the country in cross-country skiing. They were also honoured in appreciation of their dedication to sport, hard work and participation.

Dr. Mallika Nadda congratulated all the athletes on their achievements and wished them a bright future. She said the athletes were not only medal winners but also symbols of inspiration for society as a whole.

She said their success proved that disability could not become a barrier to a person’s talent, ability and dreams. She added that athletes with special needs could also perform excellently at the international level when they received suitable opportunities, a positive environment and continuous encouragement.

Dr. Mallika Nadda also praised the courage, confidence and challenging journeys of the athletes. She said such achievements strengthened the feeling of inclusion in society and played an important role in developing a positive attitude towards people with disabilities.

The ceremony concluded with appreciation for the athletes’ achievements and best wishes for their bright future. The event was described as a proud occasion for Chetna Sansthan. The success of the athletes brought pride to the institution, Himachal Pradesh and the entire country.