Sports Ministry sanctions 303 athletes, 143 coaches and support staff for upcoming Asian Para Games

New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has sanctioned a total of 303 sportspersons across 17 sporting disciplines for participation in the Asian Para Games, scheduled from October 22 to 28 in Hangzhou, China.

The ministry also cleared a total of 143 coaches, escorts, officials, and support staff to be part of the Asian Para Games contingent.

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The athletes’ list comprises 191 Male and 112 Female athletes, with the largest contingent of 123 athletes being cleared for Athletics events, as per a ministry release.

A total of 190 athletes in 13 sporting events participated in the last edition of the Asian Para Games in 2018 where India returned with a total of 72 medals including 15 Golds.