PCI Chief Devendra Jhajharia Confident of 40-50 Medals in 2028 Paralympics

New Delhi, September 14, 2024: President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia, expressed strong optimism about India’s performance at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, predicting the country will secure between 40 to 50 medals. Speaking at a felicitation event hosted by the Indian Oil Corporation in collaboration with PCI, Jhajharia emphasized the determination of India’s para-athletes to improve upon their previous achievements.

“I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming support extended to our para-athletes. This felicitation event is a great motivation for them to excel in future games,” Jhajharia stated. He assured the audience that Team India will deliver a stellar performance at the 2028 Games, marking a new chapter in the nation’s para-sports history. “I promise everyone, on behalf of the athletes, that we will win at least 40 to 50 medals in the next edition of the Games,” he added.

India’s para-athletes have been steadily improving their performance on the global stage, and Jhajharia’s remarks come at a time when hopes are high for continued success in Paralympic sports. The nation had previously achieved a record-breaking medal tally at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and expectations for future games are higher than ever.

The event honored Indian para-athletes for their achievements and aimed to further motivate them for upcoming challenges. Jhajharia’s words reflected the growing momentum in Indian para-sports and the commitment to raising the bar for the nation at international sporting events.