\u201cThe new age India has seen a lot of progress but this is just the beginning. By 2047, when we complete 100 years of Independence, we aspire to be among the leaders in sports in the world and hence, it is important to have platforms such as this for an elaborate discussion,\" said Dr. Mandaviya at an interactive session to discuss India's preparation for the Olympics and Paralympics organised by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA) in collaboration with Sports Authority of India (SAI).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The journalists covering these sports are also responsible for capturing the emotions that an athlete goes through when they win a medal or even represent the country at this stage. I wish our athletes all the best for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics, and I am sure they will make our country proud,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dr. Mandaviya graced the occasion along with Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary, Sports, Sandip Pradhan, DG, Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Olympic bronze medallist and member of the Hockey World Cup-winning team Ashok Dhyanchand, Asian Games gold medallist and former World No. 1 double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi, Commonwealth Games gold winner boxer Akhil Kumar, Asian Games gold medallist archer Abhishek Verma, two-time Paralympics javelin throw champion Devendra Jhajharia and Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya were part of the panel discussion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dr. Mandaviya graced the occasion along with Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary, Sports, Sandip Pradhan, DG, Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n