The felicitation ceremony was organised by the State Bank of India (SBI), the country\u2019s largest bank, during which they were presented cheques to celebrate their extraordinary achievements that secured India\u2019s best-ever 18th-place finish at the Paralympics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Expressing his thoughts at the ceremony, CS Setty, Chairman, SBI, said, \u201cIndia\u2019s performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games marked a defining moment in our nation\u2019s sporting journey. These athletes have redefined what is possible through sheer determination and resilience, breaking barriers and inspiring a nation. At SBI, we are honoured to support these champions and are steadfast with our commitment to nurturing talent and building a more inclusive, thriving ecosystem for Indian sports.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In line with its commitment to inclusivity, SBI also announced a collaboration with the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) as part of its FY 2024-25 CSR initiatives. The partnership aims to distribute assistive devices to approximately 9,000 Divyangjan across 20 locations nationwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These initiatives underscore SBI\u2019s dedication to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and supporting Indian sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The champions who were felicitated by SBI included Harvinder Singh, Sumit Antil, Dharambir, Praveen Kumar, Navdeep Singh, Nitesh Kumar, Avani Lekhara -- all of whom bagged gold medals in Paris, silver medallists Nishad Kumar, Yogesh Kanthuniya, Sharad Kumar, Ajeet Singh, Sachin Khilari, Pranav Soorma, Thulasimathi Murugesan, Suhas Yathiraj and Manish Narwal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These initiatives underscore SBI\u2019s dedication to empowering individuals, promoting inclusivity, and supporting Indian sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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