Russian paralympic committee

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: Even as athletes from several nations gathered in the Indian capital for the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, travel logistics and administrative requirements remained one of the key challenges for international teams making their way to the competition. Andrey Sukhov, a team official with the Russian Paralympic Committee, said participating in major international competitions is a significant milestone for para athletes who spend years preparing for such opportunities.

“First of all, it means great recognition of their merits and great recognition of their hard work during many years of training and hard work,” Sukhov told IANS on the sidelines of the event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The Russian contingent is among the international teams competing at the three-day meet, which has brought together athletes from eight countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Egypt.