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Reliance Foundation has organized an unprecedented celebration of India's Olympians and Paralympians and their inspiring journeys. In a historic moment for Indian sports, Reliance Foundation under the visionary leadership of Nita Ambani organized a grand event celebrating equality and excellence through the united power of sports – United in Triumph at Antelias on the evening of Sunday 29th September 2024. Did.
Speaking at the event, Nita M. Ambani said, 'This is truly historic. In the last two months, our Olympians and Paralympians have flown the tricolor proudly across the world! Tonight for the first time they have all gathered under one roof. Tonight, more than 140 Olympic and Paralympic athletes come together on one stage for the first time. United in victory, united in celebration, and united in the inclusive spirit of sportsmanship.
Nita Ambani said this
Nita Ambani also talked about the 'transformative power of sports' and lauded the contribution of Indian women athletes to the country's Olympic successes, saying, “The challenges women face in pursuing professional sports are Makes their successes even more special. Not just the financial challenges, getting permission from their families or finding facilities to train, getting access to physio and rehabilitation centers or how far one has to travel from their village to reach a coach.
Nothing is impossible for women: Nita Ambani
It has been a long and difficult journey for women to make their mark in sports and yet our female athletes have reached the pinnacle of success. They are sending a strong message to the little girls watching their journey – a message that they are invincible and nothing is impossible for them!'
Akash Ambani said this
Akash Ambani thanked the players present and said, 'On behalf of the entire Reliance family, thank you for your inspiration. I would also like to thank my mother Nita Ambani for making this evening possible. United in Triumph is Nita Ambani's vision, as is what we do at Reliance Foundation.”
These players were present
Athletes from across sports were honored for their hard work, passion and deep impact in bringing India forward on the global stage in both the Olympics and Paralympics. Olympic and Paralympic medalists like Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker and India's first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar were present. Paris 2024 Paralympic Games gold medalists Sumit Antil, Nitish Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Dharambir Nain, Navdeep Singh and Praveen Kumar, the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, and Paralympic Committee President Devendra Jhajharia were also present.
Inspired to strive for future generations
The event attracted attention from other famous athletes including Preeti Pal, Mona Agarwal, Simran Sharma, Deepti Jeevanji and Olympians like Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale and Aman Sehrawat. The Indian men's hockey team was represented by medal-winning team members captain Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh in Paris. Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohan and 14-year-old Dhinidhi Desingu, the youngest member of the Indian team, were also present. His achievements have not only made the country proud but have also inspired future generations to strive for excellence in sports.
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The event also featured Indian sporting legends like Deepa Malik, Sania Mirza, Karnam Malleswari and Pullela Gopichand, who have inspired countless young athletes with their achievements and excellence. Bollywood superstars Ranveer Singh and Kartik Aryan, who starred in sports-centric films like 83 and Chandu Champion respectively, arrived to support India's sporting heroes and cheered them on while felicitating the athletes.
On the occasion, Devendra Jhajharia, Sumit Antil and Indian Paralympic Committee Chief Coach Satyanarayana presented the Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch, a symbol of equality and unity, to Nita Ambani for her efforts to make sports more inclusive in India. United in Triumph was not only a celebration of athletic excellence, but also highlighted the importance of equality in the acknowledgment of success regardless of the type of sport.
athletes supported
The event marked the beginning of a new chapter in Indian sports, where every athlete is encouraged for their dedication, perseverance and pursuit of excellence. The athletes reiterated their support to Nita Ambani's vision of helping India become a sports-rich nation, a country that thrives in multiple sports. The athletes also endorsed the need to further intensify the Olympic moment in the country by committing to succeed in their journey of inspiring the next generation.
