Prime Minister congratulated Hokato Hothoje Sema on winning the bronze medal at the Asian Para Games.

India left its mark at the Asian Para Games of the year, securing 28 bronze medals, with Seema from Hokato Hotoje standing out for winning bronze in the 100‑meter sprint. In that competition, Seema clocked an outstanding time of 12.34 seconds, establishing a new benchmark for India. The Prime Minister personally congratulated her on this achievement and said it is an inspiring example for India’s para sports.

In his message, the Prime Minister emphasized expanding resources and training facilities for para athletes. He also explained that the government plans to launch special coaching programmes and provide international‑level competition experience for para sports in the coming years. Seema’s bronze medal demonstrates that India’s progress in inclusive sports is accelerating rapidly and is a direct result of the government’s “Kreeda Bharat” programme. Such personal recognitions and national support give para athletes even more motivation to realise their dreams, marking an important step toward the country’s overall sports development.