Manu Khatkar with his parents.
Manu Khatkar of Bangar of Jind district left with the Indian team for the Paris Para Olympics-2024 starting from August 28. On August 30, he will show his strength while representing India in his category in shot put.
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Manu Khatkar’s father Kuldeep Khatkar told that every Indian player dreams of hoisting the Indian flag in the Olympics. Manu Khatkar has also left for Paris with the dream of waving the Indian flag in the Para Olympics.
Been practicing for 4 years
Father Kuldeep Khatkar told that Manu has been continuously practicing for the Para Olympics for the last 4 years at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Rohtak under the guidance of his coach Rajesh Kumar. We all hope that Manu will bring a medal for India this time. Before leaving for Paris, Manu prepared his favorite dish churma from his grandmother and ate it and left with her blessings.
Manu Khatkar leaving for Para Olympics
Won 2 gold in Youth Asian Games
Let us tell you that even before this, Manu has been a bronze medalist in shot put in the Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China, and has also been a double gold medalist in the Youth Asian Games. There is an atmosphere of happiness in the entire village along with the family members on Manu’s selection in the Olympic Games. The people of the village and surrounding areas are wishing well for their dear one to win the medal and are also giving their blessings and good wishes.
Other players will get inspiration
Swami Adityavesh told that Manu Khatkar has got the privilege of becoming the first player from Khatkar land to reach the Olympics. This will inspire other players of the village and Haryana to move forward. Manu Khatkar told that apart from my hard work, he is thankful to his trainer Rajesh Kumar, Sports Authority of India, all the officials of Indian Paralympic Committee. Who gave equal opportunities to para players in India as ordinary players.
