Hyderabad 7th December 2024: The Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) is proudly celebrating the extraordinary achievements of para-athletes trained at its state-of-the-art Parasports Academy and Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad. These young champions, studying at the Centre of Excellence, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Rangareddy, have played a pivotal role in securing India’s No. 1 rank at the World Ability Sport Youth Games 2024 held in Ratchasimha, Thailand.
Contributing significantly to India’s medal haul, AMF-trained athletes have bagged 16 medals (5 Gold, 8 Silver, 3 Bronze) over three remarkable days, showcasing their exceptional skill, resilience, and determination.
Winners and Achievements
️♂️ Prathmesh (16) – 80 kg weight category from Maharashtra
2 Silver Medals in Powerlifting
Devendra (14) – Under 17 Category from Telangana
2 Gold Medals in Shot Put and Discus Throw
1 Silver Medal in Sprinting
Jyoti (16) – Under 20 Category from Haryana
1 Gold Medal in Javelin Throw
2 Silver Medals in Discus Throw and Shot Put
Shivani (16) – Under 20 Category from Andhra Pradesh
1 Gold Medal in Shot Put
Satish (14) – Under 17 Category
2 Silver Medals in Shot Put and Discus Throw
Pritam (15) – Under 17 Category from Haryana
1 Silver Medal in Shot Put
1 Bronze Medal in Javelin Throw
Janu (16) – Under 17 Category
2 Bronze Medals in Shot Put and Javelin Throw
Lakshmikant (16) – Under 20 Category from Karnataka
1 Gold Medal in Triple Jump