Hyderabad, December 7th, 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 Sports 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