FanCode, India’s premier sports destination, will livestream the 4th edition of Asian Para Games, which will take place between October 22-28 in Hangzhou, China.
The 446-member strong Indian contingent comprises a total 309 athletes (196 male and 113 female) and 143 officials, making it India’s largest-ever contingent for Asian Para Games.
Fans can watch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, Airtel XStream, OTT Play and www.fancode.com.
A total of 43 nations, affiliated with the National Paralympic committee, will participate in the highly anticipated Asian Para Games 2023. This grand event will witness the gathering of more than 3000 talented para athletes who will go head-to-head in 22 sporting disciplines. It will be spread across 19 venues.
India’s participation in the 4th Asian Para Games will be spread across 17 sporting disciplines, namely, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Blind Football, Boccia, Canoe, Chess, Cycling, Judo, Lawn Bowls, Powerlifting, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, and Wheelchair Fencing. Out of these, 5 disciplines — Canoe, Blind Football, Lawn Bowls, Rowing, and Taekwondo — will see Indian representation for the very first time.
The Games will also serve as an important stop on the road to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, which will take place next year.
The Indian contingent is poised for an outstanding performance, led by the 2020 Paralympic gold medalists, Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil. These exceptional athletes have become sources of immense pride for the nation, and their remarkable achievements have garnered international recognition.
Shuttler Parul Parmar and shooter Amit Saroha will be the flag bearers for India at the event.
FanCode will also be livestreaming the opening and closing ceremonies.