First Para-National Games

Question:-National Para games will be organized in India in June-July, 2018. What is not true in this related option?
(a) This game will be held for the second time in the country.
(b) The age limit for players participating is 16-40 years.
(c) The sports ministry will bear the expenses incurred on this sporting event.
(d) In it, competitions will be organized in ten different descriptions.
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • For the first time in the country in June-July, 2018, the National Para Games will be organized under the Khelo India Scheme.
  • According to the Technical Handbook issued by the Sports Ministry, these games will be held from June 28 to July 7.
  • These games will be organized by the Indian Paralympic Committee.
  • The sports ministry will bear the expenses incurred on this event.
  • The players in the age group 16-40 years will be eligible for participation in these games.
  • In this, competitions will be organized in ten descriptions’ (para athletics, badminton, chess, blind judo, para power lifting, shooting para sports, para swimming, table tennis, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair fencing.
  • These events will be organized at four places, Kanteerava Stadium, Sai Center, Bangalore, Karnataka Badminton Association Stadium and Kanteerava Indoor Stadium.
  • The National Para Games will be held once in 2 years.
  • The first National Para Games will be qualifiers for the Para Asian Games to be held in Jakarta during October 2018.

Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/first-para-national-games-this-year-under-khelo-india-scheme/articleshow/64204337.cms
https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/first-para-national-games-this-year-under-khelo-india-scheme-1235121-2018-05-17