Hyderabad, Telangana, 22nd of December 2025 : Shivani and Jyoti, Para-Athletes of Aditya Mehta Foundation, Selected for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. It will be presented by the Hon’ble President of India in New Delhi on 26th December 2025.
Shivani from Andhra Pradesh and Jyoti from Haryana, para-athletes and trainees of the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF), have been selected for the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, one of the highest civilian honours for children in India.
Shivani competes in para-sports Javelin Throw and Shot Put, while Jyoti excels in Discus Throw, Shot Put, and Javelin Throw. Their selection is a testament to their unwavering dedication, resilience, and consistent hard work over the past four years, reflecting excellence both on and off the field. Their complete training journey from grassroots level was supported through Aditya Mehta Foundation.
The awards will be presented by the Hon’ble President of India in New Delhi, marking a significant national recognition of their achievements and perseverance in para-sports.
The Aditya Mehta Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to its entire team and supporters Invesco, Flutter, GMMCO and Alcon.
The Foundation works towards enabling para-athletes through training, rehabilitation, mentorship, and competitive exposure, empowering them to achieve their full potential.
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