The ninth Boccia National Championship 2024-25 was inaugurated at the India Expo City in A.P. MedTech Zone (AMTZ) by Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani. Over 100 para-athletes with severe disabilities from 21 States have commenced their journey to showcase exceptional talent in this international-level championship.
The Army Vice Chief also inaugurated several key projects during his visit to AMTZ. These included the foundation stone laying of the ATTRIUM building, an advanced research and innovation hub for assistive technology. Additionally, Lt. Gen. Subramani did the hot commissioning of TechTron, a cutting-edge facility poised to facilitate the requirement of radio isotope for radiation therapy for cancer care in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Lt. Gen. Subramani lauded the AMTZ and its Managing Director and Founder CEO Jitendra Sharma for their contributionstowards nation building.
“AMTZ has made an amazing contribution to the nation. Dr. Jitendra Sharma, has not only pioneered advancements in medical technology, but has inspired, employed, nurtured, and incubated companies to grow and flourish. AMTZ has embodied the spirit of ‘Make in India’ and is working towards the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat 2047”, he said.
Boccia, a Paralympic precision ball sport, is specifically designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities. Athletes with severe disabilities, including cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, are showcasing their exceptional skills and competitive spirit in the 9th Boccia National Championship that will culminate on January 15, with the announcement of winners who will represent India on global platforms.
Published – January 10, 2025 08:51 pm IST
