Reliance Foundation Celebrates India’s Olympians and Paralympians at ‘United in Triumph’
GENERALSPORT
Mumbai: Reliance Foundation, led by Nita M. Ambani, hosted ‘United in Triumph’, an inspiring celebration of India’s Olympians and Paralympians on September 29, 2024, at Antilia, Mumbai. The event brought together over 140 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, marking a historic moment of unity and recognition.
Mrs Nita M Ambani, IOC member and Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra and Paralympic medallists Navdeep Singh and Mona Agarwal at United in Triumph.
Mrs Nita M Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, welcomed the athletes to United in Triumph_ an unprecedented evening that united India's Olympians and Paralympians and rejoiced and cherished their success
Nita M. Ambani praised the athletes for elevating India’s sporting achievements on the global stage and emphasized the need to support female athletes who often face unique challenges in pursuing sports. “Our female athletes have sent a strong message to young girls across the country: they are unstoppable and capable of achieving greatness,” she said.
Mrs Nita M Ambani, Founder and Chairperson Reliance Foundation, felicitates Nitya Sre Sivan, Paralympic medalist - Badminton at Unity in Triumph.
Ambani also highlighted the transformative power of sports, stressing that events like ‘United in Triumph’ reinforce the value of equality and inclusivity. Akash Ambani expressed his gratitude to the athletes for their dedication and thanked his mother, Ambani, for her vision in making the evening possible.
Mrs Nita M Ambani, Founder and Chairperson Reliance Foundation, felicitates Dharambir Nain, Paralympic medalist - Athletics at Unity in Triumph_ Reliance Foundation's special awards evening to celebrate Indian Olympian.
The event honored several distinguished athletes, including Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, and Paralympic champions Murlikant Petkar, Devendra Jhajharia, and Sumit Antil. In a special moment, Ambani was presented with the Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch by athletes as a symbol of her unwavering support for inclusivity in sports.
Indian sporting legends like Deepa Malik and Pullela Gopichand were present, along with Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Kartik Aaryan, who expressed their admiration for India’s sporting heroes.
The ‘United in Triumph’ event celebrated not only the athletes’ excellence but also the spirit of perseverance and resilience, encouraging a new generation of young athletes to pursue their dreams.