Logo, mascot for World Para Athletics C'ships unveiled
The official mascot, called Viraaj, is a young elephant with a blade prosthesis.
'More than 100 countries are going to be participating. This is a very big opportunity for India to display its ability to host such events and put out a grand show,' said PCI president Devendra Jhajharia, a former javelin thrower who won two Paralympics gold medals.
The athletics track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is being relaid ahead of the event. 'The venue will be ready a month before the beginning of the event. The preparations are on track. I visited the venue just three days ago,' Jhajharia informed.
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