Indian contingent of Paralympics left from Delhi for Tokyo 2020 on August 18. The Sports Authority of India organized a felicitation ceremony for the players at the IGI Airport. Paralympic Committee of India’s President, Deepa Malik was also present at the airport. She said, “I'm delighted. I'm in a different role as I'm not playing this year but it is a different feeling to work alongside para-athletes. The team looks in great shape. I wish them all the best for the games”.