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Chief Minister Himanta Sarma Stops Convoy to Meet Young Para-Athlete in Assam
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🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:48 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Sarma halted his convoy to greet a young para-athlete who was waiting with a gamusa, underscoring the state’s support for para‑sports.
Chief Minister Himanta Sarma halted his convoy in an undisclosed location in Assam to meet a young para‑athlete. The athlete, who was waiting with a gamusa – a traditional Assamese scarf – was greeted warmly by the CM.
The meeting, which took place in a public setting, highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities. The para‑athlete’s presence and the symbolic gamusa underscored the respect and encouragement the state is offering to its sports talent.
Observers noted that the gesture was part of a broader initiative to promote para‑sports and to celebrate the achievements of athletes who overcome physical challenges to represent the nation on national and international stages.
The meeting, which took place in a public setting, highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities. The para‑athlete’s presence and the symbolic gamusa underscored the respect and encouragement the state is offering to its sports talent.
Observers noted that the gesture was part of a broader initiative to promote para‑sports and to celebrate the achievements of athletes who overcome physical challenges to represent the nation on national and international stages.