In a dazzling event today, Reliance Foundation hosted its grand ‘United in Triumph’ at Antilia, Mumbai, celebrating India’s Olympians and Paralympians. Gracing the occasion was Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, who brought together 140 Olympians and Paralympians for the first time under one roof.
The evening honored athletes for their hard work, determination, and contributions to India’s growing presence in global sports. Notable athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Murlikant Petkar, Devendra Jhajharia, Sumit Antil, Nitesh Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Dharambir Nain, Navdeep Singh, and Praveen Kumar attended the event. Sporting legends such as Deepa Malik, Sania Mirza, Karnam Malleswari, Pullela Gopichand, and Harbhajan Singh were also present.
Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and para-shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar, who won medals at the Paris Paralympics, graced the event. Bollywood actors Kartik Aryan and Ranveer Singh added glamour to the evening.
Nita Ambani expressed her vision of making ‘United We Triumph’ a movement to inspire pride and unity in Indian sports. This celebration reflects Reliance Foundation’s dedication to empowering India’s athletes and transforming the nation’s Olympic future.
Nita Ambani, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), expressed her pride in the athletes and vision for ‘United We Triumph’ to become a movement. She said, “For the first time, India’s Paris Olympians and Para-Olympians are gathering on the same platform. We are so proud of them, all Indians are proud of every one of them. Today, we are going to honor them and show them the love and respect that we have for them. On behalf of the Reliance Foundation, we wish that ‘United We Triumph’ can become a movement.”
Through Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani’s vision for ‘United in Triump’ marks a pivotal movement in Indian sports, uniting Olympians and Paralympians to revolutionize India’s Olympic journey, offering athletes the resources and support necessary to reach new heights of achievement. This initiative not only honors their past accomplishments but also aims to enhance India’s global standing in sports, fostering future success and empowering a new generation of champions.