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Krafton India teams up with Paralympic Committee of India for Paris Paralympics 2024

Krafton will sponsor training kits, bags and caps, ensuring that the Indian team is well-equipped as they prepare for the Paris Paralympics.

Krafton India announces its partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India for the upcoming Paris Paralympics 2024. This partnership further strengthens Krafton India's commitment to supporting the growth of India’s sports ecosystem, extending its support beyond Esports to traditional sports.

In this significant partnership, Krafton India will sponsor training kits, bags and caps, ensuring that the Indian team is well-equipped as they prepare for the Paris Paralympics. The Indian Paralympic team has consistently brought glory to the nation with their exceptional performances, especially in the Tokyo Paralympics, securing 54 entries and 19 medals. This initiative reflects Krafton India's commitment to fostering inclusivity and excellence in sports by supporting para-athletes and celebrating their talent and determination. `

Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, Krafton India, said “We are thrilled to partner with the Paralympic Committee of India for the Paris Paralympics 2024. At Krafton India, we believe in the power of sports to inspire and unite communities and we are dedicated to supporting the growth of traditional sports. Our para-athletes are a source of national pride, and we look forward to supporting them and witnessing their remarkable performance."

Devendra, President, Paralympic Committee of India, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership “The support from Krafton is a significant boost for our athletes as they gear up for the Paris Paralympics. We are grateful to Krafton for their commitment to Indian sports and for believing in the potential of our Paralympians.”

Krafton India has previously supported Indian sports talent through collaborations with Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and a donation of Rs 25 lakhs to the Abhinav Bindra Foundation, supporting India’s ace shooter’s initiative to ensure access to sporting best practices to athletes. The new partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India continues Krafton’s efforts to support and promote excellence across various sports disciplines.

The Paris Paralympics are scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

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