Mumbai/ Goa, 26th May 2025: At an interaction organised at Sesa Ghor, Mr Navin Jaju, CEO, Vedanta Sesa Goa congratulated Ms Sakshi Kale on her selection to the Indian contingent for the prestigious World Para Athletics Grand Prix (WPAGP) 2025 at Paris.
Sakshi Kale, international silver medalist & Khelo India Gold Medalist has made Goa proud on being the only Goan to form part of the Indian contingent representing the Nation at the WPAGP 2025 at Paris. Sakshi’s selection comes on the back of her strong performances at the 2nd Khelo India Para National and the World Para Athlete Grand Prix 2025 at Delhi where she won a Gold and Silver respectively in the 100m.
During the interaction organised at Sesa Ghor, Mr. Navin Jaju congratulated Ms Sakshi Kale and said, “I wish Ms Sakshi Kale the very best for the World Para Athlete Grand Prix 2025. She is a role model and #IronLady and inspires us all with her spirit & enthusiasm. We, at Vedanta Sesa Goa, are extremely proud of her selection and at being the only Goan as part of the Indian contingent for the prestigious competition. It is our privilege to be able to be a part of her endeavours, as part of our #IronLadies25 initiative, to bring greater athletics glory to India. Vedanta believes in ‘giving back’ meaningfully and we pursue this by empowering sportspersons & bridging the gap between opportunities and aspirations.”
Mr. Sudesh Thakur, Secretary, Goa Paralympic Association, said “We wish Sakshi Kale the very best for the World Para Athletics Grand Prix (WPAGP) 2025 at Paris & are confident of her abilities and potential to perform at the top level. I am also thankful to Vedanta Sesa Goa for extending to Sakshi, which will further encourage her. Vedanta Sesa Goa have been traditionally involved with ing sportspersons and of nurturing many sporting careers through the Sesa Football Academy.”
Overall, 23 para-athletes have been selected to represent India at the WPAGP, 2025 at Paris, with Ms Sakshi Kale being the only one from Goa. A versatile para-athlete she will be competing in the 400m and the 1500m events. She has previously won
Ms Sakshi Kale said that “I am extremely happy at having got the opportunity to represent India at the World stage and am thankful to the Government of India for ing and facilitating the efforts of the para-athletes. I also thank the Goa Paralympic Association for their & guidance at every stage of my career. Vedanta Sesa Goa has been extremely ive of my requirements and their assistance is a matter of tremendous , and am thankful to them for wholeheartedly backing me & strengthening my resolve to bring glory to India.”
Ms Kale, a resident of Usgao, Goa, and a student of GCASC, Khandola, is a role model for all and has demonstrated ‘iron will’ & determination in overcoming visual impairment to create a mark for herself at the International level. It is a matter of great pride for Goa that she is now representing India at the international stage. A multi discipline winner at both the Senior & Junior Para Nationals, Ms Sakshi has also been regularly participating in middle distance runs & events.
Vedanta Sesa Goa has a long-standing legacy of ing sportsmen and women and the success of the Sesa Football Academy & Vedanta Women’s League in creating a footballing ecosystem for boys & girls has been tremendous. Recently the SFA Senior Women’s Team also won the 8th edition of the VWL. In addition, the Vedanta Ultimate Bton League has also helped the sport in Goa. Sesa Goa regularly partners clubs and societies in organising runs & marathons as also cricket tournaments across Goa.