Para-athletes laud Svayam and PCI for transportation accessibility

Accessibility organisation Svayam, which is partnering the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), has been lauded by top para-athletes like table tennis player Bhavina Patel for making transportation accessible for them during their stay in the national capital before heading to Paris for the Paralympics starting on Wednesday.

Svayam donated special vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs without the athletes having to be displaced to board and deboard, ensuring greater mobility.

Patel thanked SAI (Sports Authority of India), and the Table Tennis Federation of India among others for the initiative.

"Svayam has played an important role by providing special vehicles that enhance accessibility and travel comfort, highlighting their crucial role in improving our overall experience and performance," she said in a press release issued by PCI.

Para discus thrower Sakshi Kasana also appreciated the organisation, which started as an online portal providing information on policies, laws, and