Nita Ambani hosts Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, Lakshya Sen at Antilia

Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation chairman and International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, hosted India's Olympics and Paralympics heroes at her residence, Antilia, in Mumbai. Athletes from across disciplines were honoured for their hard work, determination, and contributions to India's growing stature in the global sporting arena.

The evening honoured the unifying spirit of sports by bringing together 140 Olympians and Paralympians for the first time under one roof, celebrating their success and remarkable journeys with a focus on unity and inclusivity.

India's Olympic and Paralympic champions, including Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Murlikant Petkar, and Devendra Jhajharia along with Sumit Antil, Nitesh Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Dharambir Nain, Navdeep Singh, and Praveen Kumar, joined hands with sporting legends like Deepa Malik, Sania Mirza, Karnam Malleswari, Pullela Gopichand, and Harbhajan Singh.

Former India stalwart goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, along with his family, arrived at Antillia for the event. Para-shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar, who clinched medals at the Paris Paralympics, also graced the event. Several videos from the event featuring Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker and Lakshya Sen have surfaced on social. Along with India's star athletes, Bollywood actors Kartik Aryan and Ranveer Singh graced the event with their presence. Check out the videos below:

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | IOC member and Founder-Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani hosts members of the Indian contingent of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024.

Ace Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra arrives at Antilia, the residence of the Ambani family. pic.twitter.com/KMaggtVh3P

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#WATCH | Olympic medalist & Indian shooter Manu Bhaker arrives at Antilia, the residence of the Ambani family.

IOC member and Founder-Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani hosts members of the Indian contingent of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics - 2024. pic.twitter.com/Y9LNCU28Oq

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Moreover, Nita Ambani said that the entire India is proud of our athletes and wishes that 'United We Triumph' can become a movement. "It's a very special evening. 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 honour 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," Nita Ambani said during the event.

(With inputs from ANI)