Nita Ambani, a prominent member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), played host to an extraordinary event on Sunday, aptly titled ‘United in Triumph.’ This celebration was dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of India’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The grand event, organized by Reliance Foundation, unfolded at the Ambani family’s iconic residence, Antilia.
The ‘United in Triumph’ event marked a historic moment, bringing together nearly 140 Olympians and Paralympians under one roof for the very first time. The evening served as a testament to the unifying power of sports, highlighting the dedication and resilience of these extraordinary individuals.
The guest list was an impressive assembly of sporting excellence. In addition to the athletes who brought glory to India at the recently concluded Olympic and Paralympic Games, the event was graced by a constellation of celebrated figures, including Murlikant Petkar, India’s inaugural Paralympic Gold medalist, and Devendra Jhajharia, the first Indian to claim two Paralympic Golds and the current President of the Paralympic Committee of India. The gathering also included prominent figures like Deepa Malik, Sania Mirza, Karnam Malleswari, Pullela Gopichand, and Harbhajan Singh.
Other notable attendees included Sumit Antil, Nitesh Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Dharambir Nain, Navdeep Singh, and Praveen Kumar. Former Indian goalkeeper stalwart PR Sreejesh, accompanied by his family, joined the gathering at Antillia. Para-shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar, who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics, also graced the event with their presence.
Expressing her pride and admiration for the athletes, Nita Ambani shared her thoughts during the event, stating, “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.”
Adding a touch of Bollywood glamour to the occasion, popular actors Kartik Aryan and Ranveer Singh also graced the event. This initiative by Nita Ambani was a first-of-its-kind endeavor, bringing together Olympians and Paralympians on a single platform to celebrate their extraordinary achievements and foster a sense of unity within the sporting community.
