The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in presence of actor Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday gave a rousing send-off to the athletes ahead of the third Asian Para Games, slated to be held from October 6 to 13.

The Asian Para Games will see players participate in an array of events including athletics, swimming, badminton, chess and powerlifting. "A massive 300-member team including about 200 athletes, coaches, support staff, escorts, staff and officials will be flying to Jakarta as part of the Indian contingent," President, PCI, Rao Inderjit Singh, told PTI.