New Delhi, Nov 8 (UNI) India have named a 111-member contingent for the upcoming Deaflympics scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan from November 15 to December 26.

The contingent consists of 73 athletes and 38 coaches among others. This is the biggest ever Indian contingent at the Deaflympics.

The union sports ministry has approved the contingent at cost-to-government basis. India will take part in 11 disciplines- Athletics, Badminton, Golf, Judo, Karate, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Wrestling and Tennis.

The Deaflympics are conducted by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD). The Deaflympics, under the patronage of the IOC, are the second oldest international multi-sporting event in the world.

The ICSD members now include affiliated national sport

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