The 24th Summer Deaflympics will be held in Brazil's Caxias Du Sul from 1st to 15th of May. In all, 39 men and 26 women have been selected to represent India along with 12 coaches, eight support staff and 12 officials. Speaking to media in the send off ceremony for Deaflympics-bound athletes, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur expressed hope that the athletes will bring laurels to India.

He said, this is the largest contingent going to Deaflympics from India. The Minister said, Narendra Modi Government has taken many measures to promote sports in the country. President of Paralympic Committee of India, Deepa Malik extended her best wishes to the athletes who will participate in the Deaflympics.