Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India confirms support to Deepa Malik

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd on Wednesday felicitated Deepa Malik, the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympic Games, for her achievements.

She also won medals at the recent Asian Para Games in Jakarta, said a press note here. Deepa Malik has won medals in three consecutive years in Asian Para Games.

Honda 2Wheelers India had sponsored Malik's essential expenses like training material, including new wheelchair, physiotherapist and nutritionist fees and coaching, the release said. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Director-General and Corporate Affairs were present at the event to felicitate Deepa Malik.

Speaking on the occasion, Malik, who won two bronze medals at the Asian Para Games, said, "Being a Paralympic athlete comes with a lot of challenges and I thank Honda for supporting me in my journey to make India proud on an international level."

She won a silver medal in the shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games and has won a total of 18 international medals at various events.