Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance insures Indian Paralympic Medallists with Rs. 1 Crore life cover

The Rs. 1 crore cover has been given to each of the Paralympians - Mariyappan Thangavelu, Devendra Jhajharia, Deepa Malik and Varun Singh Bhati.

They were felicitated at ‘’Edelweiss Titans’’, the annual rewards and recognition program, to felicitate over-achievers within the Edelweiss Group.

Edelweiss was announced as the Principal Sponsor of the Indian Olympic team in April this year, and was the first and only diversified financial services firm to sponsor the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics.

Speaking on the occasion, Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group said that, “The Paralympians have an unmatched appetite for success and they always strive to conquer higher endeavours, yet remain down to earth with their sole focus being the game. While facing challenges every day, they are highly focused and consistent - these are some of the values we hold high at Edelweiss too. We are proud of how they have kept India’s flag soaring high at the Paralympics, and are glad to have them here.”

Deepak Mittal, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance added, “During the Rio Olympics earlier this year, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance had provided a Rs. 1 Crore cover to every athlete who represented India. Mariyappan, Devendra, Deepa and Varun, face many more hardships than any of us, and not only went on to represent our country, but also won medals for it. This cover is a token of our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication that has made India proud.”

At the event, Deepa Malik said, “In a land of Bollywood and cricket, it is heart warming to see Paralympians being felicitated.” Post the event she tweeted, @EdelweissFin heartiest thanks for 1 Cr insurance cover to us.

Similarly Devendra Jhajharia thanked Edelweiss for the gesture in his tweet, “Thank you @EdelweissFin for the lovely gesture and an amazing evening. Bahut maza aaya aap sabke saath.”