The Paralympic Committee of India is the body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Paralympic Games and other international athletic meets and for managing the Indian teams at the events.
The organisation was founded in 1992 as the Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India but was renamed to be inclusive.[2]
History
In 1992, M. Mahadeva along with others started an organization at national level for the promotion and development of sports for the physically challenged and differently-abled people, Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India. It was registered in 1994 with the registrar of co-operative societies, Bangalore, Karnataka. Its first President was Rathan Singh. The objectives of this organization were to promote sports for the disabled in India. Its aims included: identifying disabled athletes throughout India, imparting necessary training to them and preparing them to take part in State, National and International Sports meets.[citation needed]
The organization affiliated itself to the International Paralympic Committee, as well as the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation; the FESPIC Federation, covering countries in the Far East and South Pacific regions; and the Asian Paralympic Committee.[citation needed]
The Paralympic Committee of India was given public authority status by the RTI Act of 2005.[citation needed]
Administration
IOA executive council
Following is the PCI executive committee for the 2024–2028 term.[3]
Designation
Name
National sports federation / State olympic committee
To promote and contribute to the development of sport opportunities and competitions, from the start to elite level.
To develop opportunities for athletes with a severe disability in sport at all levels and in all structures.
To promote the self-governance of each Paralympic sport federation as an integral part of the national sport movement, whilst at all times safeguarding and preserving its own identity.
To ensure the spirit of fair play prevails, the health risk of the athletes is managed and fundamental ethical principles are upheld.[citation needed]
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