New Delhi: Two-time Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia was on Saturday elected unopposed as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president, succeeding another celebrated para athlete Deepa Malik.
Meanwhile, Following a rigorous and transparent election process, the new leadership team has been declared, marking a new chapter in the development of para sports in India.
Elections were conducted by Shri. Umesh Sinha, IAS (Retd.,) Former Secretary General, Election Commission of India, as Returning Officer, PCI Elections 2024 along with Shri. Tapas Kumar Bhattacharya, Former Senior Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India, Assistant Returning Officer, PCI Elections 2024
The newly elected members of the Paralympic Committee of India have shown a strong commitment to advancing the interests of para athletes and promoting inclusivity in sports. Their dedication to the para sports community and their vision for the future of Indian para sports are commendable.
Shri. Devendra – President
Shri. R. Chandrashekar – Vice President
Shri. Satya Prakash Sangwan – Vice President
Shri. Jayawant Hammanawar – Secretary General
Shri. Sunil Pradhan – Treasurer
Shri. Lalith Thakur – Joint Secretary
Shri. Diwakara .T – Joint Secretary
Smt. Dr. Sutapa Chakarabarty – Executive Committee Member
Shri. Bhati Chandulal Tarachandji – Executive Committee Member
Shri. Sandeep Kumar – Executive Committee Member
Shri. Shaminder Singh Dhillon – Executive Committee Member
Shri. Singarapu Babu – Executive Committee Member
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Board of the Paralympic Committee of India. Your leadership, passion, and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of para sports in India, and we look forward to working together to achieve our shared goals.
We are confident that under the guidance of the new team leadership, the Paralympic Committee of India will continue to make significant strides in promoting para sports, supporting athletes with disabilities, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity in Indian Para sports.
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