Ladakh to Host World First High-Altitude Para Sports Centre

Ladakh is set to host the world's first high-altitude para sports centre, aiming to prepare athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. The facility will be established in Leh, with a dedicated committee overseeing its development.

Project Overview & Partnership

LAHDC and Aditya Mehta Foundation sign MoU for groundbreaking facility
World's first high-altitude para sports training centre to be established in Leh
Primary goal: Prepare athletes for 2028 Paralympics
Dedicated committee formed to oversee centre's development
Land identification process initiated
Aims to position India among top 10 countries in Paralympics
Centre will welcome para-athletes globally, not just from India

Training Programs & Initial Phase

Interim training plan initiated before centre completion:

- 15 Children with Special Needs (CwSN) to be selected from Leh-Ladakh
- Selected candidates to receive training at AMF's Infinity Parasports Academy, Hyderabad
- Screening at sub-divisional level for maximum participation
- Comprehensive counseling and rehabilitation support

Sports disciplines to be included:

- 22 Para Sports: Including archery, athletics, badminton, cycling
- 6 Winter Games: Para alpine skiing, biathlon, ice hockey
High-altitude environment offers unique training advantages
World-class facilities planned for competitive edge

Strategic Importance & Future Impact

Builds on India's recent Paralympic success:

- 29 medals at 2024 Paris Paralympics
- Including 7 gold medals

Centre will serve multiple purposes:

- Training hub for international competitions
- Rehabilitation facility
- Platform for global para-athletic interaction

Expected benefits:

- Enhanced training opportunities for Indian para-athletes
- Development of local talent in Ladakh
- Boost to regional sports infrastructure
- International recognition for Indian para sports

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