Paris Paralympic 2024, India's Vision, Leadership and Legacy

Satya Prakash Sangwan, vice-president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), has been appointed as Chef de Mission for the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Appointment of Chef de Mission

Satya Prakash Sangwan, vice-president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), named as Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics 2024
Brings over a d ecade of experience in the Paralympic movement
Responsible for leading India's largest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes
Will oversee logistics, support, and guidance for the Indian team
PCI President Devendra Jhajharia expresses confidence in Sangwan's leadership

Key quote: "It is a great honour to be entrusted with this responsibility. I am committed to ensuring that our athletes have everything they need to succeed and make India proud at the Paralympics," - Satya Prakash Sangwan

India's Paralympic Contingent

Largest-ever Indian contingent with 84 athletes, up from 54 in Tokyo
Athletes to compete across 12 sports disciplines
Bhagyashree Jadhav and Sumit Antil named as India's flagbearers
India to participate in three new sports: para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo
Notable athletes include reigning champions Sumit Antil, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal, and Avani Lekhara

Expectations and Support

Building on success of Tokyo Paralympics, where India won 19 medals
Recent achievement of 111 medals at the Para Asian Games 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held virtual interaction with the contingent
PM Modi expressed nation's hopes for memorable performances in Paris
Increased participation reflects growing commitment to para-sports in India

Paris Paralympics 2024 Overview

Event to be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024
Follows the Olympic Games in the French capital
India's participation expanded to 12 sports, including new disciplines
Opportunity for India to showcase its growing prowess in para-sports on the global stage

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