Government Suspends PCI Over Poor Management of NPAC 2015
9 years, 10 months ago

Government Suspends PCI Over Poor Management of NPAC 2015

The Quint  

The Paralympic Committee of India has been suspended with immediate effect for an unlimited period of time. The decision came following poor management in the conduct of 15th National Para Athletics Championship 2015. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the PCI was fully responsible for the lack of facility required for differently-abled athletes such as ramps, disabled-friendly toilets, lodging facilities etc., during the event held in Ghaziabad recently. – Sarbananda Sonowal, Sports Minister Sonowal said the Sports Authority of India had conducted an enquiry and on the report submitted by it, a show cause notice was issued to PCI. The government received a letter on April 15 from the International Paralympic Committee suspending PCI with immediate effect for an unlimited period of time.

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Conduct elections in three weeks: Sports Ministry tells Paralympic Committee of India
1 year, 1 month ago

Conduct elections in three weeks: Sports Ministry tells Paralympic Committee of India

Hindustan Times  

Three days after the Paralympic Committee of India got a shot in the arm from the International Paralympic Committee, the sports ministry has asked the PCI to conduct its elections within 21 days and work in conjunction with SAI to conduct next month's para shooting World Cup in New Delhi. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur with …

Sports Ministry Suspends Paralympic Committee of India Over Sports Code Violation
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports Ministry Suspends Paralympic Committee of India Over Sports Code Violation

News 18  

The Sports Ministry has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India, headed by Deepa Malik, over a delay in conducting the elections for its executive committee and called the delay in elections “willful and intentional”. However, PCI has vide notice dated 22.01.2024 announced that the elections will be held on 28.03.2024 at Bengaluru, which indicates a substantial gap of almost two …

Para Shooting World Cup in jeopardy following suspension of Paralympic Committee of India
1 year, 1 month ago

Para Shooting World Cup in jeopardy following suspension of Paralympic Committee of India

The Hindu  

The hosting of the Para Shooting World Cup in India next month is in jeopardy following the sports ministry’s decision to suspend the Paralympic Committee of India for not holding elections on time. The Para Shooting World Cup, to be held at the Karni Singh Ranges here from March 6-15, is the first-ever mega para shooting competition allotted to India …

Sports Ministry Suspends Paralympic Committee of India Over Sports Code Breach
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports Ministry Suspends Paralympic Committee of India Over Sports Code Breach

The Quint  

In pursuance of the above order of Delhi High Court, the Returning Officer declared the results of election on 31.01.2020. However, PCI has vide notice dated 22.01.2024 announced that the elections will be held on 28.03.2024 at Bengaluru, which indicates a substantial gap of almost two months after the expiry of the term of the previous Executive Committee. "PCI was …

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India ahead of Paris Games 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India ahead of Paris Games 2024

India TV News  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for not conducting elections on time, violating the PCI constitution on Saturday. In a letter issued to the President of the Paralympic Committee of India, the Sports Ministry revealed that the last PCI elections were held in 2019 and the four-year term ended on January 31, 2024. …

Delhi HC upholds suspension of para-swimmer Prasanta Karmakar
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi HC upholds suspension of para-swimmer Prasanta Karmakar

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has upheld the suspension of para-swimmer and Arjuna awardee Prasanta Karmakar, holding that code of conduct cannot be breached not only by the athletes but also by the coaches. The General Code of Conduct must equally apply to athletes and to all the members of the team, including the support staff of athletes and coaches. Justice …

Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Naresh Sharma's Non-Selection For Tokyo Games, Asks Sports Ministry To Examine Complaint
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Naresh Sharma's Non-Selection For Tokyo Games, Asks Sports Ministry To Examine Complaint

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the decision of the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India to not shortlist the name of Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma for the Tokyo games 2020. The plea before the Court The plea had sought direction …

Delhi High Court Asks Paralympic Committee Of India To Take Instructions On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Over Non-Selection For Tokyo Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Asks Paralympic Committee Of India To Take Instructions On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Over Non-Selection For Tokyo Games

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted a day's time to the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to seek instructions on a plea filed by shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020.Sharma is a five-time Paralympian and an Arjuna Awardee.Justice Rekha Palli, after …

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Moves Delhi High Court Over His Non-Selection For Tokyo Paralympic Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Moves Delhi High Court Over His Non-Selection For Tokyo Paralympic Games

Live Law  

Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma has moved the Delhi High Court over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020. In his plea moved through Advocates Satyam Singh and Amit Kumar Sharma, Sharma has alleged that the Selection Committee of the PCI in the arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory exercise of discretion failed to select him for …

Trials to pick Indian Paralympic team postponed
3 years, 9 months ago

Trials to pick Indian Paralympic team postponed

India TV News  

Next week's selection trials to select the Indian track and field team for the Tokyo Paralympics Games have been postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic, said the Paralympic Committee of India on Sunday. "Since we haven't got permission from the Sports Authority of India to conduct national selection trials at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on June 15 and 16, we have …

PCI president Malik says no COVID protocol was breached at Nationals
3 years, 11 months ago

PCI president Malik says no COVID protocol was breached at Nationals

The Hindu  

Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik claimed that it was the athletes who forced organisers to conduct some National Para Athletics Championship events at night with the help of mobile phone torch lights at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday. On the sidelines of the championship - a crucial Paralympic qualification event - a defiant Deepa said that …

Para-athletes Face Harrowing Time after Last-minute Change of Venue
4 years ago

Para-athletes Face Harrowing Time after Last-minute Change of Venue

News 18  

A last-minute change of venue, from Chennai to Bangalore, for the 19th National Para Athletics Championships, forced para-athletes to undergo a harrowing time. With surge in new coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, the Paralympic Committee of India shifted the championships venue at the eleventh hour after the state government cancelled permission to host the four-day competition. Last week, the PCI …

SAI asks PCI for report after COVID protocol breach at National Para Athletics
4 years ago

SAI asks PCI for report after COVID protocol breach at National Para Athletics

The Hindu  

Sports Authority of India on Wednesday sought a report from the Paralympic Committee of India after it emerged that facilities here at the National Para Athletics championship are not wheelchair-friendly and COVID-19 protocols are also "not being adhered to". READ | "It has been brought to the notice of Sports Authority of India that the facility in Bengaluru at which …

SAI Asks PCI to Submit Report after Covid-19 Protocols Breach at National Para Athletics
4 years ago

SAI Asks PCI to Submit Report after Covid-19 Protocols Breach at National Para Athletics

News 18  

Sports Authority of India on Wednesday sought a report from the Paralympic Committee of India after it emerged that facilities here at the National Para Athletics championship are not wheelchair-friendly and COVID-19 protocols are also “not being adhered to”. “It has been brought to the notice of Sports Authority of India that the facility in Bengaluru at which the Para …

Sports ministry awards 54 NSFs recognition till September, leaves out governing bodies for Paralympics and rowing
4 years, 10 months ago

Sports ministry awards 54 NSFs recognition till September, leaves out governing bodies for Paralympics and rowing

Firstpost  

The Paralympic Committee of India, Rowing Federation of India and School Games Federation of India were the ones denied recognition once again New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Monday granted recognition to 54 national federations till September this year, continuing to leave out the governing bodies for Paralympics and rowing from the list. The ministry granted fresh recognition to the …

Paralympic Committee of India among NSFs starting to feel pinch of reduced corporate funding due to COVID-19
4 years, 10 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India among NSFs starting to feel pinch of reduced corporate funding due to COVID-19

Firstpost  

A lot of NSFs are not solely relying on the government. New Delhi: Not all of them are impacted as they depend solely on the government to run the show, but some National Sports Federations have begun to feel the pinch of reduced corporate funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The private sector is hit hard and it will have …

2020 Paralympics berths up for grabs at Mysuru Para Nationals
5 years ago

2020 Paralympics berths up for grabs at Mysuru Para Nationals

The Hindu  

Around 1,600 athletes from 28 States will compete in the 19th Para National athletics championship, which commences at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium at Mysuru on March 26. The event, approved by the International Paralympic Committee, will serve as a qualification event for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Deepa Malik, Paralympic Committee of India President said at a press conference here on …

PCI sends coaches for Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparation
5 years, 3 months ago

PCI sends coaches for Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparation

The Hindu  

In a bid to improve the country’s performance in major events including 2020 Olympics, Paralympic Committee of India has undertaken several initiatives in the recent times. The courses are part of Agitos Foundation’s Road to Tokyo 2020 Sports Technical programme which aims to have a sustainable development impact for participating countries and their coaches. PCI interim president Gursharan Singh said: …

Sports Ministry De-Recognises Paralympic Committee of India
5 years, 6 months ago

Sports Ministry De-Recognises Paralympic Committee of India

The Quint  

"Explanation had been sought from PCI via Ministry's notices dated 11-7-2019 and 29-8-2019 on the complaint. "Bye-laws of PCI have been amended without bringing the same to the consideration of District Registrar of Societies, in violation of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 and Rules 1961," said the Ministry. "In view of foregoing, the Government is of the view that …

Sports Ministry de-recognises Paralympic Committee of India for Sports Code violation
5 years, 6 months ago

Sports Ministry de-recognises Paralympic Committee of India for Sports Code violation

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry has de-recognised the Paralympic Committee of India due to violation of the National Sports Code. “Bye-laws of PCI have been amended without bringing the same to the consideration of District Registrar of Societies, in violation of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 and Rules 1961,” said the Ministry. Read | Journey so far has been a discover …

Indian Paralympians left without money in Berlin as authorities fail to sanction funds
7 years, 8 months ago

Indian Paralympians left without money in Berlin as authorities fail to sanction funds

Op India  

Indian Paralympic swimmer Kanchanmala Pande had to face a harrowing ordeal in the recently concluded para swimming championships in Berlin, Germany. According to Mail Today report, she and 5 other swimmers had a miserable time at the 3-9 July championships in Berlin as the sanctioned government money didn’t reach them on time due to alleged slip-ups by the Paralympic Committee …

SAI to handle para-athletics matters for now |IndiaTV News
9 years, 9 months ago

SAI to handle para-athletics matters for now |IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The sports ministry on Tuesday announced that the will take charge of "all the matters related to para-athletes, including selection of athletes for various sporting events". This is because the International Paralympic Committtee and Indian government had suspended the Paralympic Committee of India last month for gross negligence of athletes and poor management of the 15th National Para …

Allow Indian para-athletes to compete under the Indian flag: Sports Ministry to IPC
9 years, 10 months ago

Allow Indian para-athletes to compete under the Indian flag: Sports Ministry to IPC

Firstpost  

The ban on PCI notwithstanding, Sports Ministry has requested the International Paralympic Committee to allow Indian athletes to participate in world competitions under the country’s national flag. New Delhi: The ban on PCI notwithstanding, Sports Ministry has requested the International Paralympic Committee to allow Indian athletes to participate in world competitions under the country’s national flag. However, in a big …

India's para-athletes can compete in international events, but ban on national body stays
9 years, 10 months ago

India's para-athletes can compete in international events, but ban on national body stays

Firstpost  

In a big boost to India’s para-athletes, the International Paralympic Committee today gave them permission to compete in international competitions under the IPC flag in spite of the ban slapped on the national body. New Delhi: In a big boost to India’s para-athletes, the International Paralympic Committee today gave them permission to compete at international competitions under the IPC flag …

Paralympic Committee of India suspended by govt, international body | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India suspended by govt, international body | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Paralympic Committee of India has been suspended with immediate effect for an unlimited period of time following poor management in the conduct of 15th National Para Athletics Championship 2015. Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the PCI was fully responsible for the lack of facility required for differently-abled athletes such as ramps, disabled-friendly toilets, lodging facilities etc., during …

No organisation for athletes: Elections foremost on paralympic body's mind
9 years, 11 months ago

No organisation for athletes: Elections foremost on paralympic body's mind

Firstpost  

The latest controversy to affect the sporting community in India is the suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India by the International Paralympic Association. The latest controversy to affect the sporting community in India is the suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India by the International Paralympic Association and the Indian Sports Ministry. The erstwhile president Rajesh Tomar was suspended …

De-recognition by Sports Ministry was expected, says Paralympic Committee of India president
9 years, 11 months ago

De-recognition by Sports Ministry was expected, says Paralympic Committee of India president

Firstpost  

Paralympic Committee of India’s new President Nale Nandkishor has aid the de-recognition by the Sports Ministry was expected they were banned by the IPC for mismanagement. New Delhi: Paralympic Committee of India’s newly-appointed interim President Nale Nandkishor said the de-recognition by the Sports Ministry was expected after its international body IPC banned them for mismanagement. “We expected the sports ministry …

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India |indiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India |indiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Taking a cue from the International Paralympic Committee, the government on Wednesday suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for gross negligence and poor management of the 15th National Para Athletics Championships in Ghaziabad last month. An official statement, issued here, said the sports ministry also asked the IPC to form an ad-hoc committee to work in place of …

Of shattered dreams and injustice: India's para-athletes lost after PCI suspension
9 years, 11 months ago

Of shattered dreams and injustice: India's para-athletes lost after PCI suspension

Firstpost  

On Friday, The International Paralympic Committee suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for an indefinite period due to “individual conflicts at the national level between different groups and persons.” Imagine, you train for years, put everything you have into the hope and dream of representing your country at the Olympics. On Friday, The International Paralympic Committee suspended the Paralympic Committee …

World Para Games body Suspends Paralympic Committee of India
9 years, 11 months ago

World Para Games body Suspends Paralympic Committee of India

The Quint  

The Paralympic Committee of India has been suspended by the International Paralympic Committee for an indefinite period for infighting within the national body and shoddy treatment meted out to athletes during the National Para-Athletics Championships at Ghaziabad last month. — Xavier Gonzalez, CEO, International Paralympic Committee This is the second time the PCI has been suspended by the world body. …

IPC suspends Paralympic Committee of India, sports ministry issues notice
9 years, 11 months ago

IPC suspends Paralympic Committee of India, sports ministry issues notice

Firstpost  

The suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India was due to “individual conflicts at the national level between different groups and persons.” The International Paralympic Committee has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for an indefinite period following “individual conflicts at the national level between different groups and persons”. Unfortunately, to this day, it seems that a lot of unresolved …

Paralympic committee of India suspended due to infighting | IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Paralympic committee of India suspended due to infighting | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Paralympic committee of India has been suspended by world governing body over infighting within the body and shoddy treatment to athletes in Ghaziabad last month. According to a letter written by the International Paralympic Committee on April 15 and sent by email to PCI, the suspension is for an indefinite period of time and it's the third …

Sacked: Para Athletics Chief for Mismanagement of Games
9 years, 11 months ago

Sacked: Para Athletics Chief for Mismanagement of Games

The Quint  

The decision was taken by PCI’s executive committee, which met in Bengaluru on April 4. PCI’s national executive also decided to initiate criminal and civil proceedings against Tomar and revoked the suspension of five members ordered by him for bungling the games held from March 22 to 24. PCI members, however, termed the suspension order unilateral as none of the …

Paralympic association president Rajesh Tomar suspended after Para-Athletics championship fiasco
9 years, 11 months ago

Paralympic association president Rajesh Tomar suspended after Para-Athletics championship fiasco

Firstpost  

The Paralympic Committee of India on Monday suspended president Rajesh Tomar after the recent 15th National Para-Athletics championship fiasco which brought to light the gross mismanagement of differently abled sportspersons participating in the championships. When Firstpost contacted him soon after the incident was brought to light, he had said: “I as the president cannot go everywhere to handle the organisational …

Paralympic Committee forms panel to investigate mismanagement of Nationals
10 years ago

Paralympic Committee forms panel to investigate mismanagement of Nationals

Firstpost  

The Paralympic Committee of India today constituted a three-member enquiry committee to investigate the reasons for gross mismanagement at the ongoing 15th National Para-Athletics Championships. As a result, PCI has set-up a three-member enquiry committee to conduct an independent and an impartial inquiry into the mismanagement of the championships,” the PCI stated in a release issued today. PCI president Rajesh …

Para-Athletes Face Official Apathy, Ministry Seeks Report
10 years ago

Para-Athletes Face Official Apathy, Ministry Seeks Report

The Quint  

The para athletes participating in the National Para-Athletics Championships had to face trouble after they were alloted unhygienic and difficult living conditions. “We have not got proper food, we have been eating poori and one vegetable dish for the last four days. “I fell three times while taking bath today, we are drinking water from a tanker and it has …

Para-athletes forced to stay at unfurnished and unhygienic accommodations-India TV News
10 years ago

Para-athletes forced to stay at unfurnished and unhygienic accommodations-India TV News

India TV News  

Ghaziabad: More than 700 differently-abled athletes, participating in the 15th National Para-Athletic Championship have been forced to stay at unfurnished and unhygienic accommodations in Ghaziabad. "I fell three times while taking bath today, we are drinking water from a tanker and it as not been cleaned and the toilets are filthy," said Vinay, a participating athlete. "Detailed report has been …

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