Sports Ministry grants recognition to Paralympic Committee of India

Q.  Sports Ministry has granted recognition to which sports body providing a boost for para athletes at the Rio Paralympics?
- Published on 04 Jul 16

a. Paralympics Council of India
b. Paralympics Cooperation of India
c. Paralympics Committee of India
d. Paralympics Organisation of India

ANSWER: Paralympics Committee of India
 
Sports Ministry of India has granted recognition to the Paralympic Committee of India providing a huge confidence boost to para-athletes who have qualified for the Rio Paralympics.
  • Move comes after the International Paralympic Committee announced temporary lifting of suspension imposed on the national body in the previous year so Indians can take part under the tricolour at this showpiece event
  • Paralympics Games is a major international multi-sport event involving athletes with range of physical disabilities including impaired muscle power, impaired passive range of movement and limb deficiency
  • There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games being held by the International Paralympic Committee

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