The paralympic committee

PCI hosts grand send-off ceremony for Indian participants in the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya unveils Team India jersey in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo credit: PCI Image Source: IANS

Asian Para Games: PCI Hosts Grand Send-off Ceremony, Sports Minister Mandaviya Unveils Team India Jersey

By IANS News October 08, 2026 • 20:38 PM View: 67

Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday hosted a grand send-off ceremony for the Indian contingent ahead of the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the athletes to build on their historic performance at the previous edition.

The ceremony, held at ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri, was attended by athletes, coaches, support staff, dignitaries and partners, while the official Team India jersey for the Games was also unveiled. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games will be held in Japan from October 18 to 24.

Related Cricket News on The paralympic committee

Pramod Bhagat, Bhavina Patel Named Flag Bearers For Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games

Nagoya Asian Para Games: Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will lead the Indian contingent as flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games ...

By IANS News

2 days ago
IPC Hands Iranian Para-athlete Javanmardi A 3-year Ban For Doping

The International Paralympic Committee: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Iranian para-athlete Seyed Aliasghar Javanmardi, who won a gold medal in the Men's Shot Put F35 competition in the ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
IPC Celebrates Five Years Since Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Paralympic Games Colleen Wrenn: A delegation from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), led by its President Andrew Parsons, was in Tokyo, Japan, over the weekend (August 28-30), touring legacy sites ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Tashkent To Host 2027 APC Conference, Asian Awards And General Assembly

APC Executive Board Members: Tashkent, Uzbekistan, has been selected to host the 2027 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards and General Assembly, marking the first time the Central Asian ...

By IANS News

1 month ago
Paralympic Committee Of India Felicitates Glasgow 2026 Para Medallists

The Paralympic Committee: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Wednesday felicitated the country's medal-winning para athletes and their coaches for delivering India's best-ever performance in para events at the ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
PCI Gives Grand Send-off To India's 28-member Para Contingent Ahead Of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games As Team India…

National Sports Federation Presidents: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Monday organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 28-member Indian para contingent selected to represent the country at the ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Asian Para Games 2026 Marks 100-day Countdown With Unveiling Of Torch, Medals

APC Chief Executive Officer Tarek: The countdown to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games reached a significant milestone as the Organising Committee (AINAGOC) hosted the official 100 Days to Go ...

By IANS News

2 months ago
Para Armwrestling Meets IPC's Worldwide Reach Requirement For Brisbane 2032

Armwrestling Federation India: The People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) has expressed its delight over Para Armwrestling officially meeting the worldwide reach requirement set by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for ...

By IANS News

5 months ago
A Year Ahead Of LA28 Paralympics, IPC Announces Second Call For Applications In Classification

The International Paralympic Committee: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is inviting organisations to apply for grants of up to EUR 150,000 to fund multi-disciplinary classification research as part of its ...

By IANS News

5 months ago
Deal Signed To Transfer Shooting Para-sport From IPC To ISSF

The International Shooting Sport Federation: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have signed an agreement regarding the transfer of shooting Para sport’s governance and ...

By IANS News

5 months ago
Tashkent To Host 2027 World Para Athletics Championships

World Para Athletics Championships: The World Para Athletics (WPA) has confirmed Tashkent as the host city for the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event ...

By IANS News

5 months ago
'Champions Shouldn't Grapple With Abuse': Bajrang Punia Demands 'swift And Fair' Probe Into Para-athlete Harassment Row

SAI Deputy Director Arunlal: Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has called for a "swift and fair" investigation into allegations of mental harassment and abusive language levelled against Dronacharya Award-winning javelin ...

By IANS News

5 months ago
PCI Sacks Dronacharya Awardee Coach Naval Singh Over Harassment Allegations

SAI Deputy Director Arunlal: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has sacked Dronacharya awardee coach Naval Singh after harassment allegations made by Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, the PCI chief Devendra ...

By IANS News

5 months ago
Chopra, Antil Among Elite Athletes Complain Against Coach Naval Singh Over Alleged Harassment And Abusive Behaviour

SAI Deputy Director Arunlal: Two-time Paralympic Games medallist Sumit Antil is among the country's top javelin throwers who have alleged harassment and use of abusive language by javelin coach Naval ...

By IANS News

5 months ago