Satya Prakash Sangwan Named Chef de Mission for India’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Team

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Satya Prakash Sangwan has been appointed as the Chef de Mission (CMD) for India's contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

An Overview of the News

• Sangwan currently serves as the Vice-President of PCI.

• He will lead India's largest-ever Paralympic contingent, consisting of 84 para-athletes competing in 12 sports disciplines.

• Sangwan is a respected figure in the para-sports community, known for his extensive experience and passion for the field.

• Devendra Jhajharia, President of the Paralympic Committee of India, highlighted Sangwan's integral role within the organization for over a decade.

• The role of Chef de Mission involves leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning to guide the contingent effectively.

Paralympic Committee of India

• Founded: August 7, 1994 (as Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India)

• Headquarters: New Delhi, India

• President: Devendra Jhajharia

• Secretary General: Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar

• Role: Selects and manages Indian athletes for Paralympic Games and international meets