Big Boost for Para Sports: Yogesh Shelly Appointed Director of Para Athlete Development and Special Programs, India Para Powerlifting; Office Inaugurated by JP Singh and Satya Prakash Sangwan

Samana (Punjab) [India], February 05: Para sports in India achieved a major milestone today as Yogesh Shelly was officially appointed Director of Para Athlete Development & Special Programs, India Para Powerlifting, a unit of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). The official appointment letter was issued by IRS JP Singh, Chairman of India Para Powerlifting, in the presence of Satya Prakash Sangwan, Vice President, Paralympic Committee of India.

Adding to the significance of the day, a new Para Powerlifting office was opened in Samana, Patiala, under the leadership of Yogesh Shelly. The office was formally inaugurated jointly by IRS JP Singh and Satya Prakash Sangwan, marking an important step towards strengthening grassroots infrastructure and support for para athletes in the region. This office is expected to serve as a hub for training, guidance, and coordination for para athletes from nearby districts and states.

Speaking at the inauguration, IRS JP Singh emphasised the importance of local-level infrastructure and strong leadership in identifying talent and supporting athletes. Satya Prakash Sangwan also highlighted the role of such initiatives in building inclusive platforms and providing better opportunities for para athletes to excel at national and international levels.