Satya Prakash Sangwan Appointed Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement Leadership | Satya Prakash Sangwan appointed as Chef de Mission (CDM) for Indian contingent at Paris Paralympics. |
| Sangwan's Background | - Vice President of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). - Over a decade of service to the Paralympic movement. |
| Paris Paralympics 2024 | - India's largest-ever contingent: 84 para-athletes in 12 sports disciplines. |
| Role of Chef de Mission | - Leadership, mentorship, strategic planning, and liaison with Paralympic Games organizers. |
| Statement from PCI President | Devendra Jhajharia endorses Sangwan's appointment, citing his integral role in PCI for over a decade. |
| Significance of Appointment | - Expected to boost India's Paralympic aspirations. - Follows India's best-ever performance at Tokyo 2020 (19 medals). |