Satya Prakash Sangwan Appointed Chef de Mission for India at Paris 2024 Paralympics

The Paralympic Committee of India has named Satya Prakash Sangwan as the Chef de Mission for the Indian team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Sangwan, Vice President of PCI, will oversee 84 para-athletes across 12 disciplines, bringing extensive experience and dedication to the role.

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has appointed Satya Prakash Sangwan as the Chef de Mission for the Indian team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, as announced on Tuesday. Sangwan, who also serves as the Vice President of PCI, comes with over a decade of dedicated experience in the Paralympic movement.

In his pivotal role as Chef de Mission, Sangwan will lead India's largest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes competing across 12 sports disciplines. His responsibilities include ensuring comprehensive support and guidance for the team, overseeing seamless operations, and fostering a positive environment to inspire peak performance.

Expressing his gratitude, Sangwan said, "It is a great honour to be entrusted with this responsibility. I am committed to ensuring that our athletes have everything they need to succeed and make India proud at the Paralympics." PCI President Devendra Jhajharia commented, "Satya Prakash Sangwan has been an integral part of the Paralympic Committee of India for over a decade. His dedication and leadership have always been an inspiration to our athletes. We are confident that under his guidance as Chef de Mission, our team will achieve great success at the Paris Paralympics 2024."

Sangwan's long-standing dedication and extensive experience in para-sports have earned him respect within the community, making his appointment as Chef de Mission a testament to his unwavering commitment to promoting and supporting para-athletes in India. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)