The roles are honorary in nature and form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the development and outreach of para powerlifting in India, with continued emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility in sports.
Sahil Seth nominated as Honorary Chairman, Para Powerlifting Punjab as well as Honorary Director (Public Relations & Communications), India Para Powerlifting.
Sahil Seth has been nominated as Honorary Chairman, Para Powerlifting Punjab as well as Honorary Director (Public Relations & Communications), India Para Powerlifting, by the body functioning under the Paralympic Committee of India.
The roles are honorary in nature and form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the development and outreach of para powerlifting in India, with continued emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility in sports.
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“It is a privilege to be associated with efforts aimed at supporting para athletes. Para sport carries an important social dimension, and it is essential that we approach it with sensitivity while strengthening systems that enable athletes to perform and progress,” Seth said in a statement.
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“The focus will remain on contributing constructively to development, accessibility, and recognition,” Seth added.
Seth, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (2011 batch), has served in various administrative capacities in government.
In his capacity as Honorary Chairman for Punjab, he will be associated with supporting grassroots participation, facilitating identification of athletes, and contributing to the development of the sport within the state.
As Honorary Director (Public Relations & Communications), Seth will be engaged in communication initiatives, public outreach, and stakeholder coordination at the national level.
Along with his official responsibilities, he has been associated, in an honorary and voluntary capacity, with initiatives across sports, arts, and social outreach. Among these include his association with the Delphic Games, aimed at supporting and promoting artistic talent.
Moreover, Seth has been involved in social initiatives via Prasara Foundation, making significant contributions towards activities such as food distribution drives, tree plantation efforts, support for orphanages and old-age homes, and seasonal relief initiatives including blanket distribution.
Additionally, he has engaged with creative pursuits reflecting an interest in the arts, including acting in the film “Bal Naren” and authoring the book “A Confused Mind Story.”
He has also been associated, in an honorary capacity, with initiatives linked to BRICS platforms.
The nominations come at a time when para sports in India continue to receive increased attention, with emphasis on strengthening institutional support systems and improving visibility for athletes at national and international levels.
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