India set to showcase para-sports vision at Asian meet

India will join the continent’s top para-sports stakeholders at the 2025 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards and General Assembly in Astana, Kazakhstan, from August 10 to 15, as the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) seeks to play a key role in shaping the region’s para-sports future.

As India prepares to host the World Para Athletics Championships later this year, PCI president Devendra Jhajharia and general secretary Jaywant Hammanavar will represent the country at the high-profile gathering.

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Bringing together delegates from 45 Asian National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), the event will also see participation from para-athletes, APC Executive Board members, standing committees, international federations, Games organising committees, and global sports organisations.

With over 200 attendees expected, the meet serves as a pivotal moment for shaping the future of para-sports governance and development across Asia. The week will begin with a two-day conference featuring presentations and workshops on topics critical to the advancement of para-sports. This will be followed by the APC General Assembly, where key decisions such as the approval of the strategic plan and financial accounts will be made.

A major highlight of the event will be the Asian Awards ceremony, which will honour excellence in para-sports across seven categories: Best Male and Female Athletes, Youth Athlete, Team Performance, Exemplary Official, Best Photography, and Outstanding NPC Performance.

Ahead of the event, Jhajharia underlined India’s commitment to active participation and sharing its vision for para-sports.

“The 2025 APC Conference and Assembly is a vital platform not just for collaboration but also for showcasing the work each nation is doing to empower para-athletes. India is at a transformative stage in para sports, and we look forward to sharing our journey, especially our preparations for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi,” Jhajharia said.

“At the Paralympic Committee of India, we are committed to delivering a championship of the highest global standards and to establishing India as a leading host for inclusive sporting events. These efforts reflect our broader mission to make India a central force in the global para sports ecosystem. This conference is also a chance to learn, exchange best practices, and reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive sporting future across Asia,” he added.