In Which City will the World's First High-altitude Para Sports Center be Established?

To boost sports in India, the world’s first high-altitude para sports center will soon be established in Leh, Ladakh. The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) for this project.

This landmark step will give a unique identity to Ladakh and enhance India’s presence in parasports. It’s seen as a significant move, especially with the 2028 Paralympics in sight.

World’s First High-Altitutde Para Sports Centre

Adv Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC, expressed pride in the establishment of the world’s first high-altitude para sports center in Leh. He added, “Indian para athletes won 29 medals, including 7 gold, at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, highlighting the incredible talent in our country.”

Special Arrangements for Training for Children:

During the center's construction, AMF will select 15 children with special needs (CwSN) from the Leh-Ladakh region. These children will be screened, counseled, and trained at the "Infinity Parasports Academy and Rehabilitation Centre" in Hyderabad.

Advanced Facilities for Para Athletes:

AMF founder Aditya Mehta said, "Leh-Ladakh becoming a para sports hub will mark a new era, not just for the region but also for India's future in international competitions."

Para Sports Included:

The center will offer training in various para sports, including:

Para Sports: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Blind Football, Boccia, Canoeing, Cycling, Equestrian, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Shooting, Volleyball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Wheelchair Rugby, and Wheelchair Tennis.

Winter Games: Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Ice Hockey, Para Snowboard, and Wheelchair Curling.

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