World body suspends Paralympic Committee of India for indefinite period
This is the third time when India's sporting body has been suspended
New Delhi: The International Paralympic Committee on Friday suspended the Paralympic Committee of India following the poor treatment it offered to athletes during the 15th National Paralympic Meet. The event took place in Ghaziabad last month.
Differently abled athletes participating in a national tournament provided stay at unfurnished building in Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/dyOhmlrQc8
— ANI (@ANI_news) March 22, 2015The world body on Wednesday sent an email and a letter to inform PCI about the indefinite suspension. This is the third time when India's sporting body has been suspended.
In a shocking case of official apathy, differently-abled sportspersons participating in the 15th National Para-Athletics Championships have been put up at unfurnished and unhygienic accommodations, prompting the Sports Ministry to seek a report from the organisers.
The athletes participating in the National Para-Athletics Championships were in for a shock when they reached here only to be handed messy and unkempt rooms at a building in Ghaziabad.
Following the incident, the president of the Paralympic Committee of India Rajesh Tomar was sacked from his post over lack of facilities at the recently concluded tournament.
The PCI is also facing government’s dereognition after sports minister issued a show-cause notice to the association. The paralympic body needs to respond by Friday.