Uttarakhand
National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship in Uttarakhand
- 20 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship in Uttarakhand in January 2026.
Key Points
- Event: The Championship was inaugurated virtually from COER University, Roorkee.
- Nature of sport: Paralympic powerlifting.
- Focus: The championship highlights powerlifting as a sport of resilience, discipline, courage and self-confidence, especially for persons with disabilities.
- Objective: Promotion of inclusive sports, empowerment of persons with disabilities, and national-level competitive exposure.
- Golden era of Indian sports: The CM described the past decade as a “golden chapter” for Indian sports.
- He also referenced India’s milestone performances, including 29 medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and success in other international para sports events.
- Policy Alignment: It aligns with Khelo India and national sports development initiatives.
- Reinforces Uttarakhand’s identity as Khelbhoomi (sports destination).
- Uttarakhand as sports hub: Uttarakhand’s emergence as a sports destination, hosting national events like the 38th National Games successfully.
| Read More: 2024 Paris Paralympics, 38th National Games |
