Leh–Ladakh : The world’s first High Altitude Para Sports Center dedicated to the training of para-athletes in the country will be set up in Leh, Ladakh. It will focus on training for international competitions with the larger goal of preparing para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect has been approved by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh and Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF). The High-Altitude Para Sports Center will provide inclusive, world-class training to para-athletes not only from India but from across the world, giving them a unique competitive edge in the high-altitude training environment and also provide Indian para athletes with the opportunity to excel in the sport. You will also get an opportunity to train with the champions.
‘It is a matter of great pride for us that Leh will set up the world’s first high-altitude center for para sports. Indian para-athletes are making their mark on the world stage, with the 29 medals, including seven gold, that India won at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, a testament to the talent we have in our country. Advocate Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councilor of Ladakh, said, ‘I am confident that this center will not only help in harnessing the potential of the region, but will also make a huge contribution in the journey of making India among the top-10 countries by the next Paralympics. ‘
List of sports included:
Para Sports: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Blind Football, Boccia, Canoeing, Cycling, Horse Riding, 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.
