Paralympic Commitee of Punjab - PCP 2.38

Paralympic Committee of Punjab (PCP) is the official body of the Paralympic committee of India and the International Paralympic committee. It’s the Punjab state’s representative organization of elite sports for athletes with disabilities. The PCP supervises and co-ordinates the Paralympic games of Punjab and some other multi-disability state and regional championships. It promotes and teaches the sports to the disabled people of Punjab.

WHAT WE DO
The Paralympic Committee of Punjab looks into the welfare of paraplegic & handicapped individuals while providing then with facilities to develop skills in various sports and athletics. The committee organizes tournaments the winners of which then compete at the national level before going on to the International Paralympics Tournament held across the globe.
This Committee was formed in 2006 and has since supported individuals who have gone ahead and won prizes at international tournaments and brought accolades to our state and country. To this day The Paralympic Committee Of Punjab has 40 international players and 2 Olympians, where one has won a bronze medal at the Athens Paralympic Games.
We have over 300 athletes participating in national & international events. Our aim has been to provide facilities for handicapped athletes as well as create an awareness of problems that the handicapped & disabled people face in Punjab & India in general. We use the proceeds from these events to facilitate our athletes with their requirements including traveling, accommodation, sports kits & equipments while also enabling better coaching. 100% of the funds collected are used to support the handicapped people in Punjab & India, all administrative costs are borne by PCP

HISTORY.
In the year 2003 S. Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu Talwandi (sippy Sidhu) started an organization at State level for promotion and development of sports for physically challenged This was registered during the year 2006 with the registrar of co- operative societies, Punjab. The objectives of this organization was to promote sports for the disabled of Punjab state, Identifying the disabled sports persons at state level, imparting necessary training to them and preparing them to take part in State, National and International Sports meets was the major activity of this organization. In order to exhibit the skills of our disabled sportsmen it was essential to participate in National & international sports meets. Hence this organization got itself affiliated to the Paralympic Committee of India , which is the supreme body for disabled sports in India. Sukhmanpreet singh sidhu is the Joint Secretary General of the paralympic committee of India & secretary general of Paralympic committee of Punjab. He is a leading lawyer in the supreme Court of India , a international sportsman in shooting and a social activist.

AFFILIATIONS & RECOGINATIONS
The PCP is affiliated to the following organizations:
• International Paralympic committee
• Paralympic Committee Of India
• Government of Punjab
• Sports Development Association of India
• HUMENS

VISION

The vision of the Paralympic Committee of Punjab (PCP), is
‘To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.’

Enable - Creating conditions for athlete empowerment

Paralympic Athletes - The primary focus, from initiation to elite level

Achieve - Sporting excellence is the goal of a sport centred organisation

Inspire & Excite - Touch the heart of all people for a more equitable society

Founded in September 2006 as a non-profit organization, it is based in Punjab, India and aims to develop sports opportunities for all people with an impairment from the beginner to elite level.
It employs nearly 70 people from 20 districts and is composed of a General Assembly (highest decision making body), a Governing Board (executive body), a Management Team and various Standing Committees, sub committees and Councils.
ASPIRATION
Athletes and the Paralympic Games are at the heart of our Movement. Their performances and incredible stories teach the values of acceptance and appreciation for people with an impairment. The Paralympic Movement builds a bridge which links sport with social awareness thus contributing to the development of a more equitable society with respect and equal opportunities for all individuals.

PARALYMPIC VALUES
Courage
This value encompasses the unique spirit of the para-athlete who seeks to accomplish what the general public deems ‘unexpected’ but what the athlete knows as ‘truth’. The Paralympic brand and its values are tangible manifestations of what it means to push oneself beyond expectations.
Determination
Overcoming obstacles and conquering adversity are popular concepts that resonate with the general public; for the para-athlete, the value is more applicable to pushing ones physical ability to the absolute limit.
Inspiration
The stories and accomplishments of para-athletes induce intense and personal emotions. The Paralympic experience has the power to change lives when the Paralympic Spirit is applied to one’s personal life.
Equality
Paralympic sport – from the grassroots to the elite level – reflects Paralympic ideals and also acts as an agent for change to break down social barriers and discrimination against persons with an impairment. The Paralympic Movement strives to create a more equal society through initiatives like the Agitos Foundation, developments projects, education programmes and gender equality campaigns.

STRUCTURE OF PCP
Sub-committees in all 22 Districts of Punjab to manage the affairs of the PCP
• It constitutes of 15 members and 1 chairperson
• Following are the mandatory members in the subcommittee
I) Disabled
II) Doctor
III) Advocate
IV) Sportsperson with administration experience
V) Registered individual of the Sports Development Association of India
VI) Registered individual of the HUMENS


WORKS OF THE SUB COMMITTEE :
I) Registration of Schools/ colleges /university & educational institutes
II) Registration of Disabled person who want to join Sports
III) Locating Infrastructure for the different games where the players can do training.
IV) Finding coaches for the different games
V) To forward the names of the players to the standing committee PCP

WORKS OF THE REGISTERED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
• Prepare the list of Disabled students in your institution and email it to info@pcpunjab.org
• Inform the disabled student about PCP and hand over the information guide
• Get the sportsman registration form filled
• Announce in the assemblies and gatherings about the PCP( information will be provided)
• Tell the students if they know any disabled person inform him about PCP give him/her the phone no 0172-6500006