Training and Coaching for Persons with Disabilities in Sports in India

The National Sports Development Fund provides financial assistance to sportspersons with disabilities to cover their training, coaching, and competition expenses.

The Paralympic Committee of India is the national governing body for sports for persons with disabilities in India.

The Paralympic Training Center is the national coaching camp for sportspersons with disabilities in India.

The first National Games for Persons with Disabilities in India were held in New Delhi in 1994.

The National Paralympic Games is the annual sports event for persons with disabilities organized by the Paralympic Committee of India.

Devendra Jhajharia has won the most Paralympic medals among Indian sportspersons with a disability, with a total of 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal.

Mariyappan Thangavelu won the gold medal in the men's high jump at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Deepa Malik won the gold medal in the women's shot put at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda won the gold medal in the men's discus throw at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Devendra Jhajharia has won the most medals at the Commonwealth Games among Indian sportspersons with a disability, with a total of 8 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze).

Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Deepa Malik won the gold medal in the women's shot put at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda won the gold medal in the men's discus throw at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Devendra Jhajharia has won the most medals at the Asian Games among Indian sportspersons with a disability, with a total of 10 medals (5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze).

Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2018 Asian Games.