Archive · 22 Jul 2026
PCI and CPSFI sign MoU for 2029 World Abilitysport Games bid
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI) have signed an agreement to work together to bid for hosting the 2029 World Abilitysport Games.
This event will feature sports like Para Athletics, Para Swimming, and Para Badminton, and is expected to bring over 1,500 athletes and officials from around the world.
Chennai and Bhubaneshwar are being considered as potential host cities.
The bid aims to boost the Paralympic movement in India and improve infrastructure and accessibility in the host city.
PCI and CPSFI signed an MoU to jointly bid for the 2029 World Abilitysport Games.
Potential host cities include Chennai and Bhubaneshwar.
The Games will feature disciplines like Para Athletics, Para Swimming, and Para Badminton.
Over 1,500 athletes and officials are expected to participate.
The bid aims to drive infrastructure development and promote the Paralympic movement in India.
- Who
- Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI)
- What
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly bid for the 2029 World Abilitysport Games
- When
- July 22
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To pursue the country’s bid to host the 2029 World Abilitysport Games and promote the Paralympic movement in India
Pro-Bid Perspective
Skeptical Perspective
Infrastructure Development
Pro-Bid Perspective
The bid will drive significant infrastructure development and accessibility improvements in the host city.
Skeptical Perspective
The bid may strain resources and infrastructure without guaranteed long-term benefits.
- Organizations Involved
- Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI)
- Potential Host Cities
- Chennai, Bhubaneshwar
- Expected Participants
- Over 1,500 athletes, team officials, technical delegates, classifiers, and support personnel
- Disciplines
- Para Athletics, Para Swimming, Para Badminton, Para Fencing, CP Football, Para Table Tennis, Para Wheelchair Basketball (3-a-side)
- Bid Significance
- Significant milestone in the growth of the Paralympic movement in India