Archive · 27 Jan 2026
JP Singh Meets Uttarakhand CM for Para Powerlifting Growth
JP Singh, the head of India Para Powerlifting, met with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, to talk about making para powerlifting better in the state and the whole country.
This meeting is seen as a big step forward for para athletes.
Earlier, on January 16, the Chief Minister started the National Para Powerlifting Championship 2026, where more than 500 para athletes from all over India took part.
Since JP Singh became the chairman, para powerlifting in India has grown a lot, with more competitions and better chances for athletes.
The Chief Minister praised the athletes and promised that the Uttarakhand government will support the sport.
Many athletes feel happy and hopeful about their future in para powerlifting because of JP Singh's leadership.
JP Singh, Chairman of India Para Powerlifting, met Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to discuss the sport's growth.
The meeting is seen as a positive step towards creating more opportunities for para athletes.
Uttarakhand CM inaugurated the National Para Powerlifting Championship 2026 on January 16, with over 500 athletes participating.
Under JP Singh's leadership, para powerlifting in India has expanded with better systems and more exposure for athletes.
The Uttarakhand government assured full support for the growth and promotion of para powerlifting.
- Who
- JP Singh (Chairman, India Para Powerlifting) and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Meeting to discuss the growth and future of para powerlifting
- When
- January 27 (meeting), January 16 (National Championship)
- Where
- New Delhi (meeting), COER University, Roorkee (Championship)
- Why
- To create more opportunities for para athletes and promote the sport
- Meeting Participants
- JP Singh (Chairman, India Para Powerlifting) and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Event
- Discussion on para powerlifting growth
- National Championship
- Held at COER University, Roorkee on January 16
- Athlete Participation
- Over 500 para athletes from across India
- Growth Under JP Singh
- Expanded sport, improved systems, better athlete exposure
- Uttarakhand Government Support
- Assured full support for para powerlifting