Sports · 26 July 2026

PCI and CPSFI Sign MoU to Bid for 2029 World Abilitysport Games

Exam-focused facts from the 26 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly bid for the 2029 World Abilitysport Games.
  • The Games are expected to bring together over 1,500 athletes, team officials, technical delegates, classifiers, and support personnel from member nations.
  • Chennai and Bhubaneshwar are under consideration as potential host cities for the event.
  • The proposed sports programme includes Para Athletics, Para Swimming, Para Badminton, Para Fencing, CP Football, Para Table Tennis, and Para Wheelchair Basketball 3-a-side.
  • PCI President Devendra Jhajharia stated that hosting the 2029 Games would be a significant milestone for India's Paralympic movement.

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