Growing network
The PSAP network spans 20 districts units. Regular competitions will now be held at the district and club levels. Some universities have also recently extended recognition to Paralympic sports.
Efforts are on to commission new infrastructure across the Punjab, rope in foreign coaches and provide opportitunities for the disabled athletes.
New Shooting Ranges
New shooting ranges are being planned for the disabled athletes near Chandigarh .These ranges will soon be equipped with the latest version of the SIUS ASCOR electronic target system (EST).
Dealing with the Government
The PCP has been interacting with the Government to bring about relaxation in the import policy for equipment used in the sports. The PSAP has convinced the Punjab Government to offer cash incentives to physically challenged athletes competing at the international level. Gold, silver and bronze medal winners will be awarded Rs. 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh, and Rs 2 lakh, respectively. The state government has added cash awards for physically challenged players in their sports policy. The move will definitely encourage physically challenged athletes of the state to pursue the sports more seriously.
International exposure
The PSAP is convincing the Government that disabled sportsmen can also win medals in international competitions. As a result, from time to time, athletes picked by PSAP have not only participated in international competitions but also turned in exemplary performances such as at the Athens Paralympics Commonwealth Games in Melbourne (Australia) in March 2006 and World Championships in 2007.
Selection Process
Selection for National and international competitions is strictly based on merit. Regular selection trials are held of the athletes. Selection is based on scores achieved in these trials as well as national and international meets. The selection committee comprises the President and Secretary General of PSAP ,Coach, and an ex-eminent sportsmen.
Punjab Squad
The PSAP has laid down qualifying standards to gain entry in the Punjab Squad. These are updated periodically depending on the prevailing performance of the athletes . Those who meet the criteria are provided regular training under a qualified coach and their boarding and lodging expenses for the coaching camps are borne by the Government.
Competitions
Every year, the PSAP will be organizing the following competitions:
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Punjab Paralympic Shooting Championship (PPSC).
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Punjab Paralympic Athletics Championship (PPAC).
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Punjab Paralympic Powerlifting Championship (PPPC).
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Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu Memorial Paralympic Games.
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Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu Memorial Paralympic Inter School Games.
PSAP Judges License
The PSAP will be having pool of qualified judges, holding the ‘A’ and ‘B’ Judges Licenses, who are eligible to conduct competitions according to rules and regulations laid by the international body.
Now, the need is being felt to appoint technical officials with adequate knowledge about working of the equipment and to conduct competitions of the disabled athletes.
Currant Achievement 2017
This year in (Athletic) Aamit Kumar, Dilbardeep Singh Sandhu, Mithan, Beant Singh, Vivek Sharma, (Taekwondo) Vinna Arora, (Power lifting) Rajinder Singh, Parmjit Singh, Pavinder Singh, Manpreet Kaur etc.
