The vision of the Para Sports Association of Punjab (PSAP), is ‘To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.’
Enable – Creating conditions for athlete empowerment
Paralympic Athletes – The primary focus, from initiation to elite level
Achieve – Sporting excellence is the goal of a sport centered organization
Inspire & Excite – Touch the heart of all people for a more equitable society
Founded in September 2006 as a non-profit organization, it is based in Punjab, India and aims to develop sports opportunities for all people with an impairment from the beginner to elite level.It employs nearly 70 people from 20 districts and is composed of a General Assembly (highest decision making body), a Governing Board (executive body), a Management Team and various Standing Committees, sub committees and Councils.
ASPIRATION
Athletes and the Paralympic Games are at the heart of our Movement. Their performances and incredible stories teach the values of acceptance and appreciation for people with an impairment. The Paralympic Movement builds a bridge which links sport with social awareness thus contributing to the development of a more equitable society with respect and equal opportunities for all individuals.
PARALYMPIC VALUES
Courage
This value encompasses the unique spirit of the para-athlete who seeks to accomplish what the general public deems ‘unexpected’ but what the athlete knows as ‘truth’. The Paralympic brand and its values are tangible manifestations of what it means to push oneself beyond expectations.
Determination
Overcoming obstacles and conquering adversity are popular concepts that resonate with the general public; for the para-athlete, the value is more applicable to pushing ones physical ability to the absolute limit.
Inspiration
The stories and accomplishments of para-athletes induce intense and personal emotions. The Paralympic experience has the power to change lives when the Paralympic Spirit is applied to one’s personal life.
Equality
Paralympic sport – from the grassroots to the elite level – reflects Paralympic ideals and also acts as an agent for change to break down social barriers and discrimination against persons with an impairment. The Paralympic Movement strives to create a more equal society through initiatives like the Agitos Foundation, developments projects, education programmed and gender equality campaigns.
OBJECTIVES
To Create awareness among the people of Punjab regarding the PSAP and its activities and to make specially able people join PSAP. Make more specially able people to join the PSAP and to make them Participate in the Paralympic Games
To organize & regulate the Games in State of Punjab
Generate employment for the PSAP athletes through PSAP program & Provide information regarding the job openings in government and private sector Coaching for the PCP athletes
To prepare quality Coaches & referees for the PCP athletes
Coordinating with government through PR department
Dietetics Department
Sponsorship’s for players
Medical Department for the players
Psychology & physiology Department
Media Department for the proper News coverage of the PCP athletes and the organization
