India Bids for 2029 World Abilitysport Games: PCI and CPSFI Tie Up
Why in the news
Two Indian sports bodies for athletes with disabilities joined forces to try to bring a global multi-sport event to the country in 2029.
Key facts
- Partners: Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI).
- Agreement: an MoU to bid jointly.
- Event: 2029 World Abilitysport Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
- Possible hosts: Chennai and Bhubaneswar.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bidding bodies | PCI and CPSFI |
| Target year | 2029 |
| Candidate cities | Chennai, Bhubaneswar |
Exam angle
- Full names of PCI and CPSFI.
- Event year: 2029; cities under consideration: Chennai and Bhubaneswar.
- Status: only a bid so far, not a confirmed hosting.