Paralympics Committee of India

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to recommend the name of five-time Paralympian Naresh Sharma as an additional participant in the 50 meter parashooting event in Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020, starting from August 24.

The petition of five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma, challenging the Delhi High Court order against his arbitrary non-selection for the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 by the Paralympics Committee of India, will be heard by the Supreme Court this afternoon.

The Delhi High Court today issued a notice on a plea moved by Arjuna Awardee and international para-swimmer Prasanta Karmakar, seeking immediate stay on his suspension.

Prashant Karmakar, an Arjuna Awardee and renowned para-swimmer, has reached the Delhi High Court challenging the 3-year suspension imposed on him by the Paralympics Committee of India (PCI).