Divya Agarwal
New Delhi [India], October 26: In a significant development aimed at strengthening the financial administration and institutional framework of para sports in India, Yogesh Sharma, popularly known as Shelly, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
The appointment ceremony was held at the Head Office of the Paralympic Committee of India in New Delhi, in the presence of senior PCI officials and distinguished representatives of the para sports community.
The official appointment letter was formally handed over to Yogesh Sharma (Shelly) by Shri Satyanarayana Ji, Chairperson of PCI & Chief Coach; Shri Jayawant Hammanavar, Secretary General of PCI; and Shri J.P. Singh, Chairman of Para Powerlifting, PCI.
The appointment marks an important step towards reinforcing the financial planning, administrative efficiency and long-term development initiatives of the Paralympic Committee of India.
As Chairman of the Finance Committee, Yogesh Sharma will be entrusted with responsibilities relating to financial oversight, strategic financial planning, resource management and supporting transparent financial practices within the committee’s framework.
His new role is expected to contribute to the effective implementation of financial strategies that support para-athlete development, national and international sporting participation, training programmes and other institutional initiatives undertaken by PCI.
The Paralympic Committee of India continues to play a vital role in promoting para sports, strengthening opportunities for athletes with disabilities and supporting India’s representation at prestigious international sporting competitions.
With this appointment, the committee aims to further strengthen its administrative and financial structure to support the growing requirements of India’s para sports ecosystem.
Yogesh Sharma (Shelly)’s appointment as Chairman of the Finance Committee represents another step towards strengthening the institutional foundation of Indian para sports and supporting the continued growth of the Paralympic movement in the country.
