New Delhi, Aug 14, 2024: The Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) has named Svayam as the official accessibility partner for the Paris Paralympics 2024.
As the official accessibility partner of PCI, Svayam is geared furthering the cause of accessibility and inclusivity in sports, making transportation accessible and inclusive for the entire Indian Para Contingent.
With over 4,000 athletes competing in 22 sports, the event to be held from August 28 to September 8, promises intense competition on the global stage.
Svayam, a not-for-profit initiative of the Sminu Jindal Charitable Trust in its ongoing collaboration for the last 4-5 years with PCI will continue to promote accessibility by providing accessible transportation and conducting comprehensive access audits of pre-identified hotels and buildings where the para-players will be staying in New Delhi. Donating a fully modified accessible vehicle to the PCI was Svayam’s way to enhance mobility and support para-players.
Expressing her elation at the association, Sminu Jindal, Founder-Chairperson, Svayam, said, “Being the Accessibility Partner is both an honor and a responsibility. Our partnership continues to break down barriers and promote dignity and independence for people with reduced mobility. This year too Svayam will ensure that the dignity of para-players hailing from across the country is not compromised. We are dedicated to creating an equitable environment where every player can focus on their performance without worrying about accessibility. We look forward to more such opportunities in the future.”
Svayam has a proven track record of promoting accessibility in sports and supporting PCI in various events, including their involvement during the Tokyo Paralympics 2021 and in the 5th Indian Open Para-Athletic International Championship & Regional Sports Training held at Bangalore in 2023. Svayam was also associated with the first Khelo India Para Games 2023 under the Sports Authority of India (SAI), and the Disability Cricket Council of India (DCCI) since the year 2020.
