Sonowal said he has asked for a detailed report from Paralympic Committee of India as well as from his secretary after athletes participating in the championships (March 20-22) at Janhit Para Sports Grounds at Ghaziabad were asked to stay at messy and unkempt rooms at a building. The championship was organised by Uttar Pradesh unit of the Paralympic Committee of India. “Well-being of all athletes is a priority for us. Differently-abled athletes and their well-being is a priority for us. We are examining the matter and looking into the reasons for mismanagement of the event,” Sonowal said.
“I have asked my sports secretary to take immediate action and submit a report within 24 hours and based on that I will take action. From our part, there is no discrimination between abled-bodied and differently abled athletes. “The national federations, whether of abled-bodied and differently-abled, have a duty and responsibility to look after the well-being of athletes. If they have any problem, they should have approached us. ,” he added.
“I have asked my sports secretary to take immediate action and submit a report within 24 hours and based on that I will take action. From our part, there is no discrimination between abled-bodied and differently abled athletes. “The national federations, whether of abled-bodied and differently-abled, have a duty and responsibility to look after the well-being of athletes. If they have any problem, they should have approached us. ,” he added.