Atul Kaushik is an Indian para-athlete. He is identified within the broader community of Indian sportspersons competing in para-sports, a category of athletics for persons with physical, sensory, or intellectual impairments.
Key Facts
| Name | Atul Kaushik |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Para-athletics |
| Wikidata ID | Q136419678 |
Background
Para-athletics in India is governed by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), which is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as the apex body for Paralympic sports in the country. Indian para-athletes participate in domestic competitions such as the National Para Athletics Championships, as well as international events including the Asian Para Games, the World Para Athletics Championships, and the Summer Paralympic Games.
The growth of para-sports in India has been particularly notable since the 2010s, with increased institutional support, structured training programmes, and improved performances at multi-sport events. Athletes are typically classified into competition categories based on the nature and degree of their impairment, following the framework set by World Para Athletics.
Significance
As an Indian para-athlete, Atul Kaushik forms part of a generation of competitors contributing to the rising profile of disability sport in India. Indian para-athletes have, in recent editions of the Paralympic Games and Asian Para Games, brought home medal tallies that exceed those of the able-bodied national contingent at corresponding events, reflecting the expansion of the discipline.
Related Topics
- Paralympic Committee of India
- Para-athletics
- India at the Paralympics
- Asian Para Games
- Sports in India
References
- Wikidata: Atul Kaushik (Q136419678)