Webinar-Introduction to Para Sports: Your Pathway to Becoming a Paralympian
Para sports represent a global movement of inclusion, courage, resilience, and world-class athletic excellence. This webinar is your gateway to understanding what Para sports are, how the Paralympic movement works, and how individuals with physical, visual, or intellectual impairments can begin their own Paralympic journey.
This Webinar will introduce you to the values, history, structure, and opportunities within Para sports—whether you’re a beginner, a coach, an educator, or someone passionate about inclusive sport.
INR 500 (inclusive of GST)
Duration: 60–90 minutesA Course Designed by Experts in Para Sports
Why Attend
- Build a clear, structured understanding of Para sports
- Know exactly how to take the first step into Para sport
- Learn how classification works and why it matters
- Discover sports best suited to different impairment types
- Understand the full pathway from beginner to Paralympian
- Gain insights backed by real athlete examples & IPC guidelines
- Perfect introduction before joining advanced PCI or Charkos Academy courses
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for:
- Individuals with disabilities interested in starting sports
- Parents, guardians & caregivers
- Physiotherapists & rehab professionals
- Coaches & educators
- Students of physiotherapy, sports science & PE
- Sports administrators, NGOs & community organisations
- Anyone who wants to understand Para sports from the ground up
Who is this course for?
Physiotherapists & rehabilitation specialists
Sports scientists & strength-conditioning coaches
Coaches across all Para and able-bodied sports
Physical education teachers & educators
Students of sports science, physiotherapy, and allied health
Sports administrators, NGOs, and grassroots program leaders
Key Takeaways
You will walk away with:
- A solid understanding of Para sports and the Paralympic movement
- Clarity on impairment categories and athlete classification
- Knowledge of the Paralympic journey timeline
- Awareness of sports, organisations & resources you can access
- A personalised starter action plan to begin your journey
Reserve Your Spot
Take your first step toward understanding Para sports and the inclusive athletic world that changes lives. Whether you hope to compete, coach, educate, or support — this webinar will give you the foundation you need.
Join us and begin your Paralympic journey today.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this webinar, you will understand:
1. What Para Sports Are
- Competitive sports designed for individuals with physical, visual, or intellectual disabilities
- How Para sports embody values like determination, respect, equality, courage, and inspiration
- Why Para sports are elite, not “adapted alternatives”
2. The Paralympic Movement
- Brief history of the Paralympics — from Rome 1960 to today’s global phenomenon
- Governance by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
- How the Games have grown to 4,000+ athletes from 180+ countries
3. Understanding Classification
- Why classification is essential for fair competition
- Eligible impairment types (physical, visual, intellectual)
- How athletes are evaluated and placed into sport classes
- Medical assessment → functional assessment → class allocation → re-evaluation → appeals
4. Popular Para Sports
Featuring examples from the visuals in the brochure :
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Para Athletics
- Para Swimming
- Wheelchair Tennis
- Para Powerlifting
- Para Badminton
- Other major Paralympic sports
6. Inspirational Athlete Stories
Including the example of Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden and her message for aspiring athletes
Gain Advantage From experts
Dr. Manish Rana (Physio) is a leading expert in Para sports classification and athlete development in India. He currently serves as the Director of Sports Development & Performance and Head of Classification at the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), where he oversees national classification programs, capacity-building initiatives, and education for classifiers across the country.
He is trained as a World Para Swimming International Classifier (Medical – Trainee) and a Level 2 World Para Athletics Classifier, with international experience working at the International Paralympic Committee in Bonn, Germany. His global exposure includes managing athlete data systems, supporting NPCs worldwide, and contributing to classification research and education.
Dr. Rana has played key roles at major competitions including the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Asian Para Games, World Para Athletics Championships, and numerous national championships. His leadership at the Performance & Recovery Centre in Paris supported India’s best-ever Paralympic performance.
Academically, he holds an MSc in Musculoskeletal Sports Science & Health from Loughborough University (UK)and advanced physiotherapy qualifications from India. His clinical background includes serving as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at HCA Healthcare UK, treating elite athletes and high-performance professionals.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Rana is recognised for his blend of clinical expertise, international classification knowledge, and commitment to strengthening India’s Para sports ecosystem. He is widely regarded as one of the country’s most impactful emerging leaders in Para sport development.
How The WEBINAR Benifits You
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Flexibility & convenience of time and space and Receive a recognised certificate that adds value to your academic and professional profile.
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Gain a solid foundation in Para sports classification, enabling you to understand athlete eligibility, impairment groups, and sport classes with confidence
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Increase your opportunities within federations, sports organisations, rehabilitation centres, educational institutions, and high-performance systems.
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Gain insights into real-world cases from national and international events, helping you apply concepts practically.
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Strengthen your career pathway toward becoming a classifier, technical official, or Para sports specialist.
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Understand classification processes across major Para sports, making you more versatile as a coach, therapist, or sports professional.
Get Certified By Charkos Academy and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)
Yes! You will get a Webinar attendance certificate by Charkos Academy and PCI once you attend the Webinar!
FAQ
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for individuals with disabilities interested in sports, physiotherapists, coaches, educators, PE teachers, students, NGOs, and anyone who wants to understand Para sports and the Paralympic pathway.
What will I learn in this webinar?
You will learn what Para sports are, how classification works, how the Paralympic pathway is structured, popular Paralympic sports, and how individuals can start their journey
Will this webinar help me or my child start Para sports?
Yes. The session provides step-by-step guidance on identifying suitable sports, finding local clubs, and understanding classification requirements — all based on the brochure’s pathway model
Is the course recognised by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)?
Yes. The course content is aligned with PCI’s goals for developing a skilled Para sports workforce, and the trainer is the Head of Classification at PCI.
Do I need any prior knowledge of Para sports to join?
No. Para sports welcome beginners at all levels. Many Paralympians start with no competitive experience at all.
Does this webinar certify me as an athlete or classifier?
No. This is an awareness and orientation session. It prepares you with the knowledge and confidence to take the next steps but does not provide official certification.
Can I attend if I don’t have a disability?
Absolutely. Coaches, teachers, medical professionals, and anyone supporting Para athletes are encouraged to attend.
How long does it take to become a Paralympian?
It usually takes 3–7 years of structured training and competition, depending on age, sport, and access to coaching
This course provides the foundational knowledge required to begin your classifier journey. It does not certify you as a classifier, but it prepares you for further national or international classifier training.
