About Us – Bihar Para Sports Association (BPSA)

The Bihar Para Sports Association (BPSA) is the officially recognized apex body for the promotion, regulation, and development of para-sports in Bihar. Formed on 1st April 2000 by Dr. Shivajee Kumar, former Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Bihar, the BPSA operates as a non-profit, voluntary, and inclusive organization committed to empowering persons with disabilities through sports.

BPSA is registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860, and operates from its headquarters at:

103, Sheela Complex, New Bahadurpur, Bazar Samiti Road,
Rajendra Nagar, Patna – 800016, Bihar

The Association functions under the purview of the Bihar Department of Art, Culture, and Youth Affairs, which on 25 January 2016, officially acknowledged the registration of the Paralympic Committee of Bihar under the “Bihar Sports Association Registration, Recognition and Regulation Act, 2013” (Ref: Govt. Memo No. 3/2016).

As a State Paralympic body, BPSA adheres to the vision, guidelines, and ethics of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), ensuring compliance with the National Sports Development Code (NSDC) issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

🎯 Vision

To enable para-athletes of Bihar to achieve sporting excellence and to inspire and excite the nation and the world.

🚀 Mission

BPSA’s mission is to build a robust and inclusive para-sports framework where athletes with disabilities can train, compete, and thrive. The association promotes accessibility, excellence, equality, and inspiration through sport and community engagement.

🎯 Objectives

• Promote year-round sports training and competitions for athletes with disabilities
• Facilitate inclusive and accessible sport environments across Bihar
• Train and certify coaches, officials, and volunteers as per PCI standards
• Collaborate with educational and government bodies for para-sports integration
• Advocate for infrastructure and policy support for inclusive participation
• Organize State Para Games and facilitate participation in PCI and IPC events
• Uphold transparency and ethics as per PCI's Code of Conduct

🌐 Structure & Reach

BPSA currently includes:

• 38 District Para Sports Associations
• 9 Regional Commissionary Units

This network ensures equitable access and representation of talent across Bihar.

📜 Legal Status & Recognition

• Registered Office: 103, Sheela Complex, New Bahadurpur, Patna – 800016, Bihar
• Certificate of Registration: Issued on 23 May 2025 (Valid for Life Time)
• Recognized by: Dept. of Art, Culture & Youth, Govt. of Bihar (25.01.2016)

🧑‍⚖ Governance

BPSA is led by a qualified and inclusive executive board:

• Dr. Shivajee Kumar – President
• Santosh Kumar Sinha – Vice President
• Mr. Sandeep Kumar – Secretary (Former International Para Athlete & Coach)

All members serve in honorary roles under Government of India sports norms.

🏛 Affiliation

BPSA is affiliated with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and follows the regulatory framework of the IPC Handbook, PCI Constitution, and national sports governance policies.

📞 Contact Us

📍 Address: 103, Sheela Complex, New Bahadurpur, Rajendra Nagar, Patna – 800016
🌐 Website: https://biharparasports.org
✉ Email: paralympicbihar@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 94310 15499