{"id":111480,"date":"2026-09-17T12:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/chairman-of-paralympic-sports-development-pci-shubham-chaudhary-meets-swiss-member-of-parliament-dr-nik-gugger-in-switzerland\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T14:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:47:52","slug":"chairman-of-paralympic-sports-development-pci-shubham-chaudhary-meets-swiss-member-of-parliament-dr-nik-gugger-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianweekend.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/chairman-of-paralympic-sports-development-pci-shubham-chaudhary-meets-swiss-member-of-parliament-dr-nik-gugger-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development (PCI) Shubham Chaudhary Meets Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>High-Level Interaction Focuses on Para-Sports Development and Strengthening India\u2013Switzerland Sports Cooperation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Bern [Switzerland], September 17:<\/strong><\/strong> In a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in para-sports, <strong>Shubham Chaudhary, Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), met Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger during his visit to Switzerland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The high-level interaction focused on the development and promotion of para-sports, athlete empowerment, international sporting partnerships and opportunities for greater cooperation between <strong>India and Switzerland in the field of sports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, <strong>Shubham Chaudhary and Dr. Nik Gugger<\/strong> exchanged views on the evolving global para-sports ecosystem and discussed the importance of creating stronger opportunities and professional pathways for para-athletes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions covered key areas such as <strong>grassroots talent development, international exposure, professional coaching, modern sporting infrastructure, sports science and institutional knowledge-sharing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaudhary highlighted India\u2019s growing presence in international para-sports and emphasised the need to build a sustainable system that supports athletes throughout their sporting journey\u2014from grassroots talent identification and professional development to elite-level training and participation in major international competitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He underlined that the growth of para-sports should extend beyond medals and competitive achievements. Long-term progress also requires sustained attention to <strong>athlete welfare, accessibility, quality coaching, modern infrastructure, professional training and international exposure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key part of the interaction centred on the potential for <strong>India\u2013Switzerland sports cooperation<\/strong>. The discussions explored opportunities for sharing sporting expertise, athlete-development practices, coaching methodologies, sports science knowledge and institutional experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting also highlighted how stronger connections between sporting organisations and stakeholders across countries can help build a more <strong>inclusive, professional and athlete-centric sporting ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interaction further underlined the importance of <strong>sports diplomacy<\/strong> in strengthening relationships between nations. Sport can serve as a bridge by bringing together athletes, institutions, sporting organisations and communities while promoting mutual understanding, inclusion and international friendship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <strong>Chairman of Paralympic Sports Development, PCI<\/strong>, Shubham Chaudhary reiterated his commitment to expanding opportunities for para-athletes and strengthening India\u2019s international engagement in para-sports development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting between <strong>Shubham Chaudhary and Swiss Member of Parliament Dr. Nik Gugger<\/strong> reflected a shared interest in promoting sport as a platform for <strong>inclusion, empowerment, international cooperation, and sustainable athlete development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interaction with Switzerland marks an important step towards expanding international dialogue around para-sports and exploring meaningful avenues for future sporting cooperation between <strong>India and Switzerland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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