Established based on National Sports Promotion Act, Article 34
To revitalize sports for all to ensure the health of people with impairments and promote their leisure activities
To achieve national prestige by supporting member sports federations and organizations for people with impairments and by developing elite athletes and coaches
To contribute to the international relations through sports exchanges
FUNCTIONS
To give instructions and support business activities of the Paralympic sports associations
To host the Paralympic sports events and improve international relations
To promote elite sports for people with impairments by developing Paralympic athletes and to improve their competitive edge
To encourage and spread sports for people with impairments
COMMITTEE HISTORY
29 July, 2005 Promulgations of Amended National Sports Promotion Act
08 November, 2005 “Promoters’ General Meeting” for the foundation of Korea Sports Association for the Disabled
25 November, 2005 Establishment of Korea Sports Association for the Disabled
12 May, 2006 Establishment of Korean Paralympic Committee
19 January, 2007 Move to the new office (1F, Velodrome, Olympic Park)
GOALS
To establish the firm foundation for sports promotions
To increase the participation of people with impairments in sports activities
To enhance the national prestige in international sports and empower diplomatic skills