Empowering athletes. Unifying the nation.
India's apex governing body for Para Throwball — building champions, creating inclusion, and giving every para-athlete a stage to compete.
Dr. Albert Premkumar. V is the visionary founder and pioneer of Para Throwball, a sport he created to provide athletes with disabilities a dynamic and inclusive competitive platform. His leadership has seen the sport evolve from a local invention to an internationally recognized discipline in just a few short years.
Dr. Albert Premkumar's mission to globalize the sport led him to personally introduce Para Throwball to several nations, including:
In 2024, Dr. Albert Premkumar founded the World Para Throwball Federation (WPTF) to oversee the sport's global governance. The current leadership includes:
The sport reached a historic pinnacle with the hosting of the 1st Asian Para Throwball Games, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on March 28th and 29th, 2025. This event solidified Para Throwball's status as a premier competitive sport in the Asian Paralympic circuit.
The Para Throwball Federation of India (PTFI) is a premier national sports body dedicated to the promotion, development, and professional management of Para Throwball across the country.
Founded in 2021 by Dr. V. Albert Premkumar, the federation was established with a vision to empower para-athletes and provide a structured platform for them to showcase their talent on both national and international stages.
The dedicated individuals who lead, govern and serve The PTFI.
The dedicated individuals who lead, govern and serve The PTFI.
The official rulebook governing Para Throwball in India.
Capturing the spirit and strength of para-throwball across India.
Tournaments, training camps and federation activities across India.
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