Preparation for Olympic Games, 2012
New Delhi, March 13, 2012.
The Government has drawn a plan of action for the
preparation of the Olympic Games, 2012 scheduled to be held in London.
The Ministry has launched ‘Operation Excellence for London Olympics
2012’ (OPEX 2012) project with a view to preparing athletes and teams
for London Olympics 2012. Under OPEX 2012, core probables have been
identified and are being provided comprehensive and intensive
training, both within the country and abroad. The funding for this is
being provided from the Scheme “Assistance to National Sports
Federations” and National Sports Development Fund. This was stated by
Shri Ajay Maken, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports,
in the Lok Sabha today, in a written reply to a question by Shri
M.K.Raghavan, Shri Francisco Sardinha, Shri Kishnbhai V. Patel, Prof.
Ram Shankar &Shri Pradeep Majhi.
The Minister further stated that keeping in view the
performance of Indian teams/individuals in various international
tournaments, 16 disciplines, namely, Archery, Athletics, Badminton,
Boxing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Swimming, Shooting, Table
Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Yachting have
been identified for systematic and scientific training. Two High Level
Committees i.e. Steering Committee headed by the Secretary (Sports)
and Apex Committee headed by the Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports
have been formed to review the preparation for various disciplines
for London Olympics. The Committees have been reviewing the
preparations from time to time.
Till date, 29 Individual Sportspersons in 5 disciplines
and Indian Men’s Hockey team have qualified for participation in
London Olympics, the Sports Minister added. The Minister further
disclosed that the ministry is closely monitoring the preparations and
is having continuous interaction with concerned National Sports
Federations, SAI and Experts from the respective fields frequently to
review the preparations. Till 29th February, 2012, approximately an
amount of Rs. 123.73 Crore has been spent on preparation of athletes
for London Olympics, 2012.
New Delhi, March 13, 2012.
The Government has drawn a plan of action for the
preparation of the Olympic Games, 2012 scheduled to be held in London.
The Ministry has launched ‘Operation Excellence for London Olympics
2012’ (OPEX 2012) project with a view to preparing athletes and teams
for London Olympics 2012. Under OPEX 2012, core probables have been
identified and are being provided comprehensive and intensive
training, both within the country and abroad. The funding for this is
being provided from the Scheme “Assistance to National Sports
Federations” and National Sports Development Fund. This was stated by
Shri Ajay Maken, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports,
in the Lok Sabha today, in a written reply to a question by Shri
M.K.Raghavan, Shri Francisco Sardinha, Shri Kishnbhai V. Patel, Prof.
Ram Shankar &Shri Pradeep Majhi.
The Minister further stated that keeping in view the
performance of Indian teams/individuals in various international
tournaments, 16 disciplines, namely, Archery, Athletics, Badminton,
Boxing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Swimming, Shooting, Table
Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Yachting have
been identified for systematic and scientific training. Two High Level
Committees i.e. Steering Committee headed by the Secretary (Sports)
and Apex Committee headed by the Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports
have been formed to review the preparation for various disciplines
for London Olympics. The Committees have been reviewing the
preparations from time to time.
Till date, 29 Individual Sportspersons in 5 disciplines
and Indian Men’s Hockey team have qualified for participation in
London Olympics, the Sports Minister added. The Minister further
disclosed that the ministry is closely monitoring the preparations and
is having continuous interaction with concerned National Sports
Federations, SAI and Experts from the respective fields frequently to
review the preparations. Till 29th February, 2012, approximately an
amount of Rs. 123.73 Crore has been spent on preparation of athletes
for London Olympics, 2012.
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