Lok Sabha Question No. 584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Performance of Sportspersons
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: NIHAL CHAND CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.584

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2018

## Performance of Sportspersons

†584. SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether  the  level  of  performance  of  India  in  athletics  and other  sports  is  not  at  par  with  other  countries  despite  huge potential of young talent in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- the  details  of  latest  techniques  being  used  and  training imparted to improve the performance of the players at international
- (c) level; and
- (d) the details of preparations being made to improve the level of performance in the Olympics-2020?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a)  &  (b):          India's  overall  performance  in  international  sports  in recent times has been improving. Achievements of Indian sportspersons / teams in major international events in recent years are furnished below:-

2018     Commonwealth Games - 66 medals (26 Gold+20 Silver+ 20 Bronze)

[Best  performance  of  India  in  Commonwealth  Games  on  foreign soil]

2018 - Asian Games - 69 medals (15 Gold+24 Silver+ 30 Bronze)

[Best performance of India in the history Asian Games]

2018 - Asian Para Games- 72 medals (15 Gold+24Silver+ 33 Bronze)

[Best performance of India in the history of Para Asian Games]

2018 - Youth Olympic Games- 13 medals (03 Gold + 09 Silver + 01 Bronze)

[Best  performance  of  India  in  the  history  of  the  Youth  Olympic Games]

- (c) Training to elite athletes is  imparted by reputed foreign and Indian  coaches  with  the  help  of  supporting  personnel  using  the latest  techniques,  tools  and  scientific  support  relevant  to  the specific event/discipline/sport.
- (d)    Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has identified six disciplines  -  Archery,  Badminton,  Boxing,  Hockey,  Shooting  and Wrestling where traditionally India has been strong in the international  arena.    These  federations  are  being  provided  the highest level of funding under the Annual Calendar for Training and Competitions  (ACTC).    In  addition  to  these,  the  disciplines  of Athletics and Weightlifting are also provided enhanced support for training of its athletes and participation in competition.

MYAS,  under  its  Target  Olympic  Podium  Scheme  (TOPS), identifies athletes from various disciplines, who have the potential of winning  an  Olympic  medal.    These  athletes  are provided additional funds for preparation for international events and support for coaching, equipment, support staff.  Under  TOPS, selected  athletes  are  also  provided  an  out  of  pocket  allowance (OPA) of Rs. 50,000/- per month.  The performance of athletes under the scheme are periodically being reviewed and new athletes are included if they have medal winning potential at international level.

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