Lok Sabha Question No. 314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-11-30
Subject: Tokyo Paralympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 314 TO BE ANSWERD ON 30.11.2021

## Tokyo Paralympics

## 314. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

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

- (a)  the  details  and  the  number  of  medals  won  in  the  Tokyo Paralympics by our Indian atheletes;
- (b)  whether  these  atheletes  are  facing  much  barriers  including stigma and discrimination;
- (c)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  extended  any  support  to  these
- atheletes and if so the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  any  mechanism  is  available  to  oversee  the  strict implementation  of  any  comprehensive  guidelines  issued  by  the Indian Para sports body and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether any allegations of corruption was received against the
- Paralympic Committee of India recently; and
- (f)  if  so  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government  in this regard?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

- (a) In  the  recently  concluded  Tokyo  Paralympic  Games  2020, Indian para athletes won a total of 19 medals (5 Gold, 8 Silver and

6 Bronze). The details of medals won by Indian para athletes, sports discipline-wise are given below:

|   S. No. | Sports discipline   | Gold Silver   | Bronze           |
|----------|---------------------|---------------|------------------|
|        1 | 1                   | 5             | Para Athletics 2 |
|        2 | Para Badminton 2    | 1             | 1                |
|        3 | Para Shooting 2     | 1             | 2                |
|        4 | Para Archery -      | -             | 1                |
|        5 | Para Table Tennis - | 1             | -                |

(b) & (c) No  Sir.  Indian  para  athletes  are  being  supported  under various Schemes of the Ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI). Under  the  Scheme  of  Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations (NSFs),  identified  promising  sportspersons/teams  including  para athletes  are  provided  all  requisite  facilities  for  their  preparations including wholesome nutritious diet, food supplements, equipment, state-of-the-art infrastructure, lodging, travelling facilities, services of reputed Indian and Foreign Coaches/supporting staff, scientific & medical  support,  sports  kit,  etc.  besides  financial  assistance  for their training abroad and participation in International competitions in India and abroad. The norms for assistance are the same for both able bodied & para athletes.

An  amount  of  about  Rs.  26  crore  has  been  spent  towards  the training  of  para  athletes  in  the  Tokyo  Paralympics  cycle  (20162021), which includes the National Coaching Camps, foreign exposures, sports science services, & out of pocket allowance.

The Ministry and SAI review the implementation of the norms of assistance to NSFs including the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI),  during  the  meetings  of  the  Annual  Calendar  for  Training  & Competitions and other meetings taken from time to time. Further, audited  statements  of  accounts  and  utilization  certificates  are submitted  by  the  PCI  for  the  funds  sanctioned  by  SAI  for  various purposes  relating  to  preparation  and  participation  of  Indian  para

Yes,  Sir.  A  complaint  was  received  against  the  PCI regarding the selection of the Deputy Chef de Mission (DCM) for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, 2020. The matter was taken up with the PCI and they have informed that the allegations are baseless, and without any documentary proof.

(d) athletes in international competitions. (e) & (f)

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