Lok Sabha Question No. 1434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-07
Subject: Paris Olympics 2024
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1434 ANSWERD ON 07.12.2021

Paris Olympics 2024

## 1434. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTSbe  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether India has not performed well in theTokyo Olympics and other  sports  competitions  organizedat  the  national/international levels;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government is not encouragingsportspersons properly, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  the funds allocated/released/spent training/infrastructure/salaries and other maintenance ofstadiums and engaging coaches in the sport field;
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- (e)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Governmentto  utilise  the services of sport coaches to train the sportstudents in all the fields of sports in future by settingnew guidelines/timeframe; and
- (f) the steps taken/being taken by the Governmentto put all efforts for  a  good  2024  Paris  Olympics  and  forother  games  which  are coming up in the future?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

(a)& (b) Performances of Indian sportspersons and teams in mega sports  events  and  other  international  events  show  that  there  is perceptible improvement. To illustrate, India won 7 medals (1 Gold,

2 Silver and 4 Bronze) in Tokyo Olympics 2020, in 6 separate sports disciplines. It was India's best performance in Olympic Games. For the first time, India won a gold medal in athletics in Olympic Games. The  Women's  Hockey  team  achieved  4th  position,  which  was  the best finish ever in Olympics. In Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India won 19 medals (5 Gold, 8 Silver and 6 Bronze), surpassing the tally of 12 medals won by the country in all previous Paralympics put together. India achieved the 24th position in Tokyo Paralympics 2020, which is India's best position in Para-Olympics.

India got 66 medals in Commonwealth Games (CWG), 2018, which was  the  best  performance  at  overseas  CWG,  69  medals  in  Asian Games 2018, which was India's highest-ever tally at Asian Games; 72  medals  in  Para  Asian  Games  2018,  which  was  India's  highest ever tally at Asian Para Games, and 13 medals in the Youth Olympic Games 2018, which was India's highest-ever tally at Youth Olympic Games.

- (c) No, Sir. To encourage participation of Indian sportspersons in the sporting events, and for scaling up the level of excellence of our athletes,Government  is already providing specialized coaching, state of the art infrastructure and training facilities, sports science backup, nutritious diet,qualified  support  staff  as  also  incentivising their  achievements,  and  honouring  them  with  the  National  Sports Awards in recognition of their sporting achievements.
- (d) 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  for promotion  and  development  of  sports  rests  with  theState/Union Territory  Governments.  However,  the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  & Sports supplements the efforts of the State/Union Territory Governments through various Schemes.

During the current financial year, i.e. 2021-22, a budgetary allocation of Rs. 660.41 crore has been made to Sports Authority of India  (SAI),    which  functions  under  the  aegis  of  Ministry  of  Youth Affairs & Sports. The allocation is inclusive for salaries, infrastructure / capital works, training and operation & maintenance.

Under the Khelo India Scheme, the budgetary allocation of Rs.277.50 crore has been made for creation / upgradation of sports infrastructure.

For  preparation,  training,  competitive  exposure,  sports  equipment support, etc. a budgetary allocation of Rs. 280 crore has been made for the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations during the current financial year, i.e. 2021-22.

(e) The services of coaches of SAI are being utilised for coaching of  trainees  enrolled  under  various  schemes  of  SAI  as  well  as  for national coaching camps organized for sportspersons taking part in the various international sports events.

(f) Preparation of Indian sportspersons and teams forparticipation in international sports events, including the Paris Olympics 2024 is an  ongoing  process.  The  Ministry  ofYouth  Affairs  &  Sports  is supporting sportspersons through various schemes, such as Scheme  of  Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations  and  Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

Under these schemes, the strategy adopted for Paris 2024 aims to deliver holistic preparation across key milestones with the end-goal of Paris 2024 in mind. This includes:

-  Selection of probable athletes
-  Identification of qualifying events
-  Coach-athlete target setting for each milestone event
-  Sports science evaluation, interventions and result tracking
-  Athlete Wellness & Injury Management
-  Structured training programmes
-  Training and competition planning with clear understanding of peak events in each year
-  Interventions for mental toughness & self-awareness
-  Performance  evaluation  of  athletes  to  be  monitored  every  3 months along with NSF
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