Lok Sabha Question No. 3732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: 71st Place in the Last Olympics in Paris 2024
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3732

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

71st PLACE IN THE LAST OLYMPICS IN PARIS 2024

3732. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a)  whether  any  initiatives  are  being  taken  by  the  Government  to strengthen the sports administration after a disheartening finish at 71st place in the last Olympics held in Paris 2024, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  taking  any  initiatives  after  the judgement delivered by the Delhi High Court on 16.08.2022 in W.P.(C) 195/2010, index s.no 3.13 i.e. National Sports Development Code of India 2011 must apply to the Indian Olympic Association and every constituent national sports federation/association, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether sports kit (dress & playing kit) been provided to all 24 Khelo India  centres  in  Jharkhand,  which  were  opened  in  2023  till date, if so, details thereof; and
- (d) whether proposals are under consideration of the Government to augment sports facilities in Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) After conclusion of Paris Olympics 2024, the Mission Olympic Cell comprising of former eminent sportspersons, sports administrators discussed on the learnings from the Paris Olympics and following are the major points that have emerged from deliberations:

-  Clear selection policy and training plan of athletes by NSFs.
-  Talent  identification  through  strong  domestic  competition
- structure.
-  Integration of sports science to enhance sporting performances.
-  Development of coaches and Technical Officials and improving their competencies.

Preparation for International events including Olympics is an ongoing and  continuous  process.  Plans/Proposals  of  the  National  Sports Federations (NSFs) relating to training, competitive exposure, Coaches  and  support  personnel  including  foreign  coaches,  for preparing sportspersons/teams for the international events including mega-sports  events  such  as  Olympics,  Asian  Games  etc.  are deliberated  and  finalized  in  the  Annual  Calendar  for  Training  and Competition (ACTC) meetings.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports supports the Indian sportspersons/teams through various schemes, such as Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations and TOPS. The Ministry of Youth  Affairs  &  Sports,  the  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs), including  the  Indian  Olympic  Association  (IOA),  and  the  Sports Authority of India (SAI) work in close coordination for providing best facilities, training, equipment support as also a wholesome nutritious diet required for preparation of the teams and sportspersons for the forthcoming international sports events, including Olympics.

Furthermore, Government has also established the National Centre of  Sports  Science  and  Research  (NCSSR)  at  New  Delhi  to  better integrate sports science into the overall sports ecosystem.

(b) Judgement dated 16.08.2022 passed by Delhi High Court in the matter  of  Rahul  Mehra  and  Union  of  India  and  constitution  of  the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), as drafted by Mr. Nageswara Rao are  sub  judice  before  the  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  in  SLP  No. 14533/2022 titled 'Indian Olympic Association vs. Union of India & Ors.'      This  has  created  significant  challenges  in  compliance  and governance for NSFs. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is a party to these proceedings.

Recognizing the need for a comprehensive and structured approach, the Ministry has prepared the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2025. This legislation aims to resolve governance challenges, ensure ethical  practices,  safeguard  the  interests  of  sportspersons,  and promote  fair play across  all levels. By  establishing a robust ecosystem  for  sports  administration,  the  bill  seeks  to  create  a transparent and accountable framework.

(c) Yes Sir, Sports kits are provided to Khelo India Centres (KICs) as part of the Khelo India Scheme.

As per the implementation guidelines for Khelo India Centres (KICs), Rs.  5  lakh  per  discipline  is  being  provided  as  a  One-Time  NonRecurring Grant for preparation/upgradation of sports field, purchase of sports equipment, CCTV set-up, etc.

Also,  an  Annual  Recurring  Grant  of  Rs.  5  lakh  per  discipline  is provided as a remuneration to coach/past champion athlete, support staff,  purchase  of  sports  equipment,  sports  kit,  consumables, competition/event participation, etc. Maximum remuneration permitted per past champion athlete would be INR 3 lakh per year. The maximum amount allocated for purchase of sports equipment, sports kits, consumables, competition/event participation, etc. is Rs. 2 lakh annually.

The funds are allocated/released by Sports Authority of India (SAI) to the  States/UT  and  its  utilization  and  monitoring  is  done  through Regional Centres of SAI.

(d) At present, no such proposal is under consideration.

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