Lok Sabha Question No. 2023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-01
Subject: Asian Games 2023
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri, Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2023 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01-08-2023

## Asian Games 2023

2023.   SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI: SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps for development of current sports facilities for athletes keeping in view the upcoming Asian Games 2023, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the actions and work undertaken to best prepare the athletes to participate in the Asian Games 2023;
- (c)  whether  the  athletics  and  sports  team  have  been  finalized  for the Asian Games 2023;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including Par athletes; and
- (e)  the  details  of  the  funds  expended  for  training  and  assistance provided  to  the  athletes  to  prepare  for  the  Olympic  and  Asian Games during the last three years?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## ANSWER (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a)  &  (b):  Sir,  preparation  for  International  events  including  Asian Games  is  an  ongoing  and  continuous  process.  Ministry  of  Youth Affairs  &  Sports,  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs)  and  Sports Authority of India (SAI) are working in close coordination for training and preparation of Indian teams and sportspersons for the

forthcoming  international  sports  events  including  Asian  Games. Training  plans,  competitive  exposures  and  scientific  back  up  and support  have  been  devised  in  consultation  with  NSFs  and  sports experts.  The  Government  is  providing  all  requisite  support  and facilities to the athletes to enable them to put up their best in the forthcoming  international  sports  events  including  Asian  Games. Customized training as per the requirements of individual athletes is being provided under Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).

- (c):  At  present,  participation  of  following  15  teams  in  forthcoming Asian Games has been approved:
- (i)  Cricket  (Men);  (ii)  Cricket  (Women);  (iii)  Handball  (Women);  (iv) Hockey (Men); (v) Hockey (women); (vi) Kabaddi (Men); (vii)  Kabaddi (Women);  (viii)  Rugby  (Women);  (ix)  Basketball  (Women)  5x5;  (x) Basketball (Men) 3x3; (xi)  Basketball (Women)  3x3; (xii)  Volleyball (Men);  (xiii)  Volleyball  (Women);  (xiv)  Football  (men);  and  (xv) Football (Women).
- (d):  Para Athletes do not participate in Asian Games. Para Athletes will  participate  in  Para  Asian  Games  2022  at  Hangzhou  (China) scheduled from   22-28 October 2023.
- (e) The details of the funds expended for training and assistance provided  to  the  athletes  to  prepare  for  the  Olympic  and  Asian Games during the last three years under TOPS are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Amount (In Rupees Crore) |
|------------------|----------------------------|
| 2020-21          |                      15.66 |
| 2021-22          |                      22.37 |
| 2022-23          |                      21.78 |

Further,  funds  expended  to  NSFs  under  Scheme  of  Assistance  to NSFs during the last three years are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Amount (In Rupees Crore) |
|------------------|----------------------------|
| 2020-21          |                     114.11 |
| 2021-22          |                     177.61 |
| 2022-23          |                     264.18 |

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