A high-level committee, comprising prime officers of the sports activities ministry, Indian Olympic Affiliation and different stakeholders has been shaped to supervise the preparation of Indian athletes for the 2024 Paris and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and ‘put together a technique for bidding of multi-disciplinary sporting occasions for India.’
India has proven curiosity in bidding for the 2036 Olympics and a roadmap in the direction of which may be offered earlier than the IOC Session in Mumbai in September.
The 17-member panel shaped by the sports activities ministry will probably be headed by the Sports activities Minister. IOA president PT Usha, IOA vice-president Gagan Narang, govt council member Yogeshwar Dutt, Athletes Fee chairperson MC Mary Kom, and AC members Sharath kamal, Rani Rampal. Former hockey worldwide Viren Rasquinha moreover Presidents of the Athletics Federation of India and All India Soccer Federation are a part of the panel. Sports activities Authority of India Director Basic and Goal Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) CEO are additionally a part of the committee.
“It’s felt that every one potential help to facilitate higher efficiency of Indian athletes must be prolonged by the federal government, with steering from the best degree,” mentioned a discover from the Sports activities Ministry.
“The targets of the committee are aligned to make sure that the efficiency of Indian athletes is optimized within the Olympics and different multi-disciplinary occasions.
For Paris 2024, the committee will guarantee easy logistical preparations for the participation of the Indian contingent moreover offering all help to potential and certified athletes.
For the 2028 Los Angeles Video games, the panel will chart out a roadmap, overview the preparation course of and guarantee coordination amongst all stakeholders.
One of many Phrases of Reference of the Committee is to additionally “put together a technique for bidding of multi disciplinary sporting occasions for India,” in accordance with the notification.