Mission Olympics: Sports ministry mulls plan to create a group of elite coaches
India's bid to host 2036 Olympics is on the right path, says the ministry.
The selection for the scheme is done by MOC that reviews proposal of Athletes weekly and conducts regular assessment of their progress. (AP) In a move to empower coaches, Sports Ministry is considering a proposal to introduce a TOPS-like scheme going forward. In the latest meeting of Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), it was proposed to create a group of elite coaches that will receive the support from government, a source close to the development confirmed. However, the proposal is in early stages and nothing detailed has been planned as of now. A detailed plan is expected in the due course of time.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is the flagship programme of the Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) aimed at providing assistance to athletes while preparing for Olympics. The athletes under the TOPS scheme are extended support in foreign training, international competitions, and procuring equipments along with a stipend.
The selection for the scheme is done by MOC that reviews proposal of Athletes weekly and conducts regular assessment of their progress.
Update on bids
India is gearing for bidding of two major tournaments in the next decade- 2036 Olympics and 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is confident of winning the 2030 CWG bid despite Canada and Nigeria also bidding for the event.”I know that Canada and Nigeria have shown interest but we are confident that we will host the event in 2030,” Mandaviya told the reporters on Thursday.
Updating on the 2036 Olympic bid, he said,” We are on track with the Olympic bid also. The elections are done at the International Olympic Committee and we are in consultation with the new President Kirsty Coventry. Once she assumes her charge, we will plan to present our bid.”
The ministry is also actively looking to end the administrative issues among the National Sports Federations (NSFs).”Wrestling crisis is solved and we are looking at more NSFs plagued with issues. Right now, the ministry is planning to end the stand-off in other federations,” he said.
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