Commendable performance of Indian sportspersons in Commonwealth Games 2014, Asian Games 2014 and Para-Asian Games 2014
Indian sportspersons put up commendable performance in Commonwealth Games 2014 held at Glasgow from 23rd July to 3rd August, 2014, Asian Games 2014 held at Incheon (South Korea) from 19th September to 4thOctober 2014 and Para-Asian Games 2014 held at Incheon (South Korea) from 18th -24th October 2014. India won 64 medals (15 Gold, 30 Silver and 19 Bronze) in Commonwealth Games 2014 and was placed at 5th position in medals tally. India won 57 medals (11 Gold, 10 Silver and 36 Bronze) in Asian Games 2014 and was placed at 8th position in medals tally. India won 33 medals (3 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Bronze) in Para-Asian Games and was placed at 15th position in medals tally.
This became possible because of intensive coaching and training within the country and abroad, backed up with scientific support and competition exposures provided by the Ministry and the Sports Authority of India to the sportspersons and teams identified for participation in these tournaments.
Medal winners of Commonwealth Games 2014, Asian Games 2014 and Para-Asian Gams 2014 were felicitated by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports and given cheques towards cash prizes worth Rs. 22.29 crore. Rs 20 lakhs each was given to Gold Medallists, Rs 10 lakhs to Silver Medallists and Rs 6 lakhs to Bronze Medallists.
2. National Sports Development Fund Scheme
The following Schemes have been formulated under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) as part of promotion of sports and games:
(i) NSDF Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme
‘NSDF Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme’ has been formulated with the objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. Focused disciplines will be Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Wrestling, Weightlifting and Shooting. The selected athletes will be provided financial assistance for their customized training at Institutes having world class facilities and other necessary support. Benchmarks for selection of athletes under the scheme will be with reference to international standards. There will be annual/ semi-annual review of performance of selected athletes.
Two committees namely TOP Scheme Elite Athletes Identification Committee and TOP Scheme Operating Committee have been constituted comprising of eminent sportspersons and sports administrators.
Initially, the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) will provide fund for the operation of the Scheme. Partnership with and involvement of Corporate Sector is expected for the successful operation of the Scheme.
The TOP Scheme Elite Athletes Identification Committee, after fixing norms and extensive consultations with the National Sports Federations/National Coaches of the focussed disciplines, has identified 75 athletes for support under the Scheme. Action has been initiated to complete necessary legal and other procedures for implementation of the programme to support the selected athletes.
(ii) NSDF Prize Money Tournament Circuit
The objective of the ‘NSDF Prize Money Tournament Circuit’ is to promote competitions leading to improved quality and performance, to strengthen the sport and enlarge the bench strength, to give strong motivation to athletes to strive for excellence and also to provide opportunities to the young potential athletes to compete with or watch the performance of top level athletes in the concerned disciplines. It has been decided to organize Prize Money Tournament Circuit initially in 3 sports disciplines, namely, Boxing, Wrestling and Archery.
The tournament will be open to different categories for Men and Women at senior and junior levels. The categories in each discipline will be decided on the basis of the categories approved for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Olympics. Normally, the performance in major national and international events as well as rankings will be the yardstick for selection of participants.
General guidelines have been issued for the conduct of the tournaments; also Organizing Committees have been constituted for the purpose. Initially, the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) will provide fund for the operation of the scheme. Partnership with and involvement of Corporate Sector is expected for the successful operation of the Scheme.
3. Training support for Elite Athletes by enhancement of Diet and Food Supplement Charges
The following enhancements were approved for Diet and Food Supplements to the National Campers preparing for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2014:
Food/ Diet Charges: Rs 650/- per day per athlete from Rs 450/- per day per athlete.
Food Supplement Charges: Upto Rs 750/- per athlete from Rs.280/- per day per athlete in the disciplines of Athletics (Throw Events), Boxing, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
4. Enhancement of Daily Allowance for Sportspersons
Out of Pocket Allowance for sportspersons for Commonwealth Games 2014 and Asian Games 2014 and Para Asian Games 2014 was enhanced from US$ 25 to US$ 50 per day.
5. Simplification of the Procedure under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)
Requirement of seeking NOC of the Department for participating in the events abroad has been dispensed with (except for Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth games). However, proposals at cost to Government will require prior approval for the purpose of funding and the Ministry reserves the right to deny clearance to teams/ sportspersons in specific cases.
Procedure for booking of Air tickets for athletes/ officials to participate in various events has been simplified. NSFs have been given power to book tickets on their own for which advance amount would be released by SAI.
6. Good Governance and Transparency in National Sports Federations (NSFs)
CAG has been requested to carry out special audit of the NSFs receiving grant of Rupees 10 crore or more.
A limit has been fixed for the number of delegates sent by IOA/ NSFs for the events held abroad.
IOA and NSFs have been asked to make suo-moto disclosure of information on the activities carried out by them.
7. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan Scheme (RGKA)
Empanelment of 5 Central PSUs for construction of Indoor Sports Hall at block level in different States has been done. Guidelines for Conduct of Sports Competitions and Operational Guidelines on Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) have been sent to all the States and UTs. A template for construction of sports complex has been shared with the States.
Under the scheme, a sports complex will be constructed in each block in the entire country, both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines at a total cost of Rs. 1.60 crores (Rs. 80 lakh each for outdoor playfield and indoor sports hall). Land measuring about 6-7 acres will be identified in each block. All the 6545 blocks in 634 districts will be covered in a phased manner over a period of 5 years @ 20% blocks in each financial year.
Funds for construction of the block level sports complex will be converged from different schemes such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA); Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF); Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR-Central); Additional Central Assistance (ACA) for the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)- affected districts, with RGKA.
19,635 Master Sports Trainers/Sports Trainers will be trained for imparting training to children under various sports disciplines over a period of 5 years. Around 2 crore children are likely to participate in the Annual Sports Competitions of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan.
A few proposals for construction of indoor sports complex have been received from the States. For construction of outdoor sports complex, the Ministry of Rural Development has approved guidelines which have been issued to the States and UTs.
8. Setting up of Junior Sports Academies (JSA) and National Sports Academies (NSA)
For implementation of the announcement made in Finance Minister’s Budget Speech 2014-15 regarding setting up of national level Sports Academies for major games in different parts of the country to mainstream sports and setting up academies for junior and sub-junior level also, the Department of Sports is preparing a Scheme for setting up of Junior Sports Academies and National Sports Academies.
Salient features of the proposed academies are as under:
Junior Sports Academies
· Provide high quality coaching for sporting talent identified at Sub-junior and Junior levels in identified priority sports disciplines.
· Provide an organized and competitive environment by encouraging participation in different sports competitions.
· Create minimum bench strength in identified sports disciplines per annum to form a pool for talent identification for the National Sports Academies (High Performance Centres / Centres of Excellence) and also national camps.
National Sports Academies (NSA)
· Create minimum bench strength of 100-150 elite athletes @ minimum 10 sportspersons per event in any sports discipline.
· Provide opportunities for skill development of elite athletes in sports coaching for specific sports disciplines of different levels in collaboration/affiliation with respective National Sports Federations(NSFs)/International Sports Federations(ISFs).
· Utilise services of sporting idols / achievers to encourage increased participation in specific identified sports disciplines.
· Develop the club / league culture in specific identified sports disciplines in the country.
The Roadmap in this regard is as follows:
· The JSA in Athletics, Gymnastics and Swimming will be set up in 10 – 15 locations in the country with a total annual intake of about 1000 – 1500 athletes in the age group of 8 years pursuing class 1 – 3. There will be 100 – 110 athletes at each location.
· The JSA in other sports disciplines will be located in 3 - 7 locations with a total intake of 400 - 720 athletes per annum in the age group of 11 – 12 years pursuing Class VI.
· Induction in the Academies will be through a nationwide National Sports Talent Search mechanism involving a battery of tests at school, block, district and state level under National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS).
· The number of athletes inducted will be reduced on an average by about 10% per annum through rigorous annual testing as per standard criteria under respective sports disciplines.
· The annual filtration will start from the completion of 2nd / 3rd year in the JSA, depending on the sports discipline. At the same time, the shortfall will be met through lateral entry of suitable athletes selected through a detailed selection procedure.
· The total no. of athletes per JSA should be about 700 over a period of 7 years.
· In addition, about 100 elite athletes who have earned medals at state level but could not make it to NSA / National Camps are expected to be trained for periods varying from 1 – 3 months at each JSA.
· The total cost of setting up and running one JSA would be around Rs. 70.00 crores (non - recurring) and the recurring cost per annum will be Rs. 18.50 crores.
· The total cost of setting up and running one NSA would be around Rs. 70.00 Crores (non - recurring) and the recurring cost per annum will be Rs. 18.50 crores.
9. National Sports University at Manipur
Finance Minister has in his Budget Speech for 2014-15 announced setting up of a Sports University in Manipur and budgetary provision of Rs. 100 crore was made in the Budget of 2014-15 for establishment of National Sports University, Manipur.
Draft National Sports University Bill has been prepared. Land for setting up the university has been identified.
10. Promotion of Sports Science and Sports Medicine
In order to promote manpower in the field of Sports Science and Sports medicine to support Indian Athletes, a draft EFC note was circulated for inter-ministerial consultation seeking comments on setting up faculties of Sports Science and Sports Medicine in the existing Institutes.
11. Compilation of instructions
To facilitate the athletes and the NSFs, a compilation of instructions has been issued on their entitlements, procedures to be followed, roles and responsibilities, etc.
12. National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS)
A new Scheme National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) is under formulation. In the Budget 2014-15, a provision of Rs. 50 crore has been made for NSTSS.
Salient features of the proposed Scheme are as under:
· Identification of Sporting Talent amongst children (both Boys and Girls) in the age group of 8-12 in Schools all over the country by conducting a battery of 6 tests at each selection level in each School of a block.
· 4 boys and 4 girls securing the total highest marks will be shortlisted from each school for block level tests.
· 16 boys and 16 girls securing the highest total marks in the Block level tests will be shortlisted for the District level tests.
· The total marks obtained in the District level tests by each of these 32 students per block will be compiled and a common merit list prepared.
· Out of this combined merit list, the top 1000 boys and 1000 girls from different districts securing the highest total marks will be shortlisted from each state.
· Admission in the State sports schools/Central Sports Schools/Junior Sports Academies/State Sports Academies/State Sports Hostels etc., and benefit under various other state sports schemes will be based on this list of boys and girls having sports talent/potential and identified through the NSTSS.
· Besides, high performing candidates of 8-12 age group in RGKA Rural Competitions will also be eligible for admission in the State Sports Schools etc., mentioned above.
13. Special Package for Development of Sports Infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir
Finance Minister has in his Budget Speech 2014-15 provided a sum of Rs. 200 crore for upgrading the indoor and outdoor sports stadiums to international standards in Jammu and in the Kashmir Valley. For implementation of this Budget announcement, the Department of Sports is working in consultation with the Sports Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
It has been decided to develop Sports Infrastructure in the States of Jammu & Kashmir with the following objectives:
· Creation of ultra modern & high tech facilities in existing Stadia in Srinagar and Jammu.
· Maximum operational efficiency of each sports complex.
· Phasing of construction programmes.
· Efficient management of movement of spectators, dignitaries and players.
· Sports complex to be landmark and pride of the city.
A proposal has been submitted by the J & K Government for Rs. 200 crore with the following features:
Ø Reconstruction of the entire existing stadia on international specification with RCC frame structure, ten lane athletic track, sports hostel for 500 inmates both at Srinagar and Jammu at an estimated cost of Rs. 70 crores each.
Ø Upgradation of indoor stadium both at Srinagar & Jammu.
Ø Creation of water sports centre at Manasbal, Srinagar at a cost of Rs. 2 crore.
Ø Construction of multipurpose indoor sports halls at an estimated cost of Rs. 4 Crore each at 8 places in the State.
Ø The Proposal involves an estimated expenditure of Rs. 100 crores each for Srinagar & Jammu region with a total cost of Rs. 200 crores.
14. Annual Sports event in the Himalayan Region.
Finance Minister has in his Budget Speech for 2014-15 stated that “Unique sports traditions have developed in the Himalayan region countries and the states which are a part of it. To promote these, India will start an annual event to promote these games and would invite countries such as Nepal and Bhutan also to participate in addition to the Indian states such as J&K, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and the North Eastern States.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is proposing to implement the above announcement on priority basis. In this connection letters were sent to Secretaries of Youth Affairs & sports of the concerned States and to the counsellors in charge of Cultural Activities in the Embassies of Nepal and Bhutan requesting them to forward the names of traditional sports which are popular and played by the masses in their States/Countries and can be included in the proposed sports event.
A meeting with the representatives from the Embassy of Nepal and Indian States in the Himalayan Region was held on 14.11.2014 at New Delhi to discuss and finalize the games for the Sports event in the Himalayan Region, structure of the sports event, modalities, venues etc. A draft concept paper was circulated in the meeting to elicit their views. Each Country/State is expected to participate at least in two sports disciplines in competitions format and choose two indigenous games and martial arts for demonstration. The participants were requested to intimate the names of the sports disciplines in which they will participate in competition format and at-least two traditional games, which they will present in the demonstration format.
The representatives have given details of sports disciplines for competitions and names of the traditional games for demonstration.
The competitions are likely to be held in March annually
15. Sports Authority of India
National Academy for Swimming
The SAI National Academy for Swimming was inaugurated on 14.05.2014 at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, New Delhi. An MoU with the Australian Sports Academy (ASA), VETEA was entered into on 12.08.2014. The MOU has been made operational for skill enhancement of coaches, life-guards, administrators and technical officials. Foundation Stone for the learner's pool and the squash court was laid on 12.08.2014. Pan- India, national selection has been carried out as per laid down criteria, supported by Sports sciences/ sports medicine. The annual Come and Play Scheme competition, in the discipline of Swimming was successfully conducted on 28th September, 2014.
National Cycling Academy
National Cycling Academy at IG Stadium, New Delhi has been made functional. The UCI (International Federation of Cycling) has agreed to declare SAI National Academy as its satellite training centre for Asia.
National Academy for Athletics
The SAI National Academy for Athletics (Sprints & Jumps) was inaugurated by the MOS (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports on 22nd September, 2014 at Thiruvananthapuram.
There is a proposal to set up other National Academies in selected disciplines across India. Work has already been initiated to operationalize:
i) National Academy for Athletics (Middle and Long Distance for running) at Bhopal
ii) National Academy for Athletics (Throws) at Rohtak
iii) National Academy for Volleyball at Cochi
iv) National Academy for Football at Calicut and Kolkata
v) National Academy for Wrestling at Sonepat
vi) National Academy for Boxing at Rohtak
vii) National Academy for Shooting, Dr KSSR, New Delhi
National Academy for Golf
National Academy for Golf was inaugurated by the MOS (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports on 22nd September, 2014 at Thiruvanthapuram. This is the first academy of its kind in India.
Infrastructure Projects: The following infrastructure projects have been completed:
· 100-bedded hostels (Rs.7.05 cr), Modern Fitness Centre (Rs.1.27 cr) & Sports Sciences Centre (Rs.1.00 cr) at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
· 100-bedded hostel (Rs 4.52 cr) and Fitness Centre (Rs.2.11 cr) in Manipur.
· Modern Fitness Centre (Rs.2.7 cr) & laying of foundation stone for girls hostel (Rs .6.00 cr) at Alleppey.
· Hostel (Rs.6.81 cr) in Odisha.
16. National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL)
NDTL has successfully started facility for dope testing in the field of horse & equestrian sports after acquiring ISO: IEC 17025:2005 for testing of urine and blood in horses in February 2014. NDTL has been analyzing routine samples from race clubs since July 2014. NDTL is one of the 32 WADA accredited laboratories in the world and one amongst six in Asia.
To get expert advice from a range of experts in order to have inter-disciplinary research and a resource that can usefully be tapped to aid the goals of the organization, a high power Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of NDTL having National & International experts has been constituted and its 1st meeting was held on 27th Nov, 2014. The decisions taken in the SAB meeting would further enhance technical capabilities of the lab.
Dr. Alka Beotra, Scientific Director, NDTL has been nominated on the Executive Board of the World Association of Anti-Doping Scientists (WAADS). She is one of the six members from all over the world on the executive board of this prestigious association
17. National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)
NADA has initiated a campaign for conducting anti-doping awareness workshops/ programs for the sports community which is called “Program for Education and Awareness on Anti Doping in Sports” (PEADS). The objective of the Programme are:
· To create anti-doping awareness among competing sportspersons and all other stakeholders.
· To provide information on anti-doping measures to all stakeholders.
· To organize awareness / training workshops through sports institutions/ federations/associations/ universities/ colleges.
· To conduct Continuing Medical Education (CME) on prohibited substance/ methods for medical doctors and supporting personnel.
NADA has implemented the dope testing policy for conducting dope tests across various sports disciplines. In total, 19 sports disciplines have been identified as priority disciplines by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and will be considered as priority games that are medal prospects. These are as follows:
Archery
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Canoeing
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Hockey
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Shooting
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Taekwondo
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Athletics
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Kayaking
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Judo
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Squash
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Weightlifting
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Badminton
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Cycling
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Rowing
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Swimming
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Wrestling
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Boxing
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Gymnastics
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Sailing
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Table- tennis
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18. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
§ A blue-print for converting the LNIPE, Gwalior into a truly sports university has been prepared.
A concept note for skill development in terms of Sports Coaching in different sports disciplines and Physical fitness programs has been prepared.
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