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Government targets sportspersons across sports in 2020

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports                       04-May, 2016 15:26 IST

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Sarbananda Sonowal has said that Preparation of sportspersons for major international sports events is an ongoing process. Indian athletes preparing for international competitions including 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games are provided assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs). They are provided with all the requisite facilities for their preparations, such as wholesome nutritious diet, food supplements, equipments, state-of-the-art infrastructure, lodging & travelling facilities, services of reputed Indian and Foreign Coaches, Supporting staff, Scientific & Medical support, Sports Kit, etc. besides financial assistance for their training and participation in International Competitions in India and abroad.

Additionally, to cater to the individualized needs of the identified sportspersons financial assistance from National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) under the Scheme 'Target Olympic Podium' (TOP) is being provided. 

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