Participation in Olympics, 2016
Participation in Olympics, 2016
Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
has said that the qualification process for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
began in 2014 and will go on up to the first week of July, 2016. Till date, 57
athletes, 25 in individual events and Men & Women Hockey teams (16 members
each) have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The List indicating names
of qualified sportspersons and disciplines in team games is attached at:
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Sl.
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Name of
the
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Quota
Places
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Name and
event of the qualifiers
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No.
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Discipline
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attained
till
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date
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1.
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Archery
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04
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i.
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Deepika
Kumari
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Women’ s
Individual and
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ii.
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Laxmi Rani
Majhi
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Team
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iii.
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Rimil
Biruily
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iv.
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Mangal
Singh
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Men
Individual
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Champia
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2.
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Athletics
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12
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i.
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Gurmeet
Singh
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Men’s 20
Kms. Walk
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ii.
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Baljinder
Singh
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iii.
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Chandan
Singh
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iv.
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Snadeep
Kumar
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Men’s 50
Kms. Walk
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v.
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Manish
Rawat
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vi.
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Kushbir
Kaur
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Women’s 20
Kms. Walk
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vii.
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Inderjeet
Singh
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Men’s
Shot-put
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viii.
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Manpreet
Kaur
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Women’s
Shot-put
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ix.
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Tintu Luka
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Women’s
800 Mts
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x.
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O.P.
Jaisha
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Marathon/5000m
Steeple
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Chase
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xi.
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Sudha
Singh
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Women’s
5000 M Steeple
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Chase
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xii.
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Lalita
Babar
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Women’s
3000M Steeple
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Chase
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3.
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Hockey
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16 Men
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Men Hockey
team (16 members)
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16 Women
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Women
Hockey team (16 Members)
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4.
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Shooting
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08
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i.
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Mr. Jitu
Rai
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50M Free
Pistol
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ii.
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Ms. Apurvi
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10M Air
Rifle
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Chandela
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iii.
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Mr. Gagan
Narang
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50M Rifle
Prone
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iv.
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Mr.
Abhinav Bindra
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10M Air
Rifle
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v.
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Mr.
Gurpreet Singh
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10M Air
Pistol
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vi.
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Mr. P. N.
Prakash
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50M Free
Pistol
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vii.
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Mr. Chain
Singh
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50M Rifle
3 Positions
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viii.
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Mr. Miraj
Ahmed
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Skeet
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Khan
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5.
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Wrestling
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01
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Narsingh
Yadav
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74 Kg.
Free Style
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TOTAL
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57
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Sports Authority of India (SAI) is responsible for
implementing the Annual Calendar of Training and Competitions (ACTC) in
identified sports disciplines which includes holding of National Coaching Camps
and participation of National Teams in International Competitions. SAI also
assists in the implementation of the newly introduced Target Olympic Podium
(TOP) Scheme, which meets customized training needs of medal prospect athletes.
The allocation under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations during
the current Financial Year is Rs.185 Crore.
He said, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is regularly interacting
with the Corporate Sector for making contribution to the National Sports
Development Fund (NSDF). They are also encouraged to contribute to the NSDF
under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). The contributions to the NSDF are
eligible for 100% tax exemption under Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act. The
representatives of apex industry bodies namely, FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM are members
of the Council of NSDF.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today the Minister said, in order to
support India’s best medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympics and major
sporting events up to 2020 Olympics, the Ministry has started a ‘Target Olympic
Podium Scheme’(TOP Scheme) promoted by the National Sports Development Fund. An
Elite Athletes Identification Committee has been set up with Ms. Anju Bobby
George, renowned athlete as its chairperson, Shri Rahul Dravid, Shri Pullella
Gopichand, Ms. Manisha Malhotra, Ms M C Mary Kom as members among others to
evaluate and select potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games
for support under the TOP Scheme. Focused discipline are Athletics, Archery,
Badminton, Boxing, Wrestling and Shooting.
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Preparation of sportspersons for Rio Olympics
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has said that preparations
for improving the performance of the sportspersons and teams of the country in
international sports events is an ongoing exercise. Coaching camps, customized
training within the country and abroad with scientific back-up, competition
exposures and engagement of foreign coaches are planned accordingly.
Under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations, all core probables are provided with requisite training and competition exposure.
Annual Calendar for Training and Competitions (ACTC) focusing on preparation of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for all identified sports disciplines were finalized well in advance and adequate budget provisions have been made to support the sportspersons, as projected by the concerned National Sports Federation (NSF) for training and competition exposure.
He said, furthermore, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has launched a new scheme called ‘Target Olympic Podium Scheme’ (TOPS) for medal prospects identified for 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Under the scheme, chosen athletes are provided financial assistance for customized training as per their allocation over and above normal assistance provided from the regular scheme. Pro-active identification of medal prospects through a body of experts has been done for the first time for Rio Olympics, 2016.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today the Minister said, training of all the probable athletes is being carried out by the high performance Indian/Foreign coaches including personal coaches. All the requisite requirement including acclimatization of Indian sportspersons is planned for the Rio-Olympics, 2016 as part of approved ACTC plan of different sports disciplines.
Under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations, all core probables are provided with requisite training and competition exposure.
Annual Calendar for Training and Competitions (ACTC) focusing on preparation of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for all identified sports disciplines were finalized well in advance and adequate budget provisions have been made to support the sportspersons, as projected by the concerned National Sports Federation (NSF) for training and competition exposure.
He said, furthermore, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has launched a new scheme called ‘Target Olympic Podium Scheme’ (TOPS) for medal prospects identified for 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Under the scheme, chosen athletes are provided financial assistance for customized training as per their allocation over and above normal assistance provided from the regular scheme. Pro-active identification of medal prospects through a body of experts has been done for the first time for Rio Olympics, 2016.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today the Minister said, training of all the probable athletes is being carried out by the high performance Indian/Foreign coaches including personal coaches. All the requisite requirement including acclimatization of Indian sportspersons is planned for the Rio-Olympics, 2016 as part of approved ACTC plan of different sports disciplines.
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NSDF to develop sports
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has said that from 2012-13
to 2014-15, Rs.30, 13, 75,020.00 (Rupees thirty crore thirteen lac seventy five
thousand twenty only) has been contributed by various organizations including
the Government.
He said, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) has agreed to contribute Rs.10 crore every year for 3 years for promotion of Badminton and Archery. They have already contributed Rs.10 crore for the current financial year. Profit making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have contributed occasionally. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provision in Companies Act cover ‘Sports training’ component and leave out other aspect of sports promotion.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today the Minister said, NSDF has provided financial assistance of Rs.9.25 crore to 79 sportspersons for training, participation in competitions and purchase of equipment during 2014-15 and 2015-16; NSDF has also provided assistance to 24 organizations amounting to Rs.22.60 crore for development of sports infrastructure and other activities during the period.
He said, India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) has agreed to contribute Rs.10 crore every year for 3 years for promotion of Badminton and Archery. They have already contributed Rs.10 crore for the current financial year. Profit making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have contributed occasionally. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provision in Companies Act cover ‘Sports training’ component and leave out other aspect of sports promotion.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today the Minister said, NSDF has provided financial assistance of Rs.9.25 crore to 79 sportspersons for training, participation in competitions and purchase of equipment during 2014-15 and 2015-16; NSDF has also provided assistance to 24 organizations amounting to Rs.22.60 crore for development of sports infrastructure and other activities during the period.
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