Question : Olympic Games

(a) whether the Government in collaboration with NITI Aayog proposes
to introduce any action plan to achieve a target of winning 50 medals
in the Olympic Games-2024;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to introduce any Legislation to
prevent harassment of women in sports and if so, the details thereof;
and
(d) the present status of draft National Sports Development Bill along
with the steps taken/ being taken by the Government for its early
passage?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) & (b): Madam, NITI Aayog has published a booklet called “Let’s
Play”, wherein a target of 50 medals has been stated for future
Olympics in 2024.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): Draft National Sports Development Bill (NSDB) is presently under
consultation with various stake-holders. Government is taking
necessary steps for its introduction.
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