Question : Sports Training Centres

(a) the present status of work on the Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centres at Meham, Rohtak and Sirsa, for which the foundation stone was laid in 2012;

(b) whether work on these centres is progressing as per schedule and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) the investment made by the Government thereon so far along with the time by which these centres are likely to be made fully operational and ready to impart training to sportspersons; and

(d) the details of sports/games which are likely to be included for training at these centres?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR
YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

(a) to (d): As far Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centre at Mehan is concerned, the modalities are in process.

SAI has not received any proposal for Sirsa from the State Govt.

Presently, National Boxing Academy at Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex, Rohtak has been functioning w.e.f. 25/07/2016.There are 44 Trainees (24 Boys & 20 Girls) admitted in the academy and the talented boxers are being trained by the expert Boxing Coaches posted at the academy and the academy is running as per the schedule.

It is not possible to indicate time frame at this stage by when Meham and Sirsa would become fully operational.
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