(a) whether the processes for selection of athlete and other players for coming Afro-Asian Games has been started;
(b) if so, the criteria fixed for selection;
(c) whether the Government propose to hold special training camps before and after trials;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
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(e) the facilities provided to Indian Athlete to enhance their performance in the games?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Initially number of Athletes/players were invited for coaching camps in preparation of Afro-Asian Games. Now the process of weeding out the players, who did not improve their performance has begun. Final selection of players/teams will be made by duly constituted Selection Committee of the concerned National Sports Federations.
(c) Yes, Sir.
(d) Various Coaching Camps for preparation of Indian Players/teams are in progress at Patiala, Bangalore, Shimla, Shilaroo, Ludhiana,Chennai, Jallandhar, Delhi and Lucknow.
(e) To enhance the performance, the Indian Athletes are given specialized training during Coaching camps by the Indian & Foreign Coaches with required scientific and medical support.