(a) whether India is participating in Tokyo Olympics 2021 and if so, the number of athletes/sportspersons selected for the purpose, event-wise;
(b) the total number of officials and accompanying the sportspersons participating in the event;
(c) the amount allocated by the Government for Tokyo Olympics 2021;
(d) whether financial support is being provided to the sportspersons for their training; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
[SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]
(a) Indian sportspersons and teams will be participating in the events of Tokyo Olympics 2020 across 18 sports disciplines. The list showing the number of athletes - sports discipline-wise for participation in Tokyo Olympics 2020 is given at Annexure.
(b) 101 coaches, support staff and contingent officials, as part of Indian Contingent for Tokyo Olympics 2020 have been cleared at cost to the Government.
(c) to (e) No specific allocation of funds has been made for Tokyo Olympics 2020. Preparation for International events including Olympics is a continuous process. Training and competitive exposure to sportspersons preparing for international sports events including Olympics is taken care of under the funds allocated for the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations. Customised training of medal prospects is taken care of under Target Olympic Podium Scheme under the overall ambit of National Sports Development Fund.
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