(a) whether the Union Government have finalised the team and its members to be participated in the Sydney Olympic, 2000;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which the list of team and its members are likely to be finalised.
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA)
(a) to (d) : No, Sir. The Government will finalize the teams for Sydney Olympic, 2000 after receipt of a formal proposal from Indian Olympic Association (IAO), an apex body for such Games. The IOA, as per guidelines, is supposed to send its proposal three months before the event.