Question : SETTING UP OF SPORTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY



(a) whether there is any proposal for setting up of a Sports Regulatory Authority considering dismel performance in the recent olympic games;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)

(a) No, Sir. The performance of the Indian Contingent in the Sydney Olympic was unsatisfactory in terms of medal secured. However, relative to the earlier performance at Atlanta Olympics, the performance of India in many disciplines such as Boxing, Weightlifting (W), Judo and Shooting was better.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Sports Authority of India looks after the present needs of Sports in the country.