(a) the criteria adopted for declaring a sport as National Game;
(b) whether Judo and Karate are National Games;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken to promote the said sports?
(a) the criteria adopted for declaring a sport as National Game;
(b) whether Judo and Karate are National Games;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken to promote the said sports?
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SUNIL DUTT)
(a): There is no Scheme of Government of India for declaring a sport as National Game.
(b) to (c): Do not arise.
(d): To encourage a particular sports discipline, the concerned National Sports Federation is primarily responsible.
However, Government also supplements their efforts in this regard. In so far as `Judo` is concerned, it falls under
`General Category` and Government provides assistance for coaching camps under Indian and foreign coaches with required
scientific input and equipment support; provides financial assistance for holding National/International Championships
and competition/training abroad; and gives incentive to meritorious sports persons. As regards `Karate`, it falls
unnder `Others` category and Government provides financial assistance for holding National Championships.