Question : FACILITIES FOR SPORTS PERSONS THROUGH SAI

(a) the names of the sporting events organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI);

(b) the details of training provided to various talented sports persons by SAI, State-wise, location-wise and sporting events wise;

(c) the number of coaches sanctioned and available, State-wise, location-wise and sporting events wise.

(d) the proposed impetus for the development of sport persons and increase intake of coaches viz a viz sports personalities;

(e) whether the Government proposes to provide facilities at par with the defence and para military organisations in the field of sports; and

(f) if so, the details thereof ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a) Sports Authority of India (SAI) assists the conduct of National level competitions under Panchyat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA), in 4 Groups as detailed below:-

Group	Name of Discipline(s)
I	Athletics, Basketball, Taekwondo, Wrestling and Weightlifting
II	Football, Badminton and Table Tennis
III	Archery, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Boxing
IV	andball, Hockey and Judo