(a) whether it is a fact that India could not achieve the expected position in the recently concluded Asian Games in Busan;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the measures Government propose to take for the better performance of India in 2006 Asian Games; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIKRAM VERMA)
(a) to (d) : A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.23 FOR ANSWER ON 20.11.2002 REGARDING PERFORMANCE AT ASIAN GAMES ASKED BY SHRI CHINTAMAN WANAGA AND SHRI RAM SINGH KASWAN.
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c) & (d): The preparation for major multi-disciplinary events, including Asian Games 2006, is an on-going process. However, in the present sports management set up - at the international, as well as, the national level - promotion of sports, largely, falls in the domain of the Sports Federations.
Insofar as Government of India is concerned, in order to prepare the Indian teams for participation in major international events, such as, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games, Long Term Development Plans (LTDP) are finalized in consultation with concerned National Sports Federations, former-international sportspersons and training method experts. Besides that, the probables are provided with required scientific and equipment support, coaching by Indian and foreign coaches in Coaching Camps and assistance to participate in international tournaments.
Under the Scheme of Assistance to Promising Sportspersons and Supporting Personnel, assistance is provided to promising sportspersons for training and participation in tournaments abroad, for purchase of equipment for scientific support and for training and participation in tournaments in the country. The assistance given under this Scheme is aimed at winning medals in major multidisciplinary events.