(a) whether the Government has provided facilities towards development and promotion
of sports in Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details of the activities initiated by the Sports Authority of India
(SAI) in Gujarat for the development of Boxing, Table Tennis, Hockey, Football and other
sports events; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) The details of SAI Centres in the State of Gujarat are as under:-
1. STC, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) with the disciplines Athletics, Basketball, Football, Handball,
Hockey, Kabaddi, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling.
2. Centre of Excellence (COE), Gandhinagar, Gujarat with the discipline Kabaddi.
3. SAI Extension Centre of STC/SAG Centres (Gujarat)
i) Kendriya Vidyalaya No.3, Surat with the discipline of Badminton.
ii) KG & RG Chaudhary Higher Secondary School, Mansa with the of discipline Volleyball.
(c) There is no SAI Centre for Boxing and Table Tennis discipline in Gujarat. Centres are opened and disciplines chosen on the basis of various factors including demand from the State Governments, availability of resources etc.