Question : Preparation for Tokyo Olympics-2020

(a) whether any changes are being implemented in the training structure of athletes as part of preparation for Tokyo Olympics-2020 based on the performance in Rio Olympics-2016;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether India will be sending athletes to any new sports in the Tokyo Olympics-2020 and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether India is not likely to send athletes for some sports in Tokyo Olympics-2020 which were represented in Rio Olympics-2016 and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

(e) the other changes likely to be seen in the constitution of the contingent for Tokyo Olympics-2020?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
[COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE(RETD.)]

(a) & (b) Sports disciplines having prospects of medal or respectable performance at the 2020 Olympic Games are kept under High Priority category and provided with all requisite assistance from the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)
besides additional assistance from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme for specific individualized requirements.

The athletes having potential to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and likely to reach the final round are in a continuous process of being identified and facilitated in different ways.

(c) to (e) For participation in Olympic Games, qualification criteria / standards are fixed by the concerned international federations of the respective sports disciplines. As such, for participation in Olympic Games, individuals/teams are to qualify/achieve the qualifying standards, during the qualifying tournaments held by respective International Federations.

The participation of the Indian contingent in the Tokyo Olympic Games, 2020 will depend on achieving the qualifying standards by the individual athletes / teams.
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