Non-participants going to Rio Olympics

The Minister of state (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel has said that as on 5.8.2016, 118 Indian sportspersons are expected to participate in Rio Olympics, 2016. Participation of sportspersons is subject to all requisite clearances including clearance from doping angle. Indian sportspersons and teams have qualified to participate in 15 sports disciplines viz., Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Swimming.

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today he said,The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has approved 80 support personnel including contingent officials, out of which 14 support personnel have been cleared against Training Venue Passes (TVP). Support personnel for different sports disciplines included in the contingent are coaches, physiotherapists, non-playing captain, mental trainer, masseurs etc. Support personnel have been included in the contingent to provide coaching and training support to Indian athletes and help them in their recovery and rehabilitation during period of Rio Olympics, 2016.