Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs High-Level Meeting To Review India’s Preparation For Paris Olympics

By  News On Air   Jul 13, 2024

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday (12th July 2024) chaired a high-level meeting to review India’s Preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics. During the meeting, Dr Mandaviya established a coordination group to ensure holistic support for athletes. The coordination group will address any issues that arises during the lead-up to and throughout the competition.

Dr Mandaviya also emphasized the importance of all stakeholders working together to provide to the athletes the support they need. He added it is essential to ensure that the athletes are in the best physical and mental condition as they enter this critical phase of preparation and competition.

A total of 118 athletes, including 48 women athletes, across 16 sports disciplines will participate in the Paris Olympics. Out of the total 118 Paris-bound athletes, 26 are Khelo India athletes and 72 athletes have qualified for Olympic games for the first time.