Army players are preparing for the Olympics

New Delhi . As India is poised to host the 2036 Olympics, the Indian Army organized the ‘Army Sports Conclave’. In this conclave, emphasis was laid on formulating a collaborative strategy with the Indian Olympic Association, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and National Sports Federations. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was present in this program.

According to the Defense Ministry, this joint effort provided valuable information. This paved the way for a comprehensive roadmap to prepare for the Olympics. These collective discussions have laid the foundation for actionable steps to ensure India’s success on the global stage. There is a distinct tradition of contribution by the Indian Armed Forces in the Asian Games and Olympics. The Mission Olympic Cell of the Indian Army was established in 2001 to promote sports and sportspersons.

Under this, a total of 9,000 players are training at 28 different sports nodes. With the support of SAI, there are a total of 18 boys’ sports companies and two girls’ sports companies across India to nurture young age (09 to 16 years) talent. Additionally, a Paralympic Node has been set up to motivate and train disabled soldiers for the Paralympic Games.

In this program, Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya praised the indispensable contribution of the Indian Army to the sports ecosystem of India. He stressed the need for joint multi-agency approach to promote sports across the country.

Dr. Mandaviya discussed preparing a comprehensive roadmap for success in the Olympics. This includes short-term five-year plans and long-term 25-year strategies for developing talent from the grassroots to the top level.

Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (Retd.), Minister of Youth Affairs, Government of Rajasthan, highlighted the steps taken by the Government through ‘Khelo India’ program to promote sports.

He underlined the vision of achieving maximum Olympic medals for India by 2036 while favoring the establishment of centers of excellence for sports. He also acknowledged the contribution of the Indian Army in promoting sports culture and noted that the Indian Army has emerged as one of the top medal winning institutions in the country.

Former athletes and Olympians, including renowned personalities like Anju Bobby George, Mary Kom and Tarundeep Rai, provided valuable insights at the conclave. They all shared their personal experiences and perspectives on achieving excellence at the highest level of sports.

–IANS

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