Internet Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that a task force will be set up to prepare an action plan for the next three Olympic Games that will be held in 2020, 2024, 2028. According to reports, the task force will prepare the overall strategy for sports facilities, training, selection procedure and other related matters.
The decision comes in the wake of the dismal performance by Indian sports persons at recently concluded Rio Olympics in which India ended up with just two models – a silver by ace shuttler PV Sindhu and bronze by wrestler Sakshi Malik.
The PM announced that “a task force will be set up to prepare a comprehensive action plan for effective participation of Indian sports persons in the next three Olympic Games – 2020, 2024 and 2028,” read a statement from government spokesperson.
“The task force will prepare the overall strategy for sports facilities, training, selection procedure and related matters. The task force will comprise of members who are in house experts as well as those from outside,” the statement added.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of India’s two medals at the recently concluded Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, which brought into focus the lack of facilities and support for sports persons in the country. The task force may also look into steps to make officials accountable, to address repeated charges of apathy and lack of interest.