First ever training center dedicated for Para Athletes

Vijay Goel lays the Foundation Stone at Gandhinagar, Gujarat for the first ever training center dedicated for Para Athletes

Question: Recently Sports Minister Vijay Goel laid the Foundation Stone for the first ever training center dedicated for Para Athletes at which of the following place?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Haryana
(c) Karnataka
(d) Odisha
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 5 February 2017; Sports Minister Vijay Goel laid the Foundation Stone at Gandhinagar, Gujarat for the first ever training center dedicated for Para Athletes.
  • The center is proposed for an estimated budget of over Rs. 50 crores.
  • It will have the World Class facilities where Para athletes will be trained for various International Competitions including Asian Games, Common Wealth Games and Olympic Games and will also here Classification center.
  • The center will also hold Seminars, Educational Programmes and Workshops throughout the year with the help of International Paralympic Committee.
  • The center will have the following facilities for Para athletes like Indoor Hall (64m x 42m) fully AC, Elite Hostel (100 bedded) fully AC, VIP Accommodation for Foreign Guest (20 nos) AC and Open land for warmup.
  • The entire project will be constructed by CPWD in coordination with the various Experts and Consultants having full accessibility as per the norms of IPC.
  • STC Para training center will provide facilities for training in the following identified sports disciplines in the age group 14 – 20 years.
  • With a total strength of 50 (Boys & Girls), Annual budget for this scheme is Rs. 50 lacs, all the selected para athletes will be accommodated in Elite Hostel.
  • Facilities like Lodging / Boarding, Sports Kits, Competition exposure, Medical Insurance will be provided under the STC Scheme.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158069
https://twitter.com/VijayGoelBJP/status/828190269027790848
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