Question: Where will the Odisha-AFI-IAAF High Performance Academy be established?
(a) Gajapati
(b) Kandhamal
(c) Bhubaneswar
(d) Puri
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-
- On July 6, 2017,the Odisha Government signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) to establish a high performance academy in Bhubaneswar with the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
- This academy will be set up at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
- This Academy will provide excellent coaching, integrated support services and educational experience for the state’s potential junior athletes and excellent athletes.
- The State Government will provide all infrastructure and support services including outdoor stadium and international level medical and physiotherapy facilities and experts.
- The IAAF would provide specialists, assist in educating elite coaches and supporting specialists. The AFI will assist in the management of the academy and selection of its the head, teachers and other staff.
Related Links:-
https://www.facebook.com/Naveen.odisha/posts/1366382220114829
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/iaaf-partners-with-odisha-government-for-establishment-of-high-performance-academy/articleshow/59477411.cms
https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170707/jsp/frontpage/story_160603.jsp
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/academy-for-athletes-to-come-up-in-odisha/1/995706.html