Question: Who is the chairman of the Target Olympic Podium Committee recently reconstituted by the ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?
(a) Abhinav Bindra
(b) P T Usha
(c) Dr. S.S. Roy
(d) Inder Dhamija
Ans: (a)
Related Fact:
- On 27th January, 2017The Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel has reconstituted Target Olympic Podium committee with the objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games under the “Target Olympic Podium” scheme.
- Abhinav Bindra is the chairman of the committee along with nine other prominent figures as committee members.
- The committee will select elite athletes to be provided financial assistance for their customized training at Institutes having world class facilities and other necessary support.
- The committee will decide on its procedures and will be competent to invite subject experts as and when required.
- The Initial tenure of the committee will be one year from the date of notification.
- A programme, namely Target Olympic Podium Scheme was formulated within the overall ambit of National Sports Development Fund with the objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.
- Under the scheme the selected athletes are provided financial assistance for their customized training at Institutes having world class facilities and other necessary support which is expected to result in improved performance and a higher position in medals tally for the country.
Reference:
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