The Sports Ministry Grants Approval for Foreign Training Camp for Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi
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The Sports Ministry of India has recently granted approval for a foreign training camp for two athletes, Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi, who are part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOP Scheme). The athletes will travel to the United States in preparation for the Asian Games. This decision was made during the recent meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC).
Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic medallist, and Bindyarani Devi, a Commonwealth Games medal winner, will undergo training at SQUAT University in St. Louis. They will be under the guidance of Dr Aron Horschig, focusing on their rehabilitation and strength training to enhance their performance leading up to the Asian Games.
The announcement was even shared on the official Twitter handle of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). "MOC approves a 65 days long training camp for CWG Medalists @mirabai_chanu & @BindyaraniS at St. Louis, 🇺🇸 with Dr. Aaron Horschig. #TOPSchemeAthletes will be training at @SquatUniversity to prepare for the all important #AsianGames2022," the tweet wrote.
During their 65-day training camp abroad, the athletes will be accompanied by Indian chief coach Vijay Sharma and their physiotherapist Tesneem Zayyad. The government will provide financial support for various aspects of their training, including air travel expenses, accommodation, medical insurance, local transportation, gym facilities, and consultation with doctors.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to supporting elite athletes and ensuring they have the necessary resources and opportunities to excel in international competitions. Earlier, Chanu along with other leading sporting personalities from Manipur, had appealed to the Home Minister to ensure that peace is restored in the violence-hit Northeastern State. Notably, an ethnic clash between the Meitei people in the state has seen more than 70 deaths already. (With Inputs From PTI)
The Sports Ministry’s decision to grant approval for a foreign training camp for Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi is a testament to the government’s commitment to supporting elite athletes. It is an important step in the right direction, as it will ensure that the athletes have the necessary resources and opportunities to excel in international competitions.
The athletes will receive financial support from the government for various aspects of their training, including air travel expenses, accommodation, medical insurance, local transportation, gym facilities, and consultation with doctors. The training camp will be supervised by Indian chief coach Vijay Sharma and physiotherapist Tesneem Zayyad, and will focus on rehabilitation and strength training to enhance the performance of the athletes leading up to the Asian Games.
The government’s initiative is a positive step in the right direction and will go a long way in helping the athletes achieve their goals and excel in international competitions. It is a testament to the government’s commitment to supporting elite athletes and ensuring they have the necessary resources and opportunities to excel in international competitions.
