State-of-the-art training for 150 shooters for 2010 CWG

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry today decided to provide state-of-the-art training and exposure, both at domestic and international levels, to 150 shooters keeping in mind the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Under the scheme for "Preparation of Indian Teams for Commonwealth Games, 2010", the Steering Committee has approved the names of 63 shooters (35 Men and 28 Women) so far, for their inclusion in the "Core Group" of sportspersons. In addition, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has been asked to submit the panel of 15 Indian and 4 Foreign coaches earmarked for shooting discipline to the Steering Committee for its approval at the next meeting. Among those identified so far to form the Core Group include Abhinav Bindra, Anjali Bhagwat, Gagan Narang, Avneet Kaur Sidhu, Sanjeev Rajput, Tejaswini Sawant, P T Raghunath, Suma Shirur, Samaresh Jung, Anuja Jung, RVS Rathor, Moraad Ali Khan and Manavjit Singh Sandhu. Under the scheme, training is to be provided to 100 men and 50 women shooters. NRAI has been asked to furnish more names to fill all slots. The Steering Committee constituted by the Government under the scheme, has also directed the NRAI to submit without delay the names of support staff, such as a sports Analyst, and three mental trainers or psychologists for its approval. Sports Minister M S Gill had directed the Steering Committee to complete the process of identification of core group of sportspersons and support staff in respect of all disciplines in consultation with national federations at the earliest to fully operationalise the scheme expeditiously. The Cabinet on June 12, 2008 gave its approval for a scheme titled "Preparation of Indian Team for Commonwealth Games, 2010", with an outlay of Rs 678.00 crore for three years starting from 2008-09.

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