Sports Ministry has constituted a committee of renowned Indian sportspersons to suggest the ways for best utilization of sporting infrastructure created by the Sports Authority of India( SAI) for the Commonwealth Games. This was disclosed by Shri Ajay Maken , Sports Minister , while briefing the media persons after taking round of five Stadia of SAI , here today morning.
Disclosing the composition of the Committee, Shri Maken said “ the Committee consisting of renowned sports persons and veteran sports journalist has been asked to suggest , how best we can utilize the existing sporting infrastructure .” He further informed that the Committee will be chaired by Sports Secretary and comprise of Ms P.T.Usha , Mr Bhaichung Bhutia, Ms. MC Marykom, Mr Dilip Tirkey and veteran Sports Journalist Mr K. Dutta. It has been asked to give its recommendations within four weeks. The Committee would be holding its first meeting on Monday, Shri Maken added.
Today morning , Shri Maken accompanied with Sports Secretary, DG ,CPWD and senior officers of SAI & CPWD has visited Dr SPM Swimming Complex , National Stadium, IGI Complex, JNL Stadium and Dr Karni Singh Shooting range to see himself the status of maintenance of above sporting infrastructure .
Shri Maken categorically stated that SAI stadiums would used for following three purpose only ,First is for running Sports Academies for imparting training to children.Secondly hosting National & International competitions , for which annual calendar will be prepared .Thirdly for the National teams training for London Olympics.
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