What is National Sports Policy?
Historical Background
Key Points
9 points- 1.
Mass Participation: Promoting sports and physical fitness among all sections of society, including rural areas, women, and persons with disabilities.
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Excellence in Sports: Identifying and nurturing sporting talent from an early age, providing scientific training, and supporting elite athletes.
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Infrastructure Development: Creating and upgrading sports facilities, stadiums, training centers, and equipment across the country.
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Sports Sciences: Integrating sports medicine, psychology, nutrition, and biomechanics into training programs.
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Good Governance: Ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in sports administration and federations.
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Financial Support: Mobilizing resources from government, private sector, and public contributions for sports development.
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Anti-Doping Measures: Implementing strict measures to prevent and combat doping in sports, aligning with WADA code.
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Promotion of Indigenous Sports: Encouraging and preserving traditional Indian sports and games.
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International Cooperation: Fostering collaborations with international sports bodies and countries for knowledge exchange and training.
Recent Developments
5 developmentsLaunch of the 'Khelo India' program (2017) to promote grassroots sports and identify talent.
Discussions and proposals for a new, more comprehensive National Sports Policy to address contemporary challenges and opportunities.
Increased focus on digital platforms for talent identification and athlete management.
Emphasis on creating a robust sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
Efforts to bring greater transparency and accountability in National Sports Federations (NSFs).