Telangana to unveil new sports policy today
The conclave will see participation from some of India's most celebrated sportspersons, including Gagan Narang, Pullela Gopichand, and Abhinav Bindra.
As part of the state's broader efforts to revamp its sporting ecosystem, the govt will sign several key MoUs, notably with FIFA and the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP).
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The policy is designed to provide comprehensive support to elite athletes, including international-level coaching, training facilities, sports insurance, and medical aid.
Built on five core pillars — governance and organisation, sports ecosystem, long-term athlete development, infrastructure and skills development, and career pathways — the policy aims to create a sustainable and high-performance sports environment, officials said.
A key feature of the policy is the establishment of the sports hub of Telangana, envisioned as an umbrella organisation to offer strategic direction and policy oversight. This body will be governed by a board of governors, including at least four distinguished athletes, and will manage the Telangana sports development fund.
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