1. Q.)Which of the following sports has been identified for promotion and upgradation under Madhya Pradesh Sports Policy, 2005?
Explanation (d) Keeping in view the performance of national sports, the medals received and the current avail ability of sports facilities, the following games will be focused on upgrading.
- The main thrust will be centralised on identified dis ciplines taking in to account performance at national levels, earned medals & also the availability of existing infrastructure for disciplines i.e. Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Wresting, Volley ball, Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking. Paddle boats, Judo, Hockey, Basket Ball, Shooting & Horse riding are being included. Department of Sports & Youth Welfare will monitor the activities once in five years. Regional specialisation in these disciplines will be taken in to consideration before promoting these games.
- Identification of disciplines will be done purely on the basis of achievements & the number of medals earned in National, Asian & Olympic games. While selecting disciplines infrastructure, human resources & regional & national causes will be kept in mind. For example Swimming on the banks of Kshipra. Narmada (there are 200 medals in national games while Canoeing & Kayaking have 125 medals) etc.
- Inter-village Panchayat competition will be organised in Kabaddi, Tug of War, Fast race, High Jump. Wresting, Volley ball, Archery at Tribal areas. Budgetary provi sion will be made available to organise these competi tions by Sports & Youth Welfare Department.
- One coach on adhoc basis will be deputed in all the districts of the State after identifying the disciplines.