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NSFs asked to identify 2020 Olympics medal prospects by end November

New Delhi [India], Nov.2 (ANI): The Department of Sports has advised all national sports federations (NSFs) to identify 2020 Olympics medal prospects and their support staff by November 30.

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NSFs asked to identify 2020 Olympics medal prospects by end November
New Delhi [India], Nov.2 (ANI): The Department of Sports has advised all national sports federations (NSFs) to identify 2020 Olympics medal prospects and their support staff by November 30. Union Minister of Sports (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has given his approval for this initiative to give a head-start to the country's preparations for Olympics, 2020. The Department has further advised NSFs to prepare the programme of training and exposures of the medal prospects for the year 2017. The NSFs should approach the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for any financial assistance required under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme. There will be a six monthly review of the performance of the athletes and support staff for inclusion/ exclusion in the list of core probable and their support staff. The department has advised the NSFs to carry out the exercise of selection and review with total transparency and put up details of the same on their website as a part of suo moto disclosure. In respect of the sports discipline(s) in which NSFs are suspended / not recognised by MYAS, this exercise is to be undertaken by Sports Authority of India (SAI) namely archery, gymnastics, judo and tennis. (ANI)

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