View Full Image Get set, goAn essential fuel to enable that is the support extended to Indian sportspersons. In addition to the NSFs, the key government stakeholders managing sports are the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympics Association (IOA). Even with just ₹48 crore, Hockey India is one of the better-endowed federations in India. Direct to sportspersonsGovernment funding for athletes in India is broadly through assistance to sports federations along with incentives and support for promising individuals. What’s lacking in private support are funding instances where the vision is big and is matched by a funding commitment over several years.

Source: Mint August 16, 2021 17:41 UTC