The Sports Ministry has earmarked about 258 Crore rupees for preparation of athletes for London Olympics next year. The fund was approved under the Project Operation Excellence, which was launched by the Government on mission mode in March this year. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Ajay Maken said, his Ministry has finalized action plans in the 16 disciplines. Giving details about the Coaching of athletes, he said, the National Coaching Camps and International exposures in all the disciplines except swimming have been started. The National Coaching Camp in Swimming will start from 15th of this month. He said, the strategic planning for qualifying tournaments are being prepared by the National coaches in consultation with 28 selected foreign coaches. Mr Maken said, 32 Government observers in the identified disciplines have been appointed to ensure the effective conduct of the National Coaching Camps and for fair selection of players for international exposures and qualifying competitions. The London Olympics-2012 will be held from 27th July till 13th of August in 26 disciplines like Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling.