Preparations are on full swing to prepare athletes for the forthcoming Olympic Games to be held in London next year. Union Sports Ministry has launched a Project for preparing athletes and teams for the Games. According to official sources, athletes will be provided comprehensive and intensive training, both within country and abroad and competition exposure in international sports competitions. The athletes will be provided world class lodging, nutrition and medical support. A total of over 258 crore rupees have been sanctioned for the project.