Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Thursday unveiled an ambitious programme named Operation Excellence London 2012 to prepare Indian athletes for next year's Olympic Games with an aim to bring more medals after historic performances in Commonwealth and Asian Games. Announcing the launch of Opex London 2012, Maken said to achieve this objective the ministry will implement the programme in a mission mode.Talking to reporters at his monthly press conference, Maken said that the programme will be a comprehensive one and will include training, coaching and providing all the required facilities to the athletes. He said the athletes will be given foreign exposure, participation in international competitions and hiring of foreign coaches to get the best results in 2012 Olympics. The Minister informed that the programme will be implemented through two operational arms, one meant for elite medal prospects who would be given special treatment and the other for the national teams of all Olympics disciplines.
News On AIR | March 3, 2011 8:41 PM
Sports Minister unveils ambitious London Olympics programme