The Sports Ministry has directed Sports Authority of India, SAI, to identify 50 athletes in various disciplines for customised training under the 'National Sports Development Fund 50' scheme to improve the country's Olympic performance. The Ministry said this in a statement in New Delhi today.The statement adds that SAI has been asked to recommend names of sportspersons in consultation with the concerned National Sports Federations by the end of this month.The Ministry is of the opinion that young sportspersons, who are medal hopes for the 2020 Olympics, be encouraged and supported on a continuing basis.The preferred age of the sportspersons should be 16-20 years.