On Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a big announcement. They are giving Rs 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This money is meant to help Indian athletes who are preparing for the Paris Olympics.
The Paris Olympics will begin on July 26. India will have a total of 117 athletes competing in these games. Alongside these athletes, there will be a support team of 140 people. This makes the total number of people representing India at the Olympics 257.
The financial support from the BCCI is a major boost for these athletes and their preparations, helping ensure they have the resources they need to perform their best in Paris.
BCCI Supports Indian Athletes with ₹8.5 Crore for Paris Olympics
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to give ₹8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to support the Indian team going to the 2024 Paris Olympics. This announcement was made by Jay Shah, the President of BCCI. The money will help the Indian athletes who are getting ready to compete in Paris this summer.
A total of 117 athletes from India will travel to Paris for the Olympics. The BCCI’s support is meant to help them prepare and perform well at the Games, with the hope that they will win medals and bring glory to India.
Jay Shah expressed his excitement about this support on social media platform ‘X’, saying, “I am proud to announce that the BCCI will be funding our amazing athletes with ₹8.5 crore for the 2024 Paris Olympics. We wish them all the best. Go and make India proud! Jai Hind!”
I am proud to announce that the @BCCI will be supporting our incredible athletes representing #India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. We are providing INR 8.5 Crores to the IOA for the campaign.
To our entire contingent, we wish you the very best. Make India proud! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳…
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 21, 2024Also Read: Shubman Gill Appointed as Vice-Captain of India’s T20I Team, Replacing Hardik Pandya
India’s Paris Olympics Team
The Indian team heading to the Games will include 47 female and 70 male athletes. Among them, track and field athletes will have the largest number, with 29 participants. Shooters will come in second, with 21 athletes. In weightlifting, only Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, will represent India. Equestrian, Judo, and Rowing will each have just one athlete.
For the first time ever at the Olympics, India will have almost as many support staff as athletes. A total of 67 coaches and 72 other support staff members will travel with the team to the Paris Olympics. This means there will be nearly one support staff member for every athlete, reflecting a balanced approach to preparing for the Games.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. What is the BCCI’s recent announcement regarding the Paris Olympics?
Ans. The BCCI announced they will provide ₹8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association to support athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.2. How many athletes will represent India at the Paris Olympics?
Ans. India will have 117 athletes competing in the Paris Olympics.
Q.3. How many support staff members will accompany the Indian team to the Paris Olympics?
Ans. A total of 140 support staff members will travel with the Indian team to Paris.
Q.4. Who is the President of BCCI who made the funding announcement?
Ans. Jay Shah, the President of BCCI, made the announcement regarding the ₹8.5 crore funding.
Q.5. What are some key details about India’s team composition for the Paris Olympics?
Ans. The team includes 47 female and 70 male athletes. Track and field athletes make up the largest group, with 29 participants, while shooters follow with 21 athletes.
