A ‘lack of coordination and cooperation’ between the Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association (APOA) and the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) has hamstrung the training of sportspersons from the State who are set to participate in the event, even as the Gujarat government has announced that it would give financial aid to sportspersons of its State who bag gold medals in the tournament.
SAAP has not taken any initiative to provide the necessary kit, sportswear, or budget to the players. Even more surprisingly, no coaching camps were conducted for the players selected for the national games till now. While APOA says there is “no response to its requests and representations” regarding the national games, the SAAP stoutly says it has not received any such requests.
According to information, both SAAP and APOA have to work in tandem in the selection of players and imparting coaching to them. “But this time, it is missing,” say sources.
