NEW DELHI: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review India's preparations for the Paris Olympics and also established a coordination group to ensure holistic support for athletes and to address any issues that arise during the lead-up to and throughout the competition.
A total of 118 athletes, including 48 women athletes, across 16 sports disciplines will participate at the Paris Games. Out of the total 118 athletes, 26 are Khelo India athletes and 72 athletes have qualified for Olympic games for the first time. Mandaviya emphasised the importance of all stakeholders working together to provide athletes with the support they need.
