NEW DELHI: In a world of sports dominated by professional leagues, the union sports ministry has embarked on a unique initiative to organise national leagues in key disciplines — primarily featuring in the Olympics and major multisport events – on its own to create a structured platform for athletes to showcase their talent.
With several national sports federations (NSFs) either facing legal proceedings due to internal fighting or being run in an unprofessional manner, the ministry has taken upon itself to provide a platform to athletes at grassroots and developmental level to participate in such leagues. The govt scouts will identify talented young sportspersons who will then be inducted into govt-run sports academies where they will be provided training, equipment and financial support similar to sportspersons enrolled under Khelo India.
