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Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010

PREPARATION OF INDIAN TEAM
 Special Scheme approved to maximize India’s medal tally.
 Core probables for each sport’s discipline selected for intensive training and coaching.
 35 top level Foreign and 250 Indian Coaches engaged for the Core Probables.
 Foreign Exposures both Training and Competitions being organized on a regular basis.
 International and Prize Money tournaments being organized in India such as World Badminton Championship, World Cup Shooting, Hockey World Cup etc.
 Total Scientific and Medical backup and support being provided to the elite athletes.
 Expenditure of Rs. 678 Crore in three years to prepare the team.
 Out of this 375 Crore for training and foreign exposure.
 85 Crore for upgadation of the SAI infrastructure.
 218 Crore for sports science back up.
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