Not only as an economic and a military super power, India has all the potential , talent and resources to emerge as a Sports Super Power as well. In various international events , Indian sportspersons are exhibiting their mettle and sports skill and claiming medals and due recognition too. In cricket, India has been showing to the world its super talent .In other disciplines too which mostly remained untouched except hockey at international level, Indian sportspersons are leaving an indelible mark and impression on the ground.
However, why sports cannot be encouraged to this extent that it became a career option for the youngsters? To make that possible, requisite investment of different hues including funds etc were required. Setting up of district level Khelo Centres is an innovative idea of Union Sports Ministry under which 1000 such centres across the country are proposed to be opened. Sporting champions and experts could be of tremendous help and what special is about the scheme is paying for their expertise which they are supposed to expend in making such centres as prime sports training points . Consultation cost, remuneration , honorarium or whatever name was given to the concept of interlinking sports with livelihood was such an investment which has assured dividends and which needed to be reaped. A transparent, clear cut manner of identifying and short listing such champions and experts and utilising their experiences and skills in order to man such “Khelo Centres,” is all that is required in addition to building extra infrastructure, if required, for such centres. A nice, practical and workable idea, indeed.
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