
NEW DELHI: The government has constituted a committee to be headed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with three Olympic medallists as members to advise on identification and grooming of talent, ensure fair and transparent selection and monitor the performance of athletes competing at international events as well evaluate the coaches.
The 17-member Sports Experts Advisory Committee will have celebrated boxer Mary Kom, tennis legend Leander Paes and trail-blazer shuttler Saina Nehwal, who all have won Olympic medals, as members.
Union Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse will be the vice chairperson and sports secretary/joint secretary will be the convenor.
Source: PTI News