COE to be set up in Kashmir with international expertise: Thakur
The Hindu
The Centre of Excellence for winter sports in Gulmarg was announced by then Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju during the second edition of Khelo India Winter Games in February 2021.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said his ministry is seeking international expertise for setting up a Centre of Excellence (COE) in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort, which is gradually emerging as the leading winter sports hub of the country.
"We want to rope in international expertise for making the Centre of Excellence in Gulmarg so that once it is established, it should be one of the best not only in India but in the world," Mr. Thakur told reporters here on Friday.
The Centre of Excellence for winter sports in Gulmarg was announced by then Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju during the second edition of Khelo India Winter Games in February 2021.
"For two years, we were going through COVID pandemic," Mr. Thakur said while justifying the delay.
On Khelo India events going on at several places in the country, Mr. Thakur said these tournaments are an opportunity for talent hunt, identification and scouting.
"The outstanding players from here can be picked up and sent to various academies for specialised training and given a chance to progress in their careers," he said.
Mr. Thakur referred to the government's TOPS scheme under which the Centre is bearing all the lodging, boarding and training expenses of athletes. They also get an allowance of rupees six lakh per year.
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