Indian weightlifting gets first high-performance director
The Hindu
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and IWLF have laid down specific key result areas for the HPD.
The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) will get the services of its first high-performance director, Aveenash Pandoo, until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Union Sports Ministry has approved the appointment of Pandoo at an annual salary of $ 54,000 (approximately ₹ 40.50 lakh), said a release on Friday.
The HPD has been appointed with the specific focus on development of junior talent with an eye on the 2028 Olympics. Pandoo will also help create a strong coaching structure to help India produce international champions.
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