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BCCI Explores Role In Olympic Sports, Meets Sports Ministry Officials
The Indian Olympic Association: In a significant move that could reshape India’s Olympic ambitions, top officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held a high-level meeting on Thursday to explore collaborative efforts aimed at boosting the country's medal prospects in future Olympic Games.
According to sources familiar with the development, the BCCI expressed its willingness to adopt and support a couple of non-cricket sports disciplines. The idea is to provide financial assistance, infrastructure support, and administrative expertise to federations in dire need of resources and strategic planning to produce world-class athletes.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was present at the meeting and played a key role in outlining the cricket board’s intent, sources said. “The BCCI is keen to contribute to India’s Olympic movement. We believe that with proper support and vision, Indian athletes can excel across various disciplines on the world stage,” sources added.
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