QUESTION

(a) whether there has been any impact of programmes like Khelo India on India’s Mission
Olympics, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of athletes benefited from this program across India in the last three years,
along with the upcoming initiatives, if any, the State-wise details thereof; and

(c) the number of athletes from the State of Haryana who benefited from this program in the
last three years and have qualified for Paris Olympics, the district-wise details thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a): Yes, Sir. There has been a positive impact of Khelo India on India’s Mission
Olympics. In fact, a total of 124 athletes who were part of the Indian Contingent which
participated in the Asian Games held in Hangzhou were Khelo India athletes, and they
contributed by winning 42 medals out of total 106 medals. Further, 25% of the Indian
contingent (28 athletes), at the forthcoming Paris Summer Olympic 2024 are Khelo India
Athletes.

(b): The State-wise details of Khelo India Athletes (KIAs), including the state of Haryana,
benefited under Khelo India Scheme are at Annexure-I.

(c): From the State of Haryana, 12 (twelve) Khelo India Athletes have qualified to
participate in Paris Olympics 2024, details of which are at Annexure-II.

ANNEXURE-I

Annexure-I referred in reply to Part (b) of Rajya Sabha UnstarredQuestion No.477 for answer on 25-07-2024 regarding Impact of Khelo India on Mission Olympics asked by Shri Kartikeya Sharma, Member of Parliament

ANNEXURE-II

 Annexure-II referred in reply to Part (c) of Rajya Sabha UnstarredQuestion No.477 for answer on 25-07-2024 regarding Impact of Khelo India on Mission Olympics asked by Shri Kartikeya Sharma, Member of Parliament

Details of Khelo India Athletes from Haryana (district-wise) who have qualified to participate in Paris Olympics 2024