New Delhi: The Multi-Disciplinary Steering Committee of the Sports Ministry has approved the preparatory tournaments for Wrestling Olympic qualifiers. The Committee met under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Sports) on 18th May and approved the Coaching Camps and preparatory tournament for Olympic qualifiers and the sparring partners on the basis of proposal submitted by the Wrestling Federation of India. The details are as follows:-
S.No |
Purpose of Camp |
Total No. of Campers (Player + Coach+ Supporting Staff) |
Venue |
From |
To |
No. of Days |
1. |
National Coaching camp for preparation of 2012 London Olympic Games for Women |
5 Wrestlers, 2 Coaches, 1 Physio& 1 Masseur |
NIS Patiala |
28.5.2012 |
15.06.2012 |
19 Days |
2. |
Special Training Camp with foreign Team for Women |
3 Wrestlers, 2 Coaches & 1Physio |
*Belarus/ USA |
15.6.2012 |
30.07.2012 |
45 Days |
3. |
National Coaching camp for preparation of 2012 London OG for Men |
16 Wrestlers, 4 Coaches, 1 Physio1 Doctor & 1 Masseur |
STC,Sonepat |
28.5.2012 |
15.06.2012 |
19 Days |
4. |
Special Training Camp with Foreign Team for Men |
12 Wrestlers, 3 Coaches, 1 Physio1 Doctor & 1 Masseur |
Belarus/ USA |
15.06.2012 |
30.07.2012 |
45 days |
* Venue of the training subject to the confirmation from the Organizer.
Further, it was also decided that the wrestlers will proceed to London for the Olympics directly after their special training-cum-competition from USA or Belarus as the case may be.