Director (Sports), Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh Shailendra Shrivastava - IPS, distributed Sports kit worth of Rs.6.70 lacs in presence of Regional Director, SAI Central Regional Centre Bhopal Roque Dias, and SAI Officials to the Indian Contingent of Kayaking & Canoeing (Men & Women) that is going to participate in the 15th Jr. & Sr. Kayaking and Canoeing Championship to be held at Samarqand stars Uzbekistan from September 26 to 29.
Dias in his welcome address highlighted that scientifically assistance is provided for preparation of Indian team for the Jr. & Sr. Kayaking & Canoeing Asian Championship to be held in Uzbekistan, the facilities provided to the Camp consisting of equipment support with 20 boats, food and nutrition supplementary like whey protein and multivitamins and essential minerals best available in India.
Periodically medical investigation was also done for their medical fitness. The Regional Director also forwarded the proposal to purchase world class brand plastex Kayaking & Canoeing boats and accessories to DG, SAI amounting to Rs.l.02croes in preparation of Indian Team for Asian Garnes-2014 and Rio Olympics-2016.
Physical relaxation and rehabilitation were also provided like Sona Bath, Massage and physiotherapical assistance. Dope test was conducted as per NADA & WADA guidelines. It was also brief that a sum of approx.Rs.28.00 lacs was spent for preparation of this team. This includes food & supplementary, sports kit, medical care, TA/DA, rehabilitation and other logistics expenditure. The branded Adidas kit consisting of Track suit, 2 T-shirts, 2 shorts, 2 pair of socks, 2 sets of playing kit, kit bag and one pair of warm-up shoes.
Shrivastava in his address mentioned that SAI CRC Bhopal and State Sports Department working in synchronization for development of sports for Madhya Pradesh is emerging as one of the best sporting State in India. He also mentioned that the performance of Indian Contingent in all sports especially in Water Sports have been immensely improved. He also assured that he will take personal initiative to provide additional land to this Regional Centre, Bhopal and land for STC Jabalpur at Ranital Sports Complex.
Deputy Director, SAI CRC BS Singal proposed vote of thanks.