This splendid performance underscores the rising stature of Indian sports on the Asian front, reflecting the potential and prowess of its sportspersons in a diverse array of disciplines.
New Delhi, May 20: The government has decided to widen its medical insurance cover for sportspersons by increasing the number of beneficiary athletes and
The government has decided to widen its medical insurance cover for sportspersons by increasing the number of beneficiary athletes and including coaches and support staff from this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Thursday. The SAI said with this decision, the coverage would increase to more than 13,000 athletes, coaches and support staff. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the well-being of athletes, coaches and support staff are his ministry s priority and the decision is in line with that objective. We want to ensure that all our athletes and contractual staff have health cover during these difficult times and even after, he said.