- Under the scheme, 50 talented youths will be provided world-class sports facilities.
- The selected youths will be given access to an acceleration center and an acceleration coach in Jaipur, where they will be groomed for the Olympic level competition.
- The state government has also allocated Rs. 100 crore for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Sports in Jaipur, which will offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment for various sports disciplines.
- The Mission Olympics 2028 scheme is part of the state government’s vision to promote sports and physical education in Rajasthan.
- The minister also announced several other initiatives in the budget, such as providing free sports kits to 10 lakh students, constructing 500 playgrounds in rural areas, and establishing a Sports University in Jodhpur.
- According to the minister the government is committed to creating a conducive environment for sports in the state and encouraging the youth to pursue their dreams.
Overview of the Scheme | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scheme | Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028 |
| Launch Year | 2024. |
| Benefits | Training/ Coach/ Sports kit will be provided to talented youth. |
| Beneficiary | Talented Players of the state. |
| Nodal Department | Rajasthan State Sports Council |
Introduction
- It is a matter of great pride for any player in the world to represent their country or state in any sport.
- Be it cricket, hockey, football or any other.
- However, when it comes to the greatest sporting event, the Olympics would be the foremost, where more than 200 National Olympic Committee (NOC) players participate.
- Representing one’s country NOC is a proud moment for any player.
- Since years, many players from India have emerged who have proudly raised the Indian flag of India on the Olympics podium and many more to come.
- Though India hasn’t performed well in the Olympics, from the last few events, we have raised our level in the Olympics.
- However, despite our recent improvement, we are still lagging behind other countries, and there is still room for improvement.
- The main reason for not performing well at such a grand event could be the sports facilities that our players are unable to receive either from state or national government.
- If we compare our sports facilities to those of other countries like the USA, China, Australia, Japan and others, then we are much behind.
- Recognizing this problem, the Rajasthan government has announced a special mission, called “Mission Olympics-2028”.
- Under this mission, the state government will provide training, coaching, and sports kits to the most talented players of the state in their chosen sports.
- The training facilities provided will be world class, enabling the players to get detailed information about their respective game.
- The state government will select a total of 50 talented youths for Mission Olympics-2028.
- The selection procedure and its guidelines of Mission Olympics-2028 are yet to be released by the government.
- To ensure the success of this mission, the government will establish a ‘Centre of Excellence for Sports’ in Jaipur costing Rs 100 crore.
- This center will be well equipped with world class facilities required for any player to excel in their respective sports.
- Selected players will receive comprehensive information about their sports and enhance their skills to compete with world class players.
- The announcement of Mission Olympics-2028 was made by the government during their budget 2024-25.
Benefits of Scheme
- Training, Coach, Sports kit (as per their sports) will be provided to the selected sports person.
- For this mission, the government will select 50 students across the state.
- Shortlisted players will have access to world class facilities, at the ‘Centre of Excellence for Sports,’ which is to be constructed in Jaipur.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only state domiciled applicants can apply for the scheme.
- Applicants should be related to the sports played in the Olympics.
- Applicants must have represented the state or national level in the sports for which they are applying for.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Sports Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate.
- Address Proof.
- Category Certificate.
- Mobile Number.
- Passport Size Photograph.
How to apply
- Only eligible beneficiaries will be able to apply for the Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028.
- The government announced the scheme during the 2024-25 budget, but the guidelines and application process are not announced yet.
- Information related to the application will be mentioned in the guidelines of Mission Olympics 2028.
- Eligible applicants who are willing to apply under this scheme can do so through the provided medium.
- Applicants must submit their details and documents as shown in the Mission Olympic-2028 application form.
- As instructed, please submit the duly filled in application form with the required documents.
- Once the application is received, the nodal department will scrutinize the received applications.
- Applications that pass the scrutiny test will receive benefits as per the scheme.
FAQs
What is Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028?
Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028 is an initiative by the Rajasthan government aimed at preparing and grooming athletes from the state to compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics. The mission focuses on providing high-quality training, infrastructure, and support to nurture sporting talent in various disciplines.
What are the key objectives of Rajasthan Mission Olympics-2028?
- Identify and develop sports talent in Rajasthan.
- Provide athletes with world-class coaching and facilities.
- Create an environment that encourages sports as a career option.
- Promote the state’s representation in national and international competitions, especially the Olympics.