Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur held meetings over two days last week on October 13th and 14th, 2023 with several members of International Olympic Committee (IOC) who are holding key positions in various sports organisations across the globe, ahead of the 141st Session of the IOC in Mumbai. The IOC session is underway in Mumbai, as per schedule from October 15-17, 2023.
In a series of bilateral meetings held with members of various international-level sports federations and office-bearers of the IOC, Thakur spoke about the exchange of knowledge in sports science and medicine, aiming to enhance the well-being and performance of Indian athletes.
The collaboration involved exploring research ventures to drive innovation in training methods, equipment, and the implementation of digital coaching and training in sports and other related domains.
Pitching for Cricket to be included in Olympics, Minister said, if cricket is included in Olympics, it will be easy for governments around the world to allocate budgets for the game. Therefore, such a decision will help create sports infrastructure for cricket.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai on Saturday. The Session provides an opportunity for interaction and knowledge sharing among the various stakeholders related to sports. The 141st IOC Session is being attended by the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, as well as other IOC members, alongside notable Indian sports figures and representatives from different sports federations, including the Indian Olympic Association.