New Delhi [India], The Indian Olympic Association and the Indian Wrestling Federation have taken a significant step forward in a concerted effort to provide unprecedented support to the country's wrestlers ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Apart from this, Vinesh Phogat's request for additional support has also been accepted.
The IOA and WFI have prepared a comprehensive support team for the wrestlers. It will include experienced coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, mental conditioning coaches and other essential staff, who will be dedicated to enhancing the well-being and performance of the wrestlers.
IOA President Shaw said supporting athletes' quest for success is a top priority. He added, “By providing a comprehensive support team, our goal is to ensure that our wrestlers have access to the best resources they can to perform at their best." "This decision is consistent with our commitment to fostering an environment where athletes can thrive."
In addition to the comprehensive support framework, the IOA and WFI have responded positively to Vinesh Phogat's request for additional support to assist her preparation to compete at the Paris Olympic Games. Recognizing the importance of their request, an additional layer of support staff will be provided to meet their needs.
WFI President Sanjay Singh said the federation is committed to supporting all its athletes in every possible way. He said, “We will ensure that Vinesh and all our wrestlers get the necessary support to excel and fly the flag of India.,
This initiative is part of the larger mission of the IOA and WFI to continuously improve the training, preparation and overall support mechanism available to all Indian athletes. The goal is to create an enduring model of excellence that can take Indians to greater heights on the global stage.
Wrestling not only won independent India's first individual Olympic Games medal in 1952 through KD Jadhav, but has also seen podium finishers in every Olympics since 2008. With seven medals, including two silver and five bronze, wrestling is second only to hockey. In terms of medals won by Indians.
The IOA and WFI have prepared a comprehensive support team for the wrestlers. It will include experienced coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, mental conditioning coaches and other essential staff, who will be dedicated to enhancing the well-being and performance of the wrestlers.
IOA President Shaw said supporting athletes' quest for success is a top priority. He added, “By providing a comprehensive support team, our goal is to ensure that our wrestlers have access to the best resources they can to perform at their best." "This decision is consistent with our commitment to fostering an environment where athletes can thrive."
In addition to the comprehensive support framework, the IOA and WFI have responded positively to Vinesh Phogat's request for additional support to assist her preparation to compete at the Paris Olympic Games. Recognizing the importance of their request, an additional layer of support staff will be provided to meet their needs.
WFI President Sanjay Singh said the federation is committed to supporting all its athletes in every possible way. He said, “We will ensure that Vinesh and all our wrestlers get the necessary support to excel and fly the flag of India.,
This initiative is part of the larger mission of the IOA and WFI to continuously improve the training, preparation and overall support mechanism available to all Indian athletes. The goal is to create an enduring model of excellence that can take Indians to greater heights on the global stage.
Wrestling not only won independent India's first individual Olympic Games medal in 1952 through KD Jadhav, but has also seen podium finishers in every Olympics since 2008. With seven medals, including two silver and five bronze, wrestling is second only to hockey. In terms of medals won by Indians.
