Context:
Sports Authority of India (SAI) signs MoU with Government of Maharashtra to develop National Centre of Sports Excellence in Mumbai.
Sports Authority of India (SAI):
- Founded in – 1984
- To carry forward the legacy of the 9th Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982
- Set up as a Society under the Societies Act, 1860.
- Functions under – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS).
- Objective – Promote sports and achieve excellence at national and international levels.
- Roles and Responsibilities –
- Training and preparation of National teams.
- Support Training with Scientific & Sports Equipment and scientific personnel.
- Monitor and enhance Performance with a scientific evaluation system.
- Implement various schemes like Khelo India
- Offering academic programmes in physical education and sports.
- Sports Infrastructure Development & Maintenance.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC Word Test Championship:
1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2021 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct: On 20 July 2021, the International Olympic Committee approved a change in the Olympic motto that recognises the unifying power of sport and the importance of solidarity. The new Olympic motto now reads: “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”.
