BCCI to Support Indian Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Substantial Funding
The Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, has declared that the cricketing authority will allocate 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to assist Indian athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. This significant contribution underlines BCCI’s commitment to promoting sports in India beyond cricket. “I am proud to announce that the BCCI will be supporting our incredible athletes representing India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. We are providing INR 8.5 crore to the IOA for the campaign,” Jay Shah posted on X (formerly Twitter). He also extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent, urging them to “Make India proud! Jai Hind!” India’s Olympic Contingent The announcement comes as the Paris Games are set to commence on 26th July 2024. India will be represented by 117 athletes, accompanied by 140 support staff, making a total of 257 members in the Indian contingent. A press release from the Ministry of Defence highlighted th...