For Indian Olympic athletes on their way to Paris, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announces major financial support… | Paris 2024 Olympics News

NEW DELHI: A significant boost for Indian athletes prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesTHE Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a significant financial contribution of Rs 8.5 crore (approximately $1.03 million) to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
This financial assistance aims to support the campaign of the Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which is scheduled to begin on July 26.
Jay Shah, the BCCI Secretary, officially announced the decision on his ‘X’ account (formerly Twitter). In his statement, he said he was proud of the BCCI’s support for the incredible athletes who represent India at this prestigious quadrennial event. The funds provided by the BCCI will help the IOA in its preparations and logistics for the Paris Olympics.
“I am proud to announce that BCCI will be supporting our incredible athletes representing India at the Paris Olympics 2024. We are donating Rs 8.5 crore to IOA for the campaign. To our entire contingent, we wish you the best. Make India proud! Jai Hind!” he wrote on X.

India is set to send a contingent of 117 athletes to compete in various disciplines at the Paris Games.
In addition, a support staff of 140 members will accompany the athletes, bringing the total contingent to 257 members.
The financial contribution from BCCI will undoubtedly strengthen the efforts of Indian athletes and their support staff in their endeavour to achieve excellence on the world stage.
In his message, Jay Shah also conveyed BCCI’s best wishes to the entire Indian contingent, encouraging them to make the nation proud.
The BCCI’s decision to provide financial assistance to the Indian Olympic Association underlines the organisation’s commitment to promote and support Indian athletes in various sporting disciplines.