Gagan Narang, Olympic bronze medal-winning shooter and chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent at Paris 2024, stated the sports activities science back-up supplied to the nation’s athletes on this Video games is unprecedented.
Narang stated the sports activities science group, underneath the management of famend sports activities damage professional Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, is a never-before assist for the Indian athletes.
“Dr. Pardiwala has labored with lots of elite athletes beforehand, so he understands what’s required from their perspective. We’ve physiotherapists, masseurs and a sleep professional. We’ve simply put in our sleep pods for somebody who is just not in a position to sleep correctly or comfortably. We’ve a nutritionist. So, that is unprecedented and I’m very comfortable that we’re in a position to present these to our athletes,” Narang instructed reporters right here on Thursday.
“Athletes have been utilizing the medical unit fairly often and are fairly glad with it. The nice half about that is that they will simply come down from their constructing and go to the medical room and get issues performed as an alternative of going to the principle polyclinic.”
Change in mindset
Narang identified a change in mindset of the Indian athletes. “Earlier, folks wished to take part, however now they’re right here to win. They wish to come right here and carry out. That’s the change in mindset of the athletes. I’m comfortable that when it comes to energy we’re equal to that of China with the identical variety of athletes.”
The Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) is working to type out some points, stated Narang.
“There are just a few main points that we are attempting to mitigate with the organising committee and so they promised that these points will likely be sorted out very quickly. I’d not like to debate (these) to maintain the setting constructive for all of us and the group as a result of everybody reads what we write,” he stated.
Athletes have been utilizing the medical unit fairly often and are fairly glad with it
Revealed – July 25, 2024 10:19 pm IST