The inclusion of any sport discipline in the Olympic Games is determined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC has established several criteria for a sport to be considered for inclusion:
- Governance: The sport discipline must be governed by an International Federation that adheres to the rules of the Olympic Charter.
- Global Practice: The sport must be widely practiced across the world.
- Additional Criteria: The sport must meet various other criteria set by the IOC.
State Responsibility
Sport is considered a State subject, meaning the responsibility for creating sports infrastructure lies with State Governments and Union Territory (UT) Administrations. This includes infrastructure for various sports, such as Kalaripayattu.
International Promotion
The promotion of specific sports at the international level is the responsibility of the international sports bodies that regulate those sports.
Recognition of Kalaripayattu
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has recognized the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation as the Regional Sports Federation. This federation is responsible for promoting Kalaripayattu within the country.
Official Statement
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, provided this information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who decides the inclusion of any sport discipline in the Olympic Games?
- A. National Sports Federations
- B. State Governments
- C. International Olympic Committee
- D. Indian Olympic Association
- What is one of the criteria for a sport to be included in the Olympic Games?
- A. Must be practiced only in its country of origin
- B. Must be governed by an International Federation
- C. Must have at least one million athletes
- D. Must be a contact sport
- Who is responsible for the creation of sports infrastructure for various sports including Kalaripayattu?
- A. International Olympic Committee
- B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- C. State Governments / UT Administrations
- D. Indian Kalarippayattu Federation
- What role does the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation play?
- A. Governing body for all sports in India
- B. Regional Sports Federation to promote Kalaripayattu
- C. International governing body for Kalaripayattu
- D. Committee for Olympic sports inclusion
- Who provided the information about Kalaripayattu in the Lok Sabha?
- A. Prime Minister of India
- B. President of the IOC
- C. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports
- D. President of the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation