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The Government has approved ‘in principle’ the proposal of the Indian Association (IOA) for bidding for the XVII Asian Games, 2014. Accordingly, Government has issued letters to IOA for submitting the bids for holding the Games. IOA has informed that they have submitted its letter of ‘Intent’ and the same has been acknowledged by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
The allotment of the Games will be decided at the General Assembly of OCA to be held in China in September-October, 2005.
Presently Government of India, Government of NCT of Delhi and Delhi Development Authority are in the process of creating facilities for Commonwealth Games, 2010. In case, Asian Games, 2014 are allotted to India, these facilities would required to be suitably upgraded. Besides, new infrastructure would also require to be constructed taking into account larger number of disciplines and participating sports persons and officials, in the Asian Games.
This information was given by Shri Sunil Dutt, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
VBA/SK/1/2005
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