BCCI to provide Rs 8.5 crore to IOA for Paris Olympics: Secretary Jay Shah
New Delhi (PTI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced financial assistance to the Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes, contributing Rs 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for their campaign.
The Paris Games will begin from July 26.
"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 Crores to the IOA for the campaign," BCCI secretary Jay Shah wrote on his 'X' account.
"To our entire contingent, we wish you the very best. Make India proud! Jai Hind!"
As many as 117 athletes will represent India at the Paris Olympics. There will also be 140-strong support staff, making it a 257-member contingent.
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Case filed against BJP MLA Yatnal for Rs 1,000 crore allegation to topple government
Davangere: A case has been registered against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal following his allegations that a leader had collected Rs 1,000 crore with the intent to topple the Congress government in the state.
The FIR was filed at the Gandhinagar police station based on a complaint by KPCC General Secretary S. Manohar.
Yatnal had claimed that leaders from his party had amassed Rs 1,000 crore and were plotting to use the money to bring down the state government and install themselves as chief ministers. He further alleged that the money was meant to bribe Congress MLAs.
