What Is Mission Olympic Cell — All You Need To Know About SAI's New Scheme

What is this 'Mission Olympic Cell' Scheme of SAI that is helping out our Indian athletes for Olympics? Here are the details and information that you need to know. Read below.

Members of 'Mission Olympic Cell' during a meeting back in 2023 (Image Credit: @Media_SAI / X)

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Paris Olympics 2024: Indian contingents are gearing up for Paris Olympics 2024 as they are all set to represent the nation for the highest honour platform present on planet Earth — the Olympics. However, the latest talk of the town is Sports Authority of India's (SAI) new scheme MOC (Mission Olympic Cell) which is meant to assist our athletes for Olympics.

What is this scheme and how does it help out our athletes? Know the important facts by reading below:

 

What Is 'Mission Olympic Cell'?

As stated by the official website of Sports Authority of India, MOC means the following:

"The Mission Olympic Cell is a dedicated body created to assist the athletes who are selected under the TOP Scheme. The MOC is under the Chairmanship of the Director General, Sports Authority (DG, SAI). The Committee meetings are attended by representatives of respective National Sports Federations (NSFs) and Project Officers of the SAI besides other members. The idea of the MOC is to debate, discuss and decide the processes and methods so that the athlete receives best assistance. The MOC also focuses on selection, exclusion and retention of athletes, coaches, training institutes that can receive TOPS assistance."

 

What Are The Functions Of Mission Olympic Cell?

As mentioned by official website of Sports Authority of India, MOC have the following objectives and tasks to accomplish and monitor:

• To approve customized programs for athletes chosen under the TOP Scheme.
• To recommend financial disbursement for the customized programs.
• To support, monitor and review progress of athletes in accordance with the training programs.
• To take decisions on sudden and unanticipated requirements/needs of athletes.
• To communicate regularly with the athletes on their progress, requirements and perspectives.
• To engage implementation partner agencies to carry out/execute any or all the above functions.
• To ensure documentation/contractual obligations of beneficiaries.
• To deliver sponsor/commercial partner/media commitment under the NSDF TOP Scheme.

 

What Is The Selection And Review Committee Of MOC?

Weekly meetings are held by the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) to review the athletes' suggestions. The Committee is also in charge of reviewing the accomplishments and development of athletes on a regular basis. The recommendation of the Committee will determine whether athletes are included, kept, or removed from the TOP Scheme.