Union Government has sanctioned Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra’s request to train him in Finland’s Kuortane Olympic Training Centre ahead of Diamond League. Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry said that Mr. Neeraj Chopra is set to switch his training base from Turkey and will fly out to Finland for the same on tomorrow. He will train in Finland’s Kuortane Olympic Training Centre till 22nd of June.
The Ministry said that the four-week training camp has been sanctioned by the government’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme and approximately 9.80 lakh rupees expenditure cost will be borne by the Ministry.
The Sports Authority of India has also reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure that Neeraj and his team do not face any issues during their stay in Finland.
