Mission Olympic Cell approves Mirabai Chanu, Bindyarani Devi's proposal to train in USA

Mission Olympic Cell approves Mirabai Chanu, Bindyarani Devi's proposal to train in USA

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Category : Sports Published on: June 17 2023

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  • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Mission Olympic Cell has approved the foreign training camp for Target Olympic Podium Scheme athletes Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi's proposal to train in St. Louis, USA.
  • The Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalists will be training at St. Louis's SQUAT University under Dr. Aron Horschig and working on their rehabilitation and strength training process ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. 
  • During their 65 days foreign training camp, the duo will be accompanied by Indian Chief Coach Vijay Sharma and their physiotherapist Tesneem Zayyad. 
  • The government will cover their Air travel expenses, boarding and lodging cost, medical insurance, local transportation cost, gym expenses and doctor's consultation cost among other expenses.
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