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Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has approved an amount of Rs 14.14 crore for setting up of para sports academy for para sportsmen in Jodhpur.

The academy has been envisaged to provide latest modern facilities for high-tech training and practice to para-sports persons.

As per the government proposal, the academy will be set up at Government College of Physical Education campus, Jodhpur.

It will be operated at Umaid Stadium, Jodhpur till necessary infrastructure is created in the college premises.

In this academy, 25 talented players (15 from shooting and 10 from table tennis) from the state of Rajasthan will be selected. Education, medical, training, accommodation, food and other necessary facilities will be provided free of cost by the Rajasthan State Sports Council to the sportspersons.

In addition, sports training will be provided by the coaches in the morning and evening as per the scheduled time. The players will also be provided education along with sports training  by getting them admission in a nearby school.