Attire for Commonwealth Games unveiled

In the presence of the Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore, the Indian Olympic Association has unveiled the sports attire for the Commonwealth Games along with sponsors and an assemblage of leading athletes on Monday.

Apart from the officials, the IOA will take care of all the expenses to send the Indian powerhouse of 227 athletes to Gold Coast, Australia, besides the sponsorship from the Edelweiss. The IOA also will offer an insurance cover of rupees 50 lakhs to each athlete.

Edelweiss also extended the support to the Indian contingent for the Asian Games and the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, with the National Games for two years.

Rathore said, “With self discipline among players, managers and everyone else, we will win fairly.”

Rathore recapulated the strong support for sports from the union government to make equal contribution to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).

Champions at the Centre

Shared the stage @ioaindia press conf with talented young players who'd represent India at the Commonwealth Games 2018.

Best wishes to the Indian CWG contingent!
Great to see @edelweissfin @ShivNareshSport & @TheRaymondLtd supporting the athletes. pic.twitter.com/UJTqGmHEMs

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) February 26, 2018