Sports Policy for Least and Middle-Income Countries

Introduction

Despite their remarkable physical attributes, people from least and middle-income countries (LMICs) often lag behind their counterparts from high-income countries in terms of sports performance. This disparity cannot be solely attributed to a lack of physical training. To bridge this gap, LMICs should embrace advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance their athletes' performance and competitiveness in national and international sports, including the Olympics.

Techniques to Follow

1. Implementing Sports Labs in Every School 

Establish sports labs equipped with cutting-edge technology in every school to provide students with access to advanced training facilities. These labs should be equipped with AI-powered systems that analyze athletes' performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide personalized training recommendations.

2. Developing Human Anatomy Software for Olympic Sports: 

Create comprehensive human anatomy software specifically designed for each Olympic sport. This software should provide detailed information about the muscles, bones, and joints involved in each sport, enabling athletes to understand their bodies better and optimize their training accordingly.

3. Modifying Software for Individual Users:

 Tailor the software to each athlete's specific needs based on their chosen Olympic sport. This customization ensures that athletes receive personalized training plans that target their unique strengths and weaknesses.

4. Teaching Theoretical Classes for All Olympic Sports:

Offer theoretical classes covering the rules, strategies, and techniques of various Olympic sports. These classes should be conducted by experienced coaches and athletes to provide athletes with a comprehensive understanding of their chosen sports.

5. Providing AR/VR Devices for Every Olympic Sport:

 Equip athletes with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) devices that simulate real-life sports environments. These devices can enhance athletes' spatial awareness, reaction times, and decision-making skills.

6 . Integrating Sports Education into School Curriculum:

Introduce sports as a compulsory subject in schools, conducting yearly examinations with 70 marks allocated for ground performance and 30 marks for theoretical knowledge. This approach will foster a culture of sports participation and provide a strong foundation for future athletic development.

Sports Scheme

To encourage participation and support athletes from LMICs, a comprehensive sports scheme should be implemented, offering the following benefits to registered athletes from the age of 10 to 30:

1. Monthly Stipend:

Provide a monthly stipend of up to 5000 rupees until retirement to ensure financial stability and support athletes' training and living expenses.

2. Free Rations and Travel Passes: 

Offer free rations and travel passes to all districts, inner states, and across the country until retirement to facilitate athletes' travel and participation in competitions.

3. Free Medical Expenses:

 Cover all medical expenses related to sports injuries and health maintenance until retirement, ensuring athletes' well-being and access to quality healthcare.

4. Retirement Cost:

 Provide a retirement cost of up to 20 lakh rupees to support athletes after their retirement from active sports.

5. Pension:

Grant a monthly pension of up to 10,000 rupees to retired athletes to ensure financial security and recognition for their contributions to sports.

Financial Strategies: 

1 - Infrastructure development cost (small medium large sports labs) - 7.2 Billion Euro

2 - Equipment and software cost - 3 Billion Euro

3 - Human resources cost - 60 Millions 

4 - Training and Analysis Cost - 40 Million 

5 - medical , travel and food expenses- 50 Million per year 

Eligibility criteria: 

1 - 3 hours in ground training , 2 hours lab training everyday 

2 - fitness score should be above 70 

3 - performance score should be above 80 

Sample Method : 

Country - India 

Required sport labs per district- 400 to 500 = 800 districts * 400 labs = 320000 labs

Required sport equipment per sport - 10 to 20 = 80 sports * 20 equipment = 1600 type of sport equipment 

Conclusion : 

By implementing these strategies and providing comprehensive support, LMICs can harness the power of technology and create an environment that fosters athletic excellence, enabling their athletes to compete on an equal footing with their counterparts from high-income countries and achieve success in national and international sports arenas.