BCCI announces Rs 8.5 crore monetary support to Indian Olympic Association for Paris Games 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced a monetary help of Rs 8.5 Crore to the Indian Olympic Association for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. 

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed the development through social media. "I am proud to announce that the BCCI will be supporting our incredible athletes representing India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. We are providing INR 8.5 Crores to the IOA for the campaign. To our entire contingent, we wish you the very best. Make India proud! Jai Hind!"



Shah said in a post on X.

India has sent a strong 117-member athlete contingent for the Paris Olympics, which are set to kick off on July 26. Apart from athletes, 140 support staff members also accompany the athletes, which makes it a 257-member contingent from India.

The Paris Games will officially kick off on July 26 with the opening ceremony but few events will start from July 24 onwards. Football and Rugby Sevens will begin on July 24, while Archery and Handball will kickstart on July 25.