The sports ministry has laid down rules for the selection for the Asian Games and other multi-sports events that prioritises winning medals.

In a letter to the Indian Olympic Association and all heads of the national sports federations, ministry's under-secretary Tarun Pareek has given a clear-cut criteria for selections of the teams and also individual competitions.

"The purpose of these instructions is to lay down a transparent and equitable framework for the selection of sportspersons and teams for the participation in various multidisciplinary sports events. This framework is intended to ensure that all the athletes, coaches, and stakeholders are fully informed of the eligibility benchmarks and performance standards required for consideration. The aim is to ensure that the athletes w

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