Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made an additional request of the government during a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the draft National Sports Governance Bill: expedite the establishment of the ‘Mondotrack’, which is now popular, at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.
Mondotrack is a brand-new track surface that is thought to improve performance and lower the risk of injury. This track, which has been praised by many leading worldwide stars, hosted the track events at the Paris Olympics and the Diamond League final in Brussels.
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Because of its suppleness and consistent dynamic reaction, the vulcanized rubber track absorbs shock and lessens fatigue, assisting athletes in maintaining their posture, stride length, and rhythm.
Additionally, the substance aids athletes in getting off the track. Currently, NIS Patiala, a National Center of Excellence, uses a conventional synthetic track composed of rubber, fiber, sand, and wax.
The two-time Olympic medallist was outspoken about the need for more stadiums at the grassroots level and a Mondo track in Patiala, according to a source who attended the discussion between sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and top athletes and coaches.
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The majority of tournaments nowadays are run on the Mondo track, which puts Indian athletes at a significant disadvantage when they compete overseas, the source continued.
Neeraj also made the point that stadiums ought to be utilized for purposes other than hosting important events like the World Cup and national camps.
He stated that stadiums cannot be used solely for world cups and camps when India hopes to host the Olympics in 2036. He stated that in order to attract new talent, the nation needs make greater use of these stadiums and build more grassroots facilities, not to mention more coaches.
