Overview
- Signed in New Delhi on December 10, the agreement was witnessed by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, underscoring government backing.
- The MoU lays out joint training camps, coaching exchanges, collaborative sports-science programmes and development pathways for emerging athletes.
- Both Olympic bodies will extend access to elite infrastructure and high-performance centres for athletes, coaches and sports-science professionals.
- IOA president PT Usha said the collaboration opens new horizons for Indian athletes to train, learn and excel within a respected sporting system.
- CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio said sharing facilities and expertise will strengthen the Italy–India bond and benefit athletes in both nations.