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The Korea Sports Council and the Indian Olympic Committee have been seeking cooperation to develop sports and expand exchanges between the two countries, and this agreement is an extension of that.
The Korea Sports Council has joined hands with the Indian Olympic Committee (IOA) to lay the foundation for the development and expansion of exchanges in sports between the two countries.
On the 2nd, the Korea Sports Council signed a business agreement with the IOA at the Korea House in Nagoya, Japan to expand sports exchange and cooperation.
At the signing ceremony, Korea Sports Council President Yoo Seung-min and P.T. Officials from both countries, including IOA President Usha and Indian athletic director Sachdev Yadav, attended.
Through the agreement, the two organizations agreed to expand human exchanges in various fields, including coaches, referees, and sports science experts, and to cooperate closely in the field of sports planning and marketing.
In addition, the plan is to promote joint training and mutual use of training facilities utilizing the Olympic heritage of both countries to help athletes improve their actual performance.
This agreement was made on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and the 'International Day of Non-Violence' designated by the United Nations, adding a special meaning to promoting peace and friendship between the two countries through sports.
Chairman Yoo Seung-min said, "We will continue practical exchanges that leverage the strengths of both countries and contribute to the development of Asian sports."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Coach and referee exchange program between the two countries will begin in the second half of this year
Likely · Within months
Joint training leveraging Olympic heritage will take place for the first time early next year
Possible · Within months

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