Athletes, and not sports federations, dominate feedback on training roadmap

18 Olympic NSFs were asked to respond by May 20 but only seven -- archery, hockey, rowing, squash, volleyball, weightlifting and yachting -- gave feedback before the deadline

Athletes led the way in providing the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) their feedback on how to restart national camps amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
 
However, many national federations missed the deadline for submission of response, leaving IOA President Narinder Batra disappointed.
 
On May 5, the IOA, while conceding that the risk of athletes losing motivation in the ongoing lockdown is real, sought their views along with those of coaches and other stakeholders on how to restart outdoor training.
 
There are around 40 National Sports Federations (NSFs) and 35 State Olympic Associations recognised by the IOA in the