Full form of TOPS
The full form of TOPS is the target Olympic podium scheme.
- This scheme is introduced to improve India’s performance at Olympics and Paralympics by the ministry of youth affairs and sports in 2014.
- This scheme is revamped on April 2016 to establish a technical support and holistic support.
Benefits of TOPS Scheme
- Foreign training
- International competition
- Equipment and coaching camp
- Monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000/ for each athlete.
Success of TOPS Scheme
- P V Sindhu won silver in 2016 Rio Olympics
- Sakshi Malik won bronze in 2016 Rio Olympics
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 bronze in 2016 Paralympic
- 70 athletes won medal in COMMON WEALTH GAMES, out of 47 are supported under the scheme
TOPS Players lists
The list of TOPS players is given here.
Core Group List
Development Group Athletes
Website
- https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai/target-olympic-podium
TOPS Address / Contacts
Jawaharalal Nehru Stadium Complex (East Gate) Lodhi road, New Delhi- 110003
Email: itdivisionhq-sai@gov.in
Phone No: 011-24364243
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