New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI)and the Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre (SIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in sports science, sports medicine, athlete rehabilitation, research, innovation, education, and capacity building.SAI comes under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), while SIC is under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). The MoU aims to create an integrated framework by combining the …
Latest Target Olympic Podium Scheme News & Updates
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) More than 40,000 participants created history today as India hosted the first-ever 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run under the Olympic Council of Asia’s “Asian Games for All” initiative in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the historic event at the University Stadium in the presence of Governor of Keralam Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar, Chief Minister of Keralam V. D. Satheesan, Leade…
Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Highlighting the growing impact of government support for female athletes, pistol shooter Esha Singh has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives aimed at promoting women in sports, calling them an “amazing” step forward for the country.Government-led flagship programs like the Khelo India Games and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) have played a pivotal role in bridging structural gaps, offering athletes state-of-the-art training facilities, financial ass…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), in its 174th meeting on Monday inducted multiple rowers into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development Group ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and other upcoming events.The list has been finalised following the completion of annual national selection trials and crew finalisation by the Rowing Federation of India (RFI).A total of 22 Rowers are now a part of the TOPS Development group across six boats. This crew will no…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak’s preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games is being fuelled by the constant support of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). International exposure, foreign training, national coaching camps and other sustained support to her and the gymnastics team are being forwarded by the government.Tokyo 2020 Olympian Pranati is currently part of the …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) under the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved financial assistance for leading Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal, while also recommending the inclusion of emerging player Dhakshineswar Suresh in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The decision came after keeping in mind Indian tennis players’ preparations for key events such as the Asian Games 2026 and the second round of the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers.”The MOC…