Target Olympic Podium

Sports ministry's TOP scheme 'well-meaning' but not implemented well, say Indian shooters

Top Indian shooters, including Abhinav Bindra and Heena Sidhu, have said that the government's much talked-about Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme could have been implemented better, though they called it a "well-meaning" programme.

Sports Ministry clears funds for Saina, Gowda under TOP scheme

Part of the Sports Ministry's Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme, world number one shuttler Saina Nehwal and star discus thrower Vikas Gowda have been sanctioned financial assistance for hiring their respective coaches and cover some other training-related expenses ahead of next year's Olympics.

Kashyap, Srikanth among four shuttlers selected for funding through TOP scheme

As part of its Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme, the Sports Ministry on June 30 decided to provide financial assistance to the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad

Saina Nehwal sanctioned Rs 9 lakh to hire physiotherapist till 2016 Rio Olympics

The Sports Ministry has sanctioned an amount of Rs 9 lakh to badminton star Saina Nehwal for hiring a full time physiotherapist till 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Capable players should get government scheme: Saina Nehwal

Thanking the government for lending a helping hand to the country's top sportspersons, India's champion shuttler Saina Nehwal hopes the establishment will now put its weight behind upcoming talents striving to make a mark globally.