Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about 'Target Olympic Podium Scheme' (TOPS)?
1. It is aimed towards medal prospects identified for 2020 Tokyo Olympic.
2. It is given in case where athlete is not provided with any assistance from the regular scheme.- Published on 11 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
- It is a Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports new scheme called ‘Target Podium Scheme’ (TOPS)
- It is aimed towards medal prospects identified for 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
- Under the scheme, chosen athletes are provided financial assistance for customized training as per their allocation over and above normal assistance provided from the regular scheme.
- Pro-active identification of medal prospects through a body of experts has been done for the first time for Rio Olympics, 2016.
