Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: In order to improve India’s performance at the Olympics, the Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports implemented the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in 2014. At present, 103 individual athletes and 2 hockey teams (men &women) have been selected in the core group under the TOPS. Also, under the development group of TOPS to ensure a focused approach in India’s Olympic preparation the talent identification of 166 best sporting talents has been completed.
The Sports Ministry is also implementing various schemes for the development of sports and provide benefits/facilities among the youth across the country These include Khelo India Scheme; assistance to National Sports Federations; special awards to winners in International sports events and their coaches.