India, in #Paralympics 2020 has won 19 medals, including 5 gold medals. This is higher than cumulative tally of all medals ever won by India in the last 60 years. How did this happen?
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A big part of the answer lies in the structured all-rounded approach followed by Govt. In 2014 itself, the Govt announced TOPS - Target Olympic Podium Scheme. Without mincing words, Govt announced its intent to send our athletes to podium.
So what is TOPS?
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So what is TOPS?
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TOPS is as a programme which provides all neccessary aspect to drive successful performance amongst our athletes - foreign training, exposure to international competition, equipment and coaching, scientific staff etc. Also, it provides monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000/-.
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It just doesnt focus on providing basic infra such that our athletes can compete but rather it focuses on providing premium support such that they can compete and WIN! From good to great!
Currently, 100+ athletes are supported through TOPS and 250+ are in development list!
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Currently, 100+ athletes are supported through TOPS and 250+ are in development list!
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Along with SAI, administration of TOPS is being done by actual athletes. The first committee of TOPS comprised of Pulella Gopichand, Rahul Dravid, Abhinav Bindra, and Manisha Malhotra. This brings pragmatism in decision making and focuses on what our athletes actually need!
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So after 7 years of TOPS, the country is able to witness the miracle! This scheme is also a great case in point about how @narendramodi ji led Govt thinks about development - long term, focused, holistics and addressing excellence! This is our #NewIndia!
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