April 29th 2024.
In the bustling city of New Delhi, the Sports Ministry made an exciting announcement on Monday. They revealed that former world number one archer Deepika Kumari, who recently won a silver medal at the prestigious World Cup in Shanghai, has been welcomed back into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme core group. This re-induction comes just in time for the upcoming Paris Games and is a testament to Deepika's incredible talent and determination.
Deepika had a brief hiatus from the sport last year after giving birth to her child in December of 2022. However, she has made a remarkable comeback and has been performing exceptionally well both at home and on the international stage. As a three-time Olympian, she has proven time and again that she is a force to be reckoned with. Her recent medal at the Asia Cup only adds to her impressive record.
On the men's side, Dhiraj Bommadevara has already secured his spot at the Games in the individual event, thanks to his silver medal at the Asian Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok last year. The remaining qualifying tournament will take place in Antalya, Turkey on June 15 and 16. In other TOPS news, Mrinal Chauhan has been included in the Development group, while Pravin Jadhav has been promoted from the Development to the Core group. Additionally, para-powerlifter Ashok has been inducted into the TOPS Core group.
During its 133rd meeting, the Mission Olympic Cell also made some significant decisions for the future of Indian sports. Squash players Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh, and Velavan Senthilkumar have been added to the TOPS Development group. This move aims to support their journey towards the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The LA organising committee had recently announced that squash will be included in the 2028 edition of the Games, making this an exciting development for the sport in India.
Explaining their decision, the ministry stated, "Looking at India's impressive performance in Squash over the past two decades, particularly at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, the MOC has decided to include three talented squash players in the TOPS Development group. This will provide them with the necessary support and resources to prepare for the global event." With these new additions and promotions, the future of Indian sports is looking brighter than ever. The TOPS program continues to pave the way for our athletes to shine on the world stage.
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