Indian athletes

May 1, 2025 1:06 PM

Sports authority finds irregularities in TOPS funding for overseas training

A financial audit by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has identified several irregularities, with many athletes failing to submit the required bills for advance funds granted for foreign coaching and competition trips under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The matter was brought to light and discussed during the 155th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), held in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, it was revealed that ...

April 26, 2025 3:41 PM

Shaili Singh breaks Anju Bobby George’s 23-year-old record, calls It ‘Just the Beginning’

After rewriting history with a stunning jump of 6.64m at the Federation Cup, long jumper Shaili Singh said her record-breaking performance is only the start of her journey. The 21-year-old shattered the 23-year-old record set by her coach and legendary athlete Anju Bobby George at the National Federation Cup Athletics held at Maharaja's College Ground in Ernakulam. Shaili surpassed Anju’s 2002 mark of 6.59m with her impressive leap. "Breaking Anju ma'am's long-standing Federation Cup record ...

September 16, 2024 5:52 PM

24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 Olympics

24 Armed Forces personnel will be among the 117 Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. This representation highlights the military's commitment to sports excellence and national pride on the global stage. The Ministry of Defence announced that the contingent includes 22 male and, for the first time, two female service athletes. This marks a historic moment for women's participation from the Indian Armed Forces in the Olympic Games. Leading the charge is Subed...