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 ...