New Delhi, May 5 (Agency) Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Division on Thursday approved Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and the Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) proposal to provide financial assistance of Rs 5.5 lakhs approximately for the extension of Chopra’s training camp at Gloria Sports Arena in Antalya, Turkey.
Chopra and his coach, Dr. Klaus Bartonietz, have been in Turkey since the end of March 2022 and will now continue their training at the Antalya camp for another 14 days as he prepares for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Athletics World Championships. “The financial assistance with cover Neeraj’s training cost at Gloria Sports Arena along with his and Dr. Klaus’s accommodation, travel, food, and Medical Insurance expenses among others. It will also include a daily allowance of USD 50 each for both Neeraj and Dr. Klaus for any other expenses they might require during their stay,” SAI said in a release.