TOPS approves additional Rs 5.5 lakhs on Neeraj Chopra’s international training in Turkey

Neeraj 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 Neeraj prepares for the upcoming CWG, Asian Games, and Athletics World Championships.

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Updated May 6, 2022, 16:13 IST

TOPS approves additional Rs 55 lakhs on Neeraj Chopras international training in Turkey

New Delhi: Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Division has approved Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and the Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) proposal to provide financial assistance of Rs.5.5 lakhs approximately for extension of Neeraj’s training camp at Gloria Sports Arena, in Antalya, Turkey.

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 US $50 each for both Neeraj and Dr. Klaus for any other expenses they might require during their stay.

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