‘Comfort zone’ concern: Sports Ministry to review Asian Games performance as 89 TOPS-backed athletes miss podium
A ministry source questioned the performance of experienced athletes and injuries disclosed at the Games, while praising debutants who contributed 41 medals.
The Sports Ministry will review India’s Asian Games performance and funding under the Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) after the medal tally fell from 106 in Hangzhou to 85 in Aichi-Nagoya. Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the October ... [2935 chars]
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