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Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) - Development Group

The Development Group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme supports junior and emerging athletes identified by the Mission Olympic Cell as future Olympic and Paralympic medal prospects, as a feeder tier below the TOPS Core Group.

Researched — source pending· 1 Aug 2026
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Last updated: 1 Aug 2026· Source: Mission Olympic Cell, Sports Authority of India
◎ Researched — source document pending
This entry describes the scheme as run by Mission Olympic Cell, Sports Authority of India, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.

Overview

The Development Group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme supports junior and emerging athletes identified by the Mission Olympic Cell as future Olympic and Paralympic medal prospects, as a feeder tier below the TOPS Core Group.

Key details

Amount / benefit value
Development Group: ₹25,000 per month out-of-pocket allowance plus training and competition support for junior/emerging athletes.
Official website
https://sportsauthorityofindia.gov.in/sai/tops ↗

Eligibility

  • ▸ Junior/emerging athlete identified by the Mission Olympic Cell as a future Olympic or Paralympic medal prospect
  • ▸ Recommended through the National Sports Federation and selected by the Mission Olympic Cell

Benefits

  • ✓ Out-of-pocket allowance of ₹25,000 per month
  • ✓ Training and competition support at approved national and international centres
  • ✓ Coaching, equipment and sports science support as approved by the Mission Olympic Cell

Application process

Through National Sports Federation recommendation to the Mission Olympic Cell, Sports Authority of India.

Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.gov.in/sai/tops ↗
Application referrals
—visitors referred

Apply via: Through National Sports Federation recommendation to the Mission Olympic Cell, Sports Authority of India.