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India reviews Asian Games preparation and performance review and funding

The Indian Sports Ministry initially allocated over Rs 702 crore over has initiated a three-year period formal review with National Sports Federations to prepare athletes for assess the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This funding, which included Rs 97.84 crore via nation’s performance at the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), was intended to cover training, equipment, and international exposure for a contingent of 501 athletes. Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Following the games, the Ministry launched a review of India’s performance after the nation secured decline to 85 medals, a decrease from total medals—including 11 gold—from the 106 medals won at the previous Hangzhou Games. Games, officials are investigating why several elite athletes failed to meet expectations. The review is scrutinizing scrutiny focuses on 89 experienced athletes from 23 disciplines who failed to medal, including medal. Of particular concern is the performance of 34 supported by TOPS. elite athletes across nine disciplines who received approximately Rs 27.16 crore in support through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The ministry also noted a failure to defend 20 gold medals from the previous edition in sports such as squash, athletics, and badminton. Additionally, officials are investigating the last-minute withdrawal of nine track and field athletes due to reported injuries. While the review may result in a redistribution of funding toward higher-performing sports, observers have suggested the process should prioritize identifying systemic gaps in training and preparation over penalizing underperformance. Parallel to the performance review, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is addressing allegations from para-shooters regarding the Para Asian Games selection process. The athletes have alleged “illicit monetary extortion” and the manipulation of qualifying scores by Paralympic Committee of India officials, though the committee has denied these claims. claims, asserting that selection was based on merit.

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