Sports Talents in Rural India

  • Who was the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event? – Abhinav Bindra (Beijing 2008)
  • In which year was the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports? – September 2014
  • Who became the first Indian woman hockey player to score a hat-trick at the Tokyo Olympics? – Vandana Katariya (Roshanabad village, Haridwar)
  • What medal target has India set for the 2036 Olympic Games? – 30-35 medals including 12 gold medals
  • What monthly stipend is provided to athletes selected under the TOPS scheme for the Olympics and Paralympics? –Rs.50,000
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