Indian badminton doubles player Ashwini Ponnappa has expressed disappointment over the lack of individual financial support from the Sports Ministry during her preparation for the Paris Olympics. Despite receiving funds under the TOPS and ACTC programs, Ponnappa claims the assistance was insufficient and that her request for a coach was denied. She also disputed the amount of financial support reported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), highlighting the need for more transparency and personalized support for athletes.
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The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved financial assistance for several Olympic-bound athletes, including badminton player HS Prannoy and shooter Rudrankksh Patil, to support their training and participation in the Paris Games.