Athlete Reach
Direct support was extended to 177 elite athletes, including para-athletes, across a range of targeted and underserved disciplines.
The Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS), implemented in collaboration with the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI), provides customised assistance and advanced training to Indian athletes with Olympic and Paralympic medal potential. The 18-month project began in February 2024 with the aim of helping athletes achieve excellence at major international events.
TOPS is designed around the individual performance needs of elite athletes, combining advanced domestic and international training exposure with access to world-class equipment, expert coaching, sports science inputs and performance-related logistics. ONGC Foundation acted as the implementing agency and primary financial backer for the project.
TOPS focuses on medal-potential athletes across priority sports while strengthening the training, equipment, coaching and sports science support required for international competitiveness.
Shooting, Wrestling, Fencing, Cycling, Judo, Weightlifting, Sailing, Rowing, Swimming, Table Tennis and Para-Sports.
Domestic and international training opportunities tailored to individual athlete preparation needs.
Access to performance-specific gear, including specialised equipment and ammunition where applicable.
Professional coaches, expert personnel and sports science inputs to strengthen athlete performance and readiness.
The project supported elite athletes, contributed to medal outcomes at Paris 2024 and strengthened India’s wider high-performance sports ecosystem.
Direct support was extended to 177 elite athletes, including para-athletes, across a range of targeted and underserved disciplines.
Supported athletes contributed to 35 medals at Paris 2024—6 at the Olympics and 29 at the Paralympics—including 7 Gold, 10 Silver and 18 Bronze medals.
The initiative strengthened India’s high-performance sports ecosystem by improving access to advanced training, specialised support and globally competitive preparation.
TOPS combines financial backing with customised training and performance support so athletes can focus on preparation for international competition.
