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SAI increases financial aid for shooter Heena Sidhu to Rs 1 crore

Heena Sidhu secured an Olympic quota in January when she claimed gold in women's 10-m air pistol at Asia Olympic Qualifiers.

Heena Sidhu, Heena Sidhu India, Sindhu pistol shooter, Sindhu shooter, Heena Sidhu gold medal, sports news, sports Heena Sidhu will now receive Rs 1 crore for her training. (Source: PTI)

In a huge boost for Heena Sidhu, the Sports Ministry on Wednesday increased the financial aid for the Rio Olympics-bound ace pistol shooter from Rs 75 lakh to Rs one crore under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme for her training till the showpiece event.

Heena secured an Olympic quota for the country in January when she led from start to finish and claimed the gold medal in women’s 10-m air pistol at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers for Shooting.

Besides raising the amount of her financial assistance, the ministry has also approved the release of 90 per cent of total estimated cost for the former world number one’s training, which is scheduled from June to August.

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“Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the enhancement of budget for Heena Sidhu from Rs 75 lakh to Rs one crore under TOP Scheme for training and other support till Olympics 2016,” the sports ministry said in a statement.

“It has also approved release of advance for her training during June-August, 2016.”

First uploaded on: 08-06-2016 at 23:33 IST
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