Shooter Jitu dropped from TOP scheme

IANS  |  New Delhi 

Star shooter has been dropped from the latest list of sportspersons being supported by the much touted Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).

"Proposals of TOPS shooters of about Rs 50 lakhs who will be representing at and World Championships were approved at the meeting. A thorough performance review of shooters under TOPS was also undertaken and four shooters including were dropped from the scheme, on grounds of recent below-par performances and non-selection in and squads," the SAI said in a statement.

Jitu had enjoyed good performances earlier this year which include gold in the men's 10m air pistol category at the Gold Coast in last April.

However, subsequent poor form saw him being dropped from the Indian squad for next month's

The SAI also informed that skeet shooters Mairaj and Sheeraz Sheikh will be provided a psychologist and for a brief period while trap shooter will be given financial assistance to participate in

"Skeet shooters Mairaj and Sheeraz Sheikh are both training under TOPS in under world-renowned The committee approved the hiring of psychologist and for both shooters for a period of 10 days each at a combined cost of Rs. 6.13 Lakhs (Rs. 3.06 lakhs each)," the statement said.

"An amount of Rs 3.25 lakh has been sanctioned to trap shooter as financial assistance to participate in competition from July 21 to August 1. The expenses will also include ammunition and gun maintenance," the SAI added.

"Rs. 6.43 lakhs has been sanctioned to double trap shooter This amount includes the purchase of wooden stock, competition expenses for participating in and training in with at Conselice."

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First Published: Wed, July 18 2018. 22:18 IST