Indian Archers Dhiraj and Jyothi Receive Financial Backing for Asian Games 2026
Asian Games 2026: Archers Dhiraj, Jyothi get key financial support
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India is providing significant financial support to archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Jyothi Surekha Vennam as they prepare for the Asian Games 2026 and the Archery World Cup stages. Dhiraj has received approximately ₹66.28 lakh, while Jyothi has received around ₹24.56 lakh in funding.
- 01Dhiraj Bommadevara has received ₹66.28 lakh in support through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle.
- 02Jyothi Surekha Vennam has received ₹24.56 lakh in financial support, which includes funding for a personalized training camp in Germany.
- 03The Indian archery team is undergoing a structured training program, including a recent foreign training camp in Mexico costing ₹57.42 lakh.
- 04An ongoing Senior National Archery Coaching Camp is being held at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Sonipat.
- 05An exposure camp in Japan is scheduled from September 5 to 18, 2026, ahead of the Asian Games.
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, along with the Sports Authority of India, is providing substantial financial support to Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Jyothi Surekha Vennam as they gear up for the Asian Games 2026 and the Archery World Cup stages. Dhiraj, competing in the recurve category, has received around ₹66.28 lakh through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), while Jyothi has been allocated approximately ₹24.56 lakh. Jyothi's funding includes assistance for a specialized training camp in Germany and hiring a sports psychologist to enhance her mental conditioning. The Indian archery team is also participating in a comprehensive training program that includes international exposure, with a recent camp in Mexico costing ₹57.42 lakh. Additionally, an upcoming exposure camp in Japan is planned to further prepare the archers before the Asian Games, which will be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
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The financial support and training programs are crucial for enhancing the performance of Indian archers at international competitions, potentially leading to medal wins at the Asian Games.
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