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Mary Kom wants to be dropped from TOPS, says it’s time for younger athletes to get support
Boxer Mary Kom on Wednesday asked Mission Olympic Cell not to consider her name for an extension in the government’s Target Olympics Speech Podium Program.
The London Olympic bronze medalist took to Twitter and said: “I’ve had great support from the government for many years, but I think it’s time for a younger athlete to be supported to follow. chasing the Olympic dream.
“Therefore, I request that Mission Olympic Cell not consider renewing TOPS for me.”
The Target Olympics Podium Program was launched in 2014 with the aim of improving India’s performance at the event every four years.