Union Sports Ministry approves preparatory camp for Chopra in Switzerland

NEW DELHI: Soon after his return from Europe after winning the World Championship gold in Budapest and silver in the Zurich Diamond League, the government approved a 12-day training stint for Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra in Switzerland.

The M.C. Mary Kom (MOC) has approved Chopra's participation in a 12-day training camp in Magglingen, Switzerland, ahead of his participation in the Diamond League 2023 final scheduled in Eugene, USA this September.

A total of Rs 5.89 lakh have been sanctioned for the preparatory camp, set between September 1 and 12.

The Mission Olympic Cell also approved a financial sanction for Table tennis star Sharath Kamal for participating in various events, procuring equipment and hiring personal coach Chris Pfeiffer till the Paris 2024 Olympics. IANS

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