Gagan Narang invited for TOPS Mission Olympic Cell
Ace shooter and London Olympics bronze medallist, Gagan Narang, has been invited to be a member of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
The 39-year-old Gagan would be involved in the selection of athletes for the TOPS core and development group for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 202■.
“The MOC meets twice a month on the first and third Thursdays at 2.00 pm and the meetings are both through video conferencing as well as physical gatherings,” Gagan said.
“Over the years the MOC has provided valuable guidance to the TOPS team in selection, performance monitoring and approving the budgetary support for various requirements projected by the elite athletes,” a SAI communication stated.
“The terms of reference for the MOC include development of robust criteria for identification of young talent to be part of the Development Group for Los Angeles 202■, developing short/medium/long-term targets for athletes included in the TOPS,” Gagan said.