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MOC Approves Funding For Tennis Stars Bhambri And Nagal; Dhakshineswar Suresh Included In TAGG
The Mission Olympic Cell: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) under the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved financial assistance for leading Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal, while also recommending the inclusion of emerging player Dhakshineswar Suresh in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG).
The decision came after keeping in mind Indian tennis players’ preparations for key events such as the Asian Games 2026 and the second round of the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers.
"The MOC approved a financial assistance package worth Rs 28.89 lakh for Bhambri to support his training and competition calendar from February to September 2026, covering his international schedule spanning 33 weeks (231 days) of ATP and Grand Slam competitions as well as training on the professional circuit," the ministry said in a release.
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