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The Ministry of Sports' Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has extended support to athletes and para-athletes in their preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games. During its weekly meeting, the MOC approved several proposals for equipment assistance.Paralympic table tennis medalist Bhavina Patel received approval for assistance to participate in the ITTF Para Table Tennis Asia Training Camp 2024 in Thailand from July 16 to 20, along with her coach and escort. Para shooters Manish Narwal, Rudranksh Khandelwal, Rubina Francis, and Sriharsha R Devareddy also received approval for various sport shooting equipment, including an air rifle for Sriharsha and a Morini pistol for Rubina.Para-athlete Sandeep Choudhary will receive assistance for the procurement of two javelins. Archers Ankita Bhakat, Deepika Kumari, and para-archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar will receive financial assistance for equipment procurement.Judoka Tulika Maan and her coach will train at the Valencia Judo High Performance Centre in Spain until July 25. Table tennis player Manush Shah will receive financial assistance for training in South Korea and for the procurement of physical fitness equipment.The MOC also approved the inclusion of athletes Suraj Panwar, Vikash Singh, Ankita Dhyani, and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu in the TOPS Core group. Athletes Jeswin Aldrin, Praveen Chithravel, Akashdeep Singh, and Paramjeet Singh were promoted from TOPS Development to Core Group.These approvals demonstrate the government's commitment to supporting athletes and para-athletes in their pursuit of excellence. The MOC's assistance will enable them to access the necessary equipment and training facilities to enhance their performance and achieve their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.