Judoka Tulika Maan, a rising star in Indian judo, has earned a spot in the women\u2019s over 78kg class at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Tulika will be the ninth woman judoka from India to compete in the Olympic Games. Tulika expressed that she has received substantial assistance from the Government’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). She mentioned that many athletes under TOPS benefit from support to compete in events throughout the year, which helps them maintain their rankings. \u201cWhen the expenses are taken care of, we can compete without tension and give our best,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Tulika, first, gained prominence after winning a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Her victory over Canada\u2019s Portuondo Isasi in the round of 32 at the World Championships in Abu Dhabi last month significantly boosted her position in the Olympic rankings. This win was a pivotal moment that helped her qualify for the Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n
Her fifth-place finishes at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year and the Asian Championships in Hong Kong in April this year were crucial in accumulating the necessary points. \u201cI won three bouts each in the Asian Games and the Asian Championship. Hong Kong is when I first thought maybe I could do it,\u201d she said. \u201cThe win in the World Championship helped me,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
TOPS is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aimed at providing assistance to India\u2019s top athletes. The scheme supports probable athletes for the Olympic and Paralympic Games through foreign training, international competition, equipment, coaching camps, along with a monthly stipend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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