New Delhi: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) in a recent meeting approved the proposal of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi to train in St.Louis, USA for overseas training camp .
The Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalist will train under Dr Aaron Horschig at Squat University in St Louis and work on his rehabilitation and strength training process ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.
During their 65-day overseas training camp, the duo will be accompanied by Indian head coach Vijay Sharma and their physiotherapist Tesnim Zayed.
The government will cover other expenses including their air travel expenses, boarding and lodging cost, medical insurance, local transport cost, gym expenses and doctor’s consultation cost.