'SAI cleared ₹20cr for Rio athletes in 6 months'
As per reports, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) cleared proposals made by India's Rio-bound athletes, amounting to nearly ₹20 crore since March 2016. The proposals were cleared in 54 meetings held under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme between April and August to ensure support for India's medal prospects. Shooter Heena Sindhu reportedly got ₹1 crore aid under the scheme.