Skier Arif Khan included in TOPS

New Delhi, Dec 7: Winter Olympics-bound Arif Khan has been granted a financial support of Rs 17.46 lakhs for his training in Europe after his inclusion in the TOPS Core group, the Sports Ministry said on Friday.
The 31-year-old Khan is the first Indian athlete to qualify for two events at the Winter Olympic Games, scheduled to be held in Beijing from February 4. He will compete in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events.
Khan has the unique distinction of becoming the first Indian to win direct quota spots in two different Winter Olympics events. (PTI)