Saina Nehwal is grateful for the TOP Scheme support

One of India's top medal prospect at next year's Olympics, World No. 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday said the Sports Ministry's TOP scheme has been of immense help in her preparation for the Rio Games.

"My sincere appreciation @YASMinistry @Media_SAI @BAIMedia1 for the support over the years. Would not have been here without the support," Saina wrote on her twitter page.

My sincere appreciation @YASMinistry @Media_SAI @BAIMedia1 for the support over the years. Would not have been here without the support.

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 6, 2015

"Thank you @YASMinistry @Media_SAI @BAIMedia1 for training support under TOP Scheme. #Let'sMakeIndiaProud #Road2Rio."

Thank you @YASMinistry @Media_SAI @BAIMedia1 for training support under TOP Scheme. #Let'sMakeIndiaProud #Road2Rio

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 6, 2015

The 25-year-old, who won the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, hoped the TOP scheme will help other athletes as well.

"The @YASMinistry and @Media_SAI TOP Scheme has been a big support on my #Road2Rio. Hope many athletes will continue to benefit," Saina tweeted.

The @YASMinistry and @Media_SAI TOP Scheme has been a big support on my #Road2Rio. Hope many athletes will continue to benefit.

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 6, 2015

The World Championship silver medallist will lead India's charge in badminton when the Olympic Games gets underway at Rio de Janeiro next year.