October 16, 2026 12:18 AM
Mandaviya Urges National Sports Federations to Build Stronger Pipeline of Champions
Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to strengthen talent identification, athlete development and training systems to sustain India’s sporting success, following the country’s fourth-place finish at the 2026 Asian Games. At a review meeting with NSF representatives in New Delhi, he called for greater coordination and collective responsibility to build a stronger pipeline of champions ahead of upcoming international sporting events. ...