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October 12, 2026 6:15 PM

BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026: Mandaviya Proposes Repository of Traditional Sports, Exchanges Among Nations

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday proposed creating a voluntary BRICS Repository of Traditional and Indigenous Sports to document their history, cultural significance, rules, and equipment, at the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, brought together representatives of 10 BRICS nations to celebrate sporting heritage and cultural diversity. Manda...

October 9, 2026 12:35 PM

FACT SHEET: India’s 85-Medal Campaign at Asian Games 2026

India's journey from the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games 2026: At a Glance Edition: 20th Asian Games Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026 Official slogan: “Imagine One Asia” Sports: 43 Disciplines: 71 Events: 469 Total medals awarded: 1,407 Participating countries and regions: 45 India's Performance India concluded its campaign with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 sil...

September 15, 2026 10:47 PM

Raksha Khadse Reviews Sports Infrastructure, Meets Athletes in Aizawl

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reviewed the sports ecosystem in Mizoram during her visit to Aizawl, with a focus on strengthening sports infrastructure and creating greater opportunities for young athletes from the Northeast. The Minister was welcomed by Mizoram Minister of State for Sports and Youth Services Lalnghinglova Hmar. The two held discussions on strengthening the state's sporting ecosystem, including Centre-State coordination, development of sports...

August 11, 2026 4:51 PM

Khelo India builds the foundation for a sporting powerhouse

India’s emergence as a confident sporting nation is no longer a distant aspiration. It is becoming a visible reality, powered by sustained investment, institutional reforms and a determined effort to identify and nurture talent from every corner of the country. The Narendra Modi government’s Khelo India initiative has played a pivotal role in this transformation, moving India’s sporting policy beyond the traditional focus on medals towards building a comprehensive ecosystem for sporting ex...

July 27, 2026 7:39 PM

From grassroots to global glory: How Khelo India is powering India’s sporting revolution

As Indian athletes continue their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, the country's sporting journey reflects a transformation that extends far beyond medal tallies. Over the past decade, sustained investment, expanded infrastructure and athlete-centric initiatives have reshaped India's sporting ecosystem, with the Khelo India programme emerging as the cornerstone of this national effort. India is making its 19th appearance at the Commonwealth Games, a journey that began in 1934...

December 26, 2025 11:53 AM

Year-Ender 2025: How India transformed its sporting ecosystem through policy reform, governance overhaul, and a global push

India’s sports ecosystem underwent a major overhaul in 2025, driven by policy reforms, governance restructuring, and unprecedented budgetary support, converging with ambitious plans to elevate the country on the global stage. The country shifted from a fragmented, event-focused approach to a more holistic sports-for-development model that connects grassroots participation, athlete welfare and inclusion with high-performance goals and international competitiveness. The rollout of a new Nationa...

September 12, 2025 4:30 PM

Our target is to place India among the top ten sporting nations in the world, says Mandaviya

The government has readied plans to make India one the world’s top ten sporting nations, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Addressing the PlayCom – Business of Sports Summit 2025, Mandaviya said, “We have laid out a 10-year plan and a 25-year plan in line with the vision given by Prime Minister Modi ji. Our target is to make India a developed nation and to place India among the top 10 sporting nations in the world. These plans are ready and will be implemented soon...

July 9, 2025 4:54 PM

Raksha Khadse visits Khelo India weightlifting academy with Mirabai Chanu

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Wednesday visited the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. She was accompanied by Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu, Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) President Sahdev Yadav, and IWLF CEO Ashwani Kumar. The Academy, established by Vijay Sharma, stands out as a modern, state-of-the-art facility nurturin...

March 3, 2025 5:27 PM

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to commence in J&K’s Gulmarg from March 9

The second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which was postponed due to insufficient snowfall, will now be held from March 9 to 12 after Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, received significant snowfall. The second leg, featuring four snow sports—Ski Mountaineering, Alpine Skiing, Snowboard, and Nordic Skiing—was initially set to be held in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25. However, authorities postponed the event due to insufficient snowfall on the ski slopes. The Ski resort has recei...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

Govt to launch KIRTI phase 2 initiative in New Delhi

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to inaugurate the second phase of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) initiative on Friday in New Delhi. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize India's approach to discovering and nurturing sports talent at the grassroots level. KIRTI, envisioned as an integrated talent identification architecture, leverages modern ICT tools and global best practices. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said that the...