Mandaviya Urges National Sports Federations to Build Stronger Pipeline of Champions

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. ...

Over ₹36,000 Crore Allocated to Expand Khelo India, Strengthen Sports Federations: PM Modi

October 15, 2026 8:57 PM

Over ₹36,000 Crore Allocated to Expand Khelo India, Strengthen Sports Federations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting with India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighted the government’s efforts over the past 10–12 years to build a transparent and modern sports ecosystem, backed by initiatives such as the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the expanded Khelo India programme. Attributing the transformation to a far-reaching vision and sustained efforts, he said the government had commit...