The making of a sporting nation: How Khelo India is powering India’s rise to global sporting excellence

August 3, 2026 6:52 PM

The making of a sporting nation: How Khelo India is powering India’s rise to global sporting excellence

India's sporting landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by sustained government investment, grassroots talent development, modern sports infrastructure and a long-term vision to establish the country among the world's leading sporting nations. The latest milestone in this journey came with the Union Cabinet's approval of the revamped Khelo India Scheme, which, along with enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), carries a combi...

Sports Ministry asks NSFs to publish LA 2028 Olympic qualification, athlete selection criteria by July 15

July 9, 2026 9:26 PM

Sports Ministry asks NSFs to publish LA 2028 Olympic qualification, athlete selection criteria by July 15

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has directed all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) for Olympic sports to publish the qualification pathway, selection criteria and process for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games on their official websites by July 15. In a communication issued on Thursday, the Ministry reiterated that selection policies for major multi-sport events, including the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Para Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, must be made public a...