Sports Ministry

July 30, 2026 6:54 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates ISSF World Cup champions Esha Singh and Neeru Dhanda

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday felicitated International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh and Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda, congratulating them on their landmark achievements and assuring continued government support as they prepare for major international competitions, including the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Dhanda recently created history at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy, by becomi...

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...

July 17, 2026 1:27 PM

Government enforces anti-doping laws to strengthen clean sport framework

The Centre has notified the commencement of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025, significantly strengthening India's legal and institutional framework to combat doping in sports and align the country's anti-doping regime with global standards. According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the enforcement of the two Acts provides a comprehensive statutory framework to prevent doping in sports, protect athletes' rights and uphold the ...

June 23, 2026 1:30 PM

Government invites applications for chairperson, members of National Sports Board

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the posts of chairperson and two members of the National Sports Board (NSB), marking a significant step towards strengthening governance and accountability in Indian sports. The appointments will be made under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026. The selected candidates will be appointed by the Central Government based on the recomme...

May 21, 2026 5:14 PM

India proposes tough anti-doping law amendments to crack down on traffickers, syndicates and illegal suppliers

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has placed proposed amendments to anti-doping laws in the public domain for stakeholder consultation, seeking to criminalise organised doping-related activities while protecting athletes from criminal prosecution for routine anti-doping rule violations. The proposed framework is aimed at tackling the growing network involved in trafficking, illegal supply, administration and commercial distribution of prohibited performance-enhancing substances and metho...

May 12, 2026 1:01 PM

SAI, MyBharat launch nationwide campaigns ahead of Commonwealth Games 2030

The Sports Authority of India (SAI), in collaboration with MyBharat, has launched three nationwide engagement initiatives ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030, which are set to be hosted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The initiatives aim to encourage youth participation, creativity and public engagement in India’s sporting movement under the campaign theme “#CWG2030InBharat”. The three initiatives include the Commonwealth Games 2030 Torch Design Contest, the CWG Reel Challenge, and the Commonweal...

December 5, 2025 2:50 PM

Sports Minister Mandaviya felicitates Asian Equestrian medallists, reiterates push for quarantine centre

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday felicitated India’s medal-winning eventing and dressage teams for their standout performance at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championships in Pattaya, calling their five-medal haul a breakthrough moment for the sport in the country. The six-member contingent returned with one gold and four silver medals across team and individual events. Ashish Limaye claimed a historic individual gold in Eventing along with a team silver, while Shruti Vora secure...

October 16, 2025 9:36 PM

Khelo India University Games to be held in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5: Mansukh Mandaviya

The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) will take place in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, 2025, with competitions scheduled across seven host cities - Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur. The event will feature 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (kho-kho), bringing together more than 5,000 university athletes from across the country. Announcing the event, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment D...