Sports Ministry Issues Operational Guidelines for Revised NSF Assistance Scheme to Boost Athlete Preparation, Hosting of Global Sports Events

October 16, 2026 5:45 PM

Sports Ministry Issues Operational Guidelines for Revised NSF Assistance Scheme to Boost Athlete Preparation, Hosting of Global Sports Events

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued operational guidelines for the revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), incorporating enhanced financial assistance and new strategic components to strengthen athlete preparation, improve sports infrastructure, and expand India’s global sporting presence. The Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31, covering the 16th Finance Commission cycle, with a total outlay of ₹7,386.74...

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. ...

SAI, Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre join hands to boost sports science, athlete care

July 8, 2026 10:25 PM

SAI, Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre join hands to boost sports science, athlete care

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre (SIC) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in sports science, sports medicine, athlete rehabilitation, research, innovation, education and capacity building, in a move aimed at enhancing India's high-performance sports ecosystem. The agreement, signed by SAI under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and SIC under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, seeks to crea...