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...

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

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...

India pushes for stronger Commonwealth sports cooperation, reaffirms readiness to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

July 27, 2026 9:53 PM

India pushes for stronger Commonwealth sports cooperation, reaffirms readiness to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday called for a stronger, member-driven framework for Commonwealth sports cooperation while reaffirming India's readiness to host the historic 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Addressing the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, Mandaviya delivered the keynote address on the theme, "Reimagining Working Together: Strengthening Commonwealth Collaboration on Sport." He outlined India's ...

Wimbledon: Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters, grim day for British hopes

June 30, 2026 10:23 AM

Wimbledon: Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters, grim day for British hopes

Men's defending champion Jannik Sinner and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka both arrived at Wimbledon with question marks hanging over them but answered the doubters on Monday with contrasting first-round victories. Italy's Sinner, playing his first match since his shock defeat in the second round of the French Open on a boiling day in Paris, was stretched to the limit by Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic but survived, winning 4-6 6-3 6-7(6) 6-2 6-3. Sabalenka, who left Paris in a "deep, dark place" ...

Manipur CM highlights role of sports in fostering unity, promoting friendship

June 22, 2026 2:00 PM

Manipur CM highlights role of sports in fostering unity, promoting friendship

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday said that sports have always served as a powerful medium for promoting friendship, unity and social harmony, noting that sporting events bring people together beyond barriers of region, community and culture. Addressing the closing function of the 13th Chief Minister Trophy Kang Tournament, the Chief Minister said that since the inception of the Olympic Games, athletes from different countries have come together, interacted with one anothe...

England’s Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup

April 28, 2026 2:49 PM

England’s Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup

England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said. The 33-year-old replaced Heather Knight as all-formats captain in April last year and the T20 World Cup will be her second major International Cricket Council (ICC) event as captain and her first at home. Sciver-Brunt led the team at the 50-overs World Cup last year in India and Sri Lanka, where th...

Cricket fraternity paints social media in Holi hues as India gear up for T20 World Cup semis

March 4, 2026 4:55 PM

Cricket fraternity paints social media in Holi hues as India gear up for T20 World Cup semis

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives. “May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X. India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi!” Cricket Australia ...

‘PM Modi turned sports into a mass movement’: Sarbananda Sonowal at Dibrugarh Khel Mahotsav

December 26, 2025 10:23 AM

‘PM Modi turned sports into a mass movement’: Sarbananda Sonowal at Dibrugarh Khel Mahotsav

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming sports in India from a limited activity into a nationwide mass movement, while addressing participants at the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Dibrugarh, Assam. Speaking to athletes, students and local residents, Sonowal said the initiative reflects the Prime Minister’s broader vision of integrating fitness, discipline and youth empowerment into the country’s nation-b...

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

December 17, 2025 9:51 AM

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday unveiled the trophy of the UCI Class 2.2 Pune Grand Tour, a prestigious international cycling event, at a ceremony held in the national capital. Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya highlighted the growing prominence of cycling in India’s sporting and fitness ecosystem, noting that initiatives such as Sundays on Cycle under the Fit India Movement have played a crucial role in making cycling an integral part of daily life ...

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 1,500 crore development works in Ahmedabad, highlights Gujarat’s growth and India’s sports push

December 8, 2025 12:32 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 1,500 crore development works in Ahmedabad, highlights Gujarat’s growth and India’s sports push

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹1,500 crore under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other officials were present at the event. Shah said the Narendra Modi government has made major progress in national security, economy, infrastructure, poverty reduction, and welfare schemes. He added that India’s global standing has improved and t...