Gujarat’s current sports policy was released on 10th March 2022 and featured a five-year roadmap. The sports policy was construed by the Sports Youth and Cultural Affairs Department and the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG). This longitudinal plan highlights a pathway that characterizes a Long-Term Athlete Development Program. The structure emphasises improving performances at the…
Indian sports is undergoing one of the most significant structural shifts in its history. With the introduction of the National Sports Governance Act of 2025 and a gradual transition from discretionary oversight to a statutory regulatory framework, the ecosystem is moving toward professionalism, accountability, and transparency. However, while governance structures are evolving rapidly, the education…
Indian sport has entered a new phase of hard accountability and sharper prioritization with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) finalizing a major overhaul of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and introducing clearer separation between Olympic and continental ambitions through the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The January 2026 update is not…
Indian sports ambitions have never been more clearly articulated. With a stated goal of becoming a top-ten sporting nation by 2036 and a serious push to host the Olympic Games, the country has invested heavily in infrastructure, athlete support systems, and high-performance programmes. Yet beneath the surface of this progress lies a structural weakness that…
January Sports Calendar 2026: A Week-by-Week Guide to One of the Busiest Months in Global Sport January has traditionally been seen as a warm-up month in the global sporting calendar. In 2026, that perception no longer holds. From Grand Slams and continental championships to national leagues and ranking-defining international tours, the first month of the…
Indian sport reached a long-overdue inflection point on December 30, 2025, when the Special Task Force on Capacity Building of Sports Administrators, chaired by Abhinav Bindra, submitted its 170-page report to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. More than just another committee document, the report functions as an implementation blueprint for the National Sports…
The year 2026 is set to mark a decisive turning point in Gujarat’s Global sports and economic trajectory. Long known as one of India’s industrial and commercial powerhouses, the state is now positioning itself as the country’s most ambitious and integrated sports hub. This transformation is not driven by a single marquee event, but by…
Sports Events in 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for Indian sport beyond the boundary ropes. From world-class badminton and elite shooting to continental weightlifting, hockey, and athletics, the country is preparing to host a calendar that reflects both sporting depth and growing organizational ambition. This is not just about volume. It…
College sports across the world are undergoing a fundamental transformation, and nowhere is this shift more visible than in the United States. What was once an amateur, education-first ecosystem has rapidly evolved into a capital-intensive, professionally managed industry. The Big 12 Conference’s proposed $500 million strategic partnership with private equity players RedBird Capital Partners and…
The global sports economy has quietly transformed from a supporting entertainment sector into a primary economic engine. Once driven largely by tradition and fandom, sport today sits at the intersection of infrastructure, technology, media, health, and geopolitics. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in Saudi Arabia and India, two nations pursuing ambitious but fundamentally…
For decades, tennis occupied the unquestioned centre of the racket sports universe. It commanded the biggest sponsorships, the most television time, and the clearest professional pathways. Yet beneath this glossy surface, a parallel ecosystem has been quietly expanding. Badminton, table tennis, squash, and newer disruptors like padel and pickleball often labelled “shadow” racket sports are…
For decades, Indian sport was defined by paradox. A nation of vast population and raw talent continued to underperform on the global stage, with international success hinging on a handful of exceptional individuals rather than a reliable system. That narrative has begun to change decisively over the past seven years. At the centre of this…
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced the continuation of PKSV Sagar, President of GMR Sports, as Chairperson of its Sports Committee for another term, reaffirming stability and continuity in one of the most influential platforms shaping India’s sports ecosystem. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer at Adani Sportsline, will continue…
Madhya Pradesh has long been a quiet contributor to Indian sport producing shooters, hockey players, paddlers and athletes who often went on to shine under other state banners. With its newly articulated Viksit Madhya Pradesh @2047 vision, the state is now attempting a decisive shift: from being a talent nursery to becoming a full-spectrum sports…
The Arjuna Award has always been more than a medal and a citation. Instituted in 1961, it is India’s most consistent barometer of sustained sporting excellence. But the 2024–25 cycle of National Sports Awards, culminating in the recently finalised Arjuna Award 2025 nominations, marks a deeper shift one that reveals how India now defines success,…
For more than a century, the Mahalaxmi Racecourse has occupied a unique place in Mumbai’s geography and imagination. An expansive open tract in the heart of South Mumbai, it has been at once a sporting landmark, a colonial relic, and a rare visual relief in a city choking for space. Now, with the Mumbai Central…
When discussions turn to collegiate sport as a talent pipeline, the NCAA in the United States is often held up as the gold standard. It has produced generations of Olympic medallists, global sporting icons and professional athletes, while embedding sport deeply into the university ecosystem. India’s Khelo India University Games (KIUG), by contrast, is a…
Indian sports stands at a decisive inflection point, where long-standing governance structures are being tested against modern economic realities. The ongoing friction between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Super League (ISL) is not an isolated dispute over commercial rights or calendar control. It is a broader “BAR” test Bottlenecks, Accountability, and…
Indian sports ecosystem took a decisive step forward on December 22, 2025, when the Governing Body of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) cleared a wide-ranging set of infrastructure and technology upgrades across multiple national centers. Chaired by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, the meeting reflected a clear shift in philosophy…
Indian sport is quietly undergoing its most significant transformation since liberalization. For decades, the ecosystem outside cricket functioned largely on emotion driven by individual passion, sporadic government grants, or corporate CSR support. Leagues were launched with enthusiasm but folded just as quickly, federations struggled with governance issues, and athletes operated in uncertain professional environments. That…
Indian sport has entered a decisive phase of institutional reform, with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports formally deferring Sports elections of all National Sports Federations (NSFs) until December 31, 2026. The decision, notified on December 22, 2025, is not an administrative delay but a deliberate structural pause designed to enable the full implementation…
Long known as one of India’s most important spiritual centres, Tirupati is now charting a very different trajectory. Beyond temples and pilgrimage tourism, the city is steadily emerging as a key node in Andhra Pradesh’s long-term sports infrastructure strategy. At the heart of this shift lies an ambitious plan to build an integrated, international-standard sports…
Indian sports is often discussed through the narrow prism of medals how many were won, in which discipline, and what they mean for the next Olympic cycle. But a recent panel discussion at Jio Institute at 2nd Indian Sports Management Conference 2025 on sports pathways, governance, education, and inclusion made one thing abundantly clear, medals…
For the third consecutive year, India finished at the top of the global anti-doping charts not for excellence, but for violations. According to the World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA data for 2024, India recorded 260 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) from 7,113 samples, a positivity rate of 3.6 per cent, the highest among all major testing nations….
India’s sporting ambitions are increasingly being shaped not just by athletes and coaches, but by cities and states willing to invest in long-term ecosystems. Gujarat’s vision to emerge as Indian sports capital with Ahmedabad at its centre is one of the most ambitious and structurally detailed blueprints currently underway in the country. Far from being…
Indian sport today stands at a decisive crossroads. While medals, rankings and record-breaking performances dominate headlines, the real transformation is unfolding quietly beneath the surface in classrooms, playgrounds, coaching rooms and high-performance centers. This was the central message of a powerful address delivered at the Jio Institute at 2nd Indian Sports Management Conference 2025, which…
Tamil Nadu took a decisive step toward modernising sports governance at the second edition of the Tamil Nadu Sports Conclave (TASCON 2.0), unveiling a dual strategy that combines high-performance technology with long-term athlete security. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin formally launched the Sports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management System (STAMS) while simultaneously reaffirming the 3 per…
The Asian men’s 4x100m relay landscape shifted decisively in 2025. What once constituted medal-winning territory in the low 39-second range is no longer sufficient. Across major championships and regional meets, the standard has moved sharply into the mid-38s, creating what can best be described as the “sub-38.50 imperative” for any team with podium ambitions at…
The Los Angeles, LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have reached a major commercial milestone well ahead of schedule, securing over USD 2 billion in domestic sponsorship and licensing revenue with more than two and a half years to go before the Opening Ceremony. The achievement places LA28 firmly on track to hit its ambitious USD…
Google’s decision to introduce a dedicated YouTube TV Sports Plan (YTSP) in early 2026 marks one of the most consequential shifts in the modern pay-TV ecosystem. Framed as part of a broader initiative called “YouTube TV Plans,” the move signals the end of the one-size-fits-all bundle and the arrival of a more surgical, data-driven approach…
Virat Kohli’s decision to invest in Agilitas Sports rather than renew a lucrative endorsement deal marks a defining moment in the evolution of Indian sports business. It is not just another celebrity-brand association, but a structural shift from face value to ownership, from short-term endorsement income to long-term enterprise building. Kohli has invested around ₹40…
Tamil Nadu has quietly but decisively emerged as one of India’s most active sporting states outside cricket. By 2025, the state’s sports ecosystem reflects both scale and ambition marked by heavy public investment, global event hosting, strong public–private partnerships, and a growing sports manufacturing base. At the same time, structural vulnerabilities in governance and industry…
As the sporting world edges closer to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, fencing enters a decisive three-year stretch that will determine which of the world’s best foilists, épéeists and sabreurs take their place on the Olympic piste. The qualification system confirmed by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) sets the stage for a global contest…
In Olympic shooting, qualification is rarely a formality. It is a long-drawn test of nerve, consistency and technical mastery a two-year gauntlet that filters out even the finest marksmen and markswomen until only the world’s most reliable performers remain. For the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has set out…
As the Olympic cycle turns toward Los Angeles 2028, the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has finalised one of the most intricate qualification systems in global sport for Equestrian. Eventing, Jumping and Dressage three disciplines that rely on a deep partnership between athlete and horse will send a combined 200 riders to LA28 under structures designed…
The qualification pathway for badminton at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has officially been outlined by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The framework, updated as of 10 December 2025, offers clarity on athlete quotas, qualification routes, ranking timelines and the role of continental representation in shaping the competitive field. With 172 total athlete slots…
As the countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games accelerates, the global hockey landscape is beginning to reshape itself around one of the most demanding qualification pathways in international sport. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has finalized its system for both the men’s and women’s 12-team tournaments, and the document released in December 2025…
World Aquatics has released the updated Swimming Qualification System for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, outlining a detailed and data-driven pathway for athletes and federations. The document, updated as of 10 December 2025, confirms 41 medal events 20 for men, 20 for women, and one mixed relay while integrating six new 50m sprint events for…
The third edition of the CII Sports Business Awards, held in 2025, arrived at a defining moment for Indian sport. With the National Sports Policy 2025 in place and India actively positioning itself as a serious contender to host the 2036 Olympic Games, the focus is steadily shifting from intent to execution. Against this backdrop,…
The Infosys Foundation and GoSports Foundation have taken a significant step forward in India’s high-performance sports ecosystem by expanding their athlete sponsorship programme from Girls for Gold to the more inclusive Gear for Gold. The move marks an evolution from a targeted, women-centric initiative to a broader, system-driven model that now supports male, female and…
India’s preparation for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya marks a decisive shift in how the country approaches multi-sport events. Scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Games come on the back of India’s historic outing at Hangzhou 2023, where the contingent crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time. That breakthrough has…
The shooting arena at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG witnessed a day of high-quality marksmanship, tactical discipline and emerging university stars making their mark across pistol, shotgun and rifle events. Led by standout performances from Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Raiza Dhillon, Neeru and Sakshi Padekar, the competition showcased depth across both individual and team categories,…
The first two days of athletics action at the Khelo India University Games delivered a series of gripping contests, breakout performances, and multiple Games Records (GR) as emerging university athletes stepped up under pressure. From fiercely contested middle-distance races to commanding throws and high-quality sprints, the momentum of this year’s edition has already underlined the…
India’s journey as a host of international multi-sport events spans more than seven decades, reflecting a steady evolution in ambition, capacity, and strategic intent. What began in the early years of independence as a nation defining its regional sporting identity has grown into a sophisticated, future-oriented pursuit aimed at securing a place among the world’s…
In a landmark moment for Indian sport, Ahmedabad was unanimously awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games on November 26, 2025, during the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly in Glasgow. Every member nation endorsed India’s bid, marking a resounding vote of confidence in what will be the Centenary Edition of the Games…
The university swimming arena witnessed a day of high-calibre competition as athletes delivered strong performances across individual and relay events at Khelo India University Games 2025 Jain University, Chandigarh University, KIIT, and Christ University finished among the standout institutions, with several swimmers producing national-level timings and asserting their class across strokes and distances. Bhavya Sachdeva…
The latest day of competition at the national university circuit delivered outstanding performances across cycling and fencing, with athletes from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), University of Jammu, and several other top institutions capturing medals in Khelo India University Games. From dominant road race displays to precision on the fencing piste, the day showcased the…
Amdavad, India has officially been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, marking a landmark moment for both the nation and the global Commonwealth Sport Movement. The announcement was ratified today at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, where delegates from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories gave their approval to India’s…
Tamil Nadu has taken a decisive step toward transforming Chennai into one of India’s premier multi-sport hubs with the sanctioning of the ₹261-crore Global Sports City project in Semmancheri. Envisioned as a world-class, Olympic-standard training and competition zone, the initiative marks one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure undertakings in the country. Backed by strong…
The Khelo India University Games KIUG 2025 continued to deliver compelling sporting action as the judo and weightlifting arenas witnessed intense battles, tactical brilliance, and standout individual performances. With universities from across the country competing in tightly contested divisions, Day 3 of the Games highlighted the depth and diversity of talent emerging from India’s university…
