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From Grassroots to Global Stage: How Gujarat Is Building Indian Sports Capital

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…

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Dani Foundation

Beyond Medals: How Ecosystem-Building Is Shaping the Future of Indian Sport

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…

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Unveils Data-Driven Sports Governance with STAMS and Reaffirms 3% Job Quota for Athletes

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…

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s Bet on Agilitas Sports Signals a New Playbook for Indian Sports Brands

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…

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s Sports Ecosystem: Momentum, Ambition and the Challenges Beneath

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…

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Shooting

Precision Under Pressure: Inside the High-Stakes Qualification Race for LA28 Shooting

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…

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Equestrian

The Road to LA28: How Equestrian Riders and Horses Will Qualify for the Olympics

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…

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Badminton

Road to LA28: How Badminton Players Will Qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games

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…

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Hockey

The Long Road to Los Angeles: How the World’s Best Hockey Teams Will Qualify for LA28

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…

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Swimming Qualification

Inside the LA28 Swimming Qualification System: How Athletes Will Earn Their Olympic Spots

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…

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Gear for Gold

Infosys Foundation and GoSports Foundation Expand Athlete Support with ‘Gear for Gold’ Initiative

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…

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2036 Olympics

India’s Expanding Multi-Sport Hosting Legacy: From the Asian Games to the 2036 Olympic Vision

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…

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Inside the IOC’s 2025 Transgender Policy Pivot: Why the Olympic Movement Is Rewriting Eligibility Rules

In one of the most consequential policy reversals in modern Olympic history, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shifted from an inclusion-first transgender participation framework to a centralized, restrictive model designed to protect the integrity of the female category. The change, formalized in mid-2025 under the leadership of newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry, marks…

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Indian Sports

Indian Sports Investment Crossroads: Why Brands Must Balance Legacy Powerhouses with Emerging Recreational Movements

Indian sports economy is entering a decade-defining transformation one where brands must make a strategic choice about how to allocate capital across two diverging but equally compelling ecosystems. On one side stand the Olympic-aligned legacy sports such as football, hockey, tennis, wrestling and athletics. On the other side are fast-growing recreational and indigenous movements pickleball…

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I.M. Vijayan International Sports Complex

From Toxic Dump to Thrissur’s Sporting Jewel: How the I M Vijayan Sports Complex Became Kerala’s Most Ambitious Urban Renewal Story

For more than six decades, the Laloor region of Thrissur symbolised one of Kerala’s most persistent municipal failures. The city’s primary dumping ground, now I M Vijayan Sports Complex spread over 8–10 acres and receiving nearly 60 tons of waste a day had devolved into a humanitarian and environmental crisis. The stench travelled for kilometres….

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Sports

India’s Coaching Revolution: Inside the Sports Ministry’s 320 Assistant Coach Overhaul and Its Impact on High-Performance Sport

In one of the most ambitious institutional reforms in recent Indian sporting history, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the recruitment of 320 Assistant Coach across 25 disciplines under the Sports Authority of India (SAI). This massive expansion part of a two-phase plan that will ultimately appoint 640 new coaches marks the…

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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Inside India’s Big Bet: The Push to Replace Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with a New Sports City

India is preparing for the biggest transformation of a sports facility in its history. The Union Sports Ministry’s proposal to dismantle the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) and rebuild the 102-acre complex as a modern Sports City marks a decisive shift in the country’s approach to elite sports infrastructure. This move is deeply strategic closely…

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LA2028

LA2028 Ceremonies to Usher in a New Era of Olympic Storytelling and Spectacle

The LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are preparing to redefine what global sporting ceremonies can represent in the 21st century. With the appointment of award-winning producer Ben Winston and Olympic ceremonies veteran Scott Givens to jointly lead the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, LA28 is signaling a transformative shift from traditional, protocol-heavy presentations to grand, cinematic,…

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Indian Sports

Building Indian Sports Future: Lessons from Australia’s Winning Blueprint

For decades, Australia has punched far above its weight in global sport. With a population smaller than Delhi NCR, it consistently finishes among the top ten at the Olympics. This disproportionate success isn’t luck or geography it’s strategy and what Indian Sports can learn. Since a humiliating zero-gold return at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Australia…

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2036 Olympics

Indonesia’s 2036 Olympic Dream Ends After Visa Scandal: IOC Cancels Bid Following Ban on Israeli Gymnasts

In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially terminated all dialogue with Indonesia regarding its bid to host the 2036 Olympics, following Jakarta’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli athletes competing in the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The decision, confirmed by the IOC Executive Board, marks one of the…

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Anurag Thakur

The Unanimous Mandate: Anurag Thakur’s Strategic Return and the Reinvention of Himachal Pradesh Sports Governance

The unanimous election of Anurag Thakur as President of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association (HPOA) is far more than a routine administrative change. It represents a strategic consolidation of political influence and a decisive attempt to reposition Himachal Pradesh within India’s national sports framework. For a state that has long struggled to translate enthusiasm into…

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Olympics

Governance, Efficiency, and the Olympic Paradox: Why Small Nations Outperform Giants

The Olympic Games, often seen as the ultimate test of sporting excellence, continue to challenge conventional wisdom about what drives athletic success. The popular assumption has long been that bigger nations, with larger populations and stronger economies, naturally dominate the medal table. Yet, data from recent decades reveals a striking paradox: small, resource-limited nations often…

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Rowing

MP and Services Dominate Rowing Competition at National Games 2025

The rowing competition at the 38th National Games concluded on a high note today, wrapping up a thrilling three-day event held from February 3 to 5 at the picturesque Water Sports Complex in Koti Colony, Tehri, Uttarakhand. With over 20 teams participating from across the nation, the competition was marked by exceptional performances, particularly from…

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India’s Badminton Blitz: A Deep Dive into Olympic Training

India’s badminton players are sharpening their rackets and setting their sights on the podium at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Let’s delve deeper into their training journeys: PV Sindhu: A Champion’s Quest for Gold ● A Team Effort: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu isn’t going it alone. In Germany, she’s surrounded by a powerhouse support team….

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From Tokyo Triumph to Paris Pursuit: Lovlina Borgohain Medal Mission

As Lovlina Borgohain prepares for the Paris Olympics, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. Her bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics has solidified her place among India’s elite boxers. Hailing from Baramukhia village in Assam, Lovlina Borgohain has paved her journey with multiple medals and commendable achievements to become a familiar name in a country…

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