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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of the three-day Chintan Shivir, outlining a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through “co-operative federalism”.

The document recognised sport as a driver of economic growth and nation-building — boosting tourism, attracting international events, spurring local industry and reinforcing India’s ambition to host major global sporting events. It said sports federations, States and the Centre must work in harmony to make India a sporting nation and ensure sport does not remain a footnote in the country’s growth story.

Mandaviya chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of States and Union Territories of the country. Over 15 state sports ministers, along with eminent sports personalities such as Adille Sumariwalla, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand and Gagan Narang attended the Chintan Shivir and shared their ideas with the stakeholders.

The document outlined a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through co-operative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development of regional sports clusters, and leveraging sports for unity, youth empowerment, health, tourism, and economic growth. It also reaffirms India’s aspiration to host major global sporting events.

ALSO READ | India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya

“To realise this (sporting) ambition, we affirm that Sporting Federations and Associations, States, and the Union shall move as one, converging on shared targets, speaking in one voice, and advancing together with an athlete-centric approach,” the document read.

“We dream together of hosting the world’s biggest tournaments — Olympics and World Cups — to uplift communities and showcase India’s unity on the global stage. We, the States and the Union, pledge from this valley and beyond: sports will not be a footnote but a rising chapter in India’s renaissance.

“With one voice — Sankalp se Siddhi (resolution brings success) — we commit ourselves to this journey, confident that together we will build an India where every athlete can soar, and every child is fit and healthy,” the document said.

It said India’s diversity is its greatest strength and resolved to scour the length and breadth of the country to identify talent and build sporting communities rooted in the nation’s varied geography.

“We recognise that India’s diversity is not a challenge to be managed but a reservoir to be drawn from, and we shall map and develop infrastructure, identify talent, and build sports clusters rooted in the unique geography, culture, and heritage of every State. ‘Yogah karmasu kausalam’ (excellence in action) guides our steps.

“We see sport as a potent tool of socio-economic development. We recognise that sports can drive economic growth by boosting tourism, attracting international events, and spurring local industry,” it said.

“Every Indian child deserves the joy and strength that sport can give. In the spirit of federalism, we embrace the vision of a Viksit Bharat where sport plays a pivotal role in nation-building. Sport binds communities together, fosters camaraderie, and strengthens social bonds.”

Published on Apr 26, 2026

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Mandaviya unveils Srinagar Khel Sankalp document which outlines strengthening Indian sports culture through ‘co-operative federalism’ Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of the three-day Chintan Shivir, outlining a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through “co-operative federalism”.The document recognised sport as a driver of economic growth and nation-building — boosting tourism, attracting international events, spurring local industry and reinforcing India’s ambition to host major global sporting events. It said sports federations, States and the Centre must work in harmony to make India a sporting nation and ensure sport does not remain a footnote in the country’s growth story.Mandaviya chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of States and Union Territories of the country. Over 15 state sports ministers, along with eminent sports personalities such as Adille Sumariwalla, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand and Gagan Narang attended the Chintan Shivir and shared their ideas with the stakeholders.The document outlined a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through co-operative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development of regional sports clusters, and leveraging sports for unity, youth empowerment, health, tourism, and economic growth. It also reaffirms India’s aspiration to host major global sporting events.ALSO READ | India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya“To realise this (sporting) ambition, we affirm that Sporting Federations and Associations, States, and the Union shall move as one, converging on shared targets, speaking in one voice, and advancing together with an athlete-centric approach,” the document read.“We dream together of hosting the world’s biggest tournaments — Olympics and World Cups — to uplift communities and showcase India’s unity on the global stage. We, the States and the Union, pledge from this valley and beyond: sports will not be a footnote but a rising chapter in India’s renaissance.“With one voice — Sankalp se Siddhi (resolution brings success) — we commit ourselves to this journey, confident that together we will build an India where every athlete can soar, and every child is fit and healthy,” the document said.It said India’s diversity is its greatest strength and resolved to scour the length and breadth of the country to identify talent and build sporting communities rooted in the nation’s varied geography.“We recognise that India’s diversity is not a challenge to be managed but a reservoir to be drawn from, and we shall map and develop infrastructure, identify talent, and build sports clusters rooted in the unique geography, culture, and heritage of every State. ‘Yogah karmasu kausalam’ (excellence in action) guides our steps.“We see sport as a potent tool of socio-economic development. We recognise that sports can drive economic growth by boosting tourism, attracting international events, and spurring local industry,” it said.“Every Indian child deserves the joy and strength that sport can give. In the spirit of federalism, we embrace the vision of a Viksit Bharat where sport plays a pivotal role in nation-building. Sport binds communities together, fosters camaraderie, and strengthens social bonds.”Published on Apr 26, 2026 #Mandaviya #unveils #Srinagar #Khel #Sankalp #document #outlines #strengthening #Indian #sports #culture #cooperative #federalism

April 26, 2026

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of the three-day Chintan Shivir, outlining a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through “co-operative federalism”.
The document recognised sport as a driver of economic growth and nation-building — boosting tourism, attracting international events, spurring local industry and reinforcing India’s ambition to host major global sporting events. It said sports federations, States and the Centre must work in harmony to make India a sporting nation and ensure sport does not remain a footnote in the country’s growth story.
Mandaviya chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of States and Union Territories of the country. Over 15 state sports ministers, along with eminent sports personalities such as Adille Sumariwalla, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand and Gagan Narang attended the Chintan Shivir and shared their ideas with the stakeholders.
The document outlined a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through co-operative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development of regional sports clusters, and leveraging sports for unity, youth empowerment, health, tourism, and economic growth. It also reaffirms India’s aspiration to host major global sporting events.
ALSO READ | India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya
“To realise this (sporting) ambition, we affirm that Sporting Federations and Associations, States, and the Union shall move as one, converging on shared targets, speaking in one voice, and advancing together with an athlete-centric approach,” the document read.
“We dream together of hosting the world’s biggest tournaments — Olympics and World Cups — to uplift communities and showcase India’s unity on the global stage. We, the States and the Union, pledge from this valley and beyond: sports will not be a footnote but a rising chapter in India’s renaissance.
“With one voice — Sankalp se Siddhi (resolution brings success) — we commit ourselves to this journey, confident that together we will build an India where every athlete can soar, and every child is fit and healthy,” the document said.
It said India’s diversity is its greatest strength and resolved to scour the length and breadth of the country to identify talent and build sporting communities rooted in the nation’s varied geography.
“We recognise that India’s diversity is not a challenge to be managed but a reservoir to be drawn from, and we shall map and develop infrastructure, identify talent, and build sports clusters rooted in the unique geography, culture, and heritage of every State. ‘Yogah karmasu kausalam’ (excellence in action) guides our steps.
“We see sport as a potent tool of socio-economic development. We recognise that sports can drive economic growth by boosting tourism, attracting international events, and spurring local industry,” it said.
“Every Indian child deserves the joy and strength that sport can give. In the spirit of federalism, we embrace the vision of a Viksit Bharat where sport plays a pivotal role in nation-building. Sport binds communities together, fosters camaraderie, and strengthens social bonds.”
Published on Apr 26, 2026

#Mandaviya #unveils #Srinagar #Khel #Sankalp #document #outlines #strengthening #Indian #sports #culture #cooperative #federalism">Mandaviya unveils Srinagar Khel Sankalp document which outlines strengthening Indian sports culture through ‘co-operative federalism’

ALSO READ | India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya

Published on Apr 26, 2026

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of…

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature two indigenous Indian sports in an elaborate event programme that will definitely have hockey and cricket among others.

The Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by its president Donald Rukare, CEO Katie Sadleir, Director of Games and Assurance Darren Hall, Director of Sport Ann-Louise Morgan, and major events expert Neil Carney, was in India last week to assess preparations in host city Ahmedabad.

The delegation met Mandaviya on Friday and discussed time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning for optimum utilisation of infrastructure after the Games.

READ | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets Commonwealth Sport president, reaffirms India’s vision for CWG 2030

“Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho, and Yoga are under consideration from among our indigenous sports. Two of them should make the cut,” Mandaviya told reporters during an interaction here.

The Minister also confirmed that cricket and hockey, which did not make the cut for the upcoming Glasgow edition this year, are certain to make a comeback in what is likely to be a 17-sport roster. The Glasgow Games are to feature only 10 disciplines and India’s core medal sports like shooting, wrestling, and badminton have been dropped to prevent the overall cost from ballooning.

“Both cricket and hockey will be there,” he asserted.

“Commonwealth Sport has gone back with a very good impression of India and its initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme, that crossed 60,000 athletes, representing over 30 states and Union Territories,” he said.

Athletics and para athletics, swimming and para swimming, table tennis and para table tennis, bowls and para bowls, weightlifting and para powerlifting, artistic gymnastics, netball and boxing are the confirmed disciplines for the 2030 CWG.

Two sports out of hockey, T20 cricket and rugby sevens are mandatory in the CWG.

Mandaviya had earlier said that plans are afoot to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades. India hosted the event for the first and only time so far in 2010 in Delhi.

India won the hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.

The country is also in the running to become an Olympic host in 2036, again in Ahmedabad.

The Minister said detailed planning is currently underway across 23 ministries to ensure that the government is able to deliver a successful CWG in 2030.

“Similar coordination will be done if we get the 2036 Olympic Games. The central government will provide all the support that the host city would need but ultimately the identity of the Games is the host city and a majority of the work will be done by the local government,” he said.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature two indigenous Indian sports in an elaborate event programme that will definitely have hockey and cricket among others.The Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by its president Donald Rukare, CEO Katie Sadleir, Director of Games and Assurance Darren Hall, Director of Sport Ann-Louise Morgan, and major events expert Neil Carney, was in India last week to assess preparations in host city Ahmedabad.The delegation met Mandaviya on Friday and discussed time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning for optimum utilisation of infrastructure after the Games.READ | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets Commonwealth Sport president, reaffirms India’s vision for CWG 2030“Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho, and Yoga are under consideration from among our indigenous sports. Two of them should make the cut,” Mandaviya told reporters during an interaction here.The Minister also confirmed that cricket and hockey, which did not make the cut for the upcoming Glasgow edition this year, are certain to make a comeback in what is likely to be a 17-sport roster. The Glasgow Games are to feature only 10 disciplines and India’s core medal sports like shooting, wrestling, and badminton have been dropped to prevent the overall cost from ballooning.“Both cricket and hockey will be there,” he asserted.“Commonwealth Sport has gone back with a very good impression of India and its initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme, that crossed 60,000 athletes, representing over 30 states and Union Territories,” he said.Athletics and para athletics, swimming and para swimming, table tennis and para table tennis, bowls and para bowls, weightlifting and para powerlifting, artistic gymnastics, netball and boxing are the confirmed disciplines for the 2030 CWG.Two sports out of hockey, T20 cricket and rugby sevens are mandatory in the CWG.Mandaviya had earlier said that plans are afoot to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades. India hosted the event for the first and only time so far in 2010 in Delhi.India won the hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.The country is also in the running to become an Olympic host in 2036, again in Ahmedabad.The Minister said detailed planning is currently underway across 23 ministries to ensure that the government is able to deliver a successful CWG in 2030.“Similar coordination will be done if we get the 2036 Olympic Games. The central government will provide all the support that the host city would need but ultimately the identity of the Games is the host city and a majority of the work will be done by the local government,” he said.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #indigenous #Indian #sports #cricket #hockey #CWG #Mandaviya

April 14, 2026

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature two indigenous Indian sports in an elaborate event programme that will definitely have hockey and cricket among others.
The Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by its president Donald Rukare, CEO Katie Sadleir, Director of Games and Assurance Darren Hall, Director of Sport Ann-Louise Morgan, and major events expert Neil Carney, was in India last week to assess preparations in host city Ahmedabad.
The delegation met Mandaviya on Friday and discussed time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning for optimum utilisation of infrastructure after the Games.
READ | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets Commonwealth Sport president, reaffirms India’s vision for CWG 2030
“Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho, and Yoga are under consideration from among our indigenous sports. Two of them should make the cut,” Mandaviya told reporters during an interaction here.
The Minister also confirmed that cricket and hockey, which did not make the cut for the upcoming Glasgow edition this year, are certain to make a comeback in what is likely to be a 17-sport roster. The Glasgow Games are to feature only 10 disciplines and India’s core medal sports like shooting, wrestling, and badminton have been dropped to prevent the overall cost from ballooning.
“Both cricket and hockey will be there,” he asserted.
“Commonwealth Sport has gone back with a very good impression of India and its initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme, that crossed 60,000 athletes, representing over 30 states and Union Territories,” he said.
Athletics and para athletics, swimming and para swimming, table tennis and para table tennis, bowls and para bowls, weightlifting and para powerlifting, artistic gymnastics, netball and boxing are the confirmed disciplines for the 2030 CWG.
Two sports out of hockey, T20 cricket and rugby sevens are mandatory in the CWG.
Mandaviya had earlier said that plans are afoot to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades. India hosted the event for the first and only time so far in 2010 in Delhi.
India won the hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.
The country is also in the running to become an Olympic host in 2036, again in Ahmedabad.
The Minister said detailed planning is currently underway across 23 ministries to ensure that the government is able to deliver a successful CWG in 2030.
“Similar coordination will be done if we get the 2036 Olympic Games. The central government will provide all the support that the host city would need but ultimately the identity of the Games is the host city and a majority of the work will be done by the local government,” he said.
Published on Apr 13, 2026

#indigenous #Indian #sports #cricket #hockey #CWG #Mandaviya">Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

The delegation met Mandaviya on Friday and discussed time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning for optimum utilisation of infrastructure after the Games.

READ | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets Commonwealth Sport president, reaffirms India’s vision for CWG 2030

“Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho, and Yoga are under consideration from among our indigenous sports. Two of them should make the cut,” Mandaviya told reporters during an interaction here.

“Both cricket and hockey will be there,” he asserted.

Two sports out of hockey, T20 cricket and rugby sevens are mandatory in the CWG.

Mandaviya had earlier said that plans are afoot to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades. India hosted the event for the first and only time so far in 2010 in Delhi.

India won the hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.

The country is also in the running to become an Olympic host in 2036, again in Ahmedabad.

The Minister said detailed planning is currently underway across 23 ministries to ensure that the government is able to deliver a successful CWG in 2030.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#indigenous #Indian #sports #cricket #hockey #CWG #Mandaviya

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature…

The government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is set for a major revamp, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday saying that quarterly evaluation of selected athletes is being considered, along with a greater focus on high-medal-yielding events like aquatics and cycling.

Currently, the assessment of athletes is carried out half-yearly, and the TOPS core and developmental groups do not feature any cyclist and has just one swimmer in the latter list.

The Minister noted that the TOPS strength, which stands at 399 right now (core 51, core para 62, development 166, target asian games group – 57, hockey – 63), has increased significantly from 245 in the previous year.

“The next target is to expand the TOPS pool to 3000 athletes by 2032, maintaining a core-to-development ratio of 1:5. This will be further scaled up to 5000 athletes by 2036,” he told reporters here.

“The criteria for athletes is also in the works and the committee could be meeting quarterly to decide on the selections,” he added.

Driving the expansion plan would be aquatics, cycling, rowing and gymnastics. PTI reported in January that the government planned to shift the focus to these disciplines due to the high number of medals they offer at the Olympic Games.

Aquatics, which includes swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water swimming, will offer 55 of the more than 350 overall medals that will be up for grabs across 36 disciplines in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

But India is not expected to get any of these.

Rowing, too, has 45 medals at stake in Los Angeles across 15 events, and cycling, where 22 events will throw up 66 medals.

“In medal-heavy disciplines such as Aquatics, Cycling, and Gymnastics (offered 18 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics), the number of athletes in the development group will be increased, with a structured progression plan to transition them into the core group within the next five years,” the minister asserted.

“A comprehensive roadmap is being developed to integrate identified talent from Khelo India and ASMITA into the TOPS development group, with a clear pathway for their eventual inclusion in the TOPS core group,” he added.

The government is banking on the past success achieved by targeted funding and support to wrestling, badminton and shooting that led to medals at the Olympics.

ALSO READ | Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

TOPS is currently headed by former rower Col. N S Johal and features former athletes and administrators. It assesses training proposals of elite athletes and streamlines the support system for them.

TOPS core athletes get an allowance of Rs 50,000. They are also paid USD 25 per day during the period of training and competition overseas.

Athletes in the developmental group are given 25,000 as allowance and an additional USD 25 while training and competing abroad.

Both the core and developmental athletes are evaluated for their performance and fitness levels and the list is pruned or strengthened based on this assessment.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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TOPS set for overhaul as Sports Minister seeks more focus on high-yielding disciplines The government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is set for a major revamp, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday saying that quarterly evaluation of selected athletes is being considered, along with a greater focus on high-medal-yielding events like aquatics and cycling.Currently, the assessment of athletes is carried out half-yearly, and the TOPS core and developmental groups do not feature any cyclist and has just one swimmer in the latter list.The Minister noted that the TOPS strength, which stands at 399 right now (core 51, core para 62, development 166, target asian games group – 57, hockey – 63), has increased significantly from 245 in the previous year.“The next target is to expand the TOPS pool to 3000 athletes by 2032, maintaining a core-to-development ratio of 1:5. This will be further scaled up to 5000 athletes by 2036,” he told reporters here.“The criteria for athletes is also in the works and the committee could be meeting quarterly to decide on the selections,” he added.Driving the expansion plan would be aquatics, cycling, rowing and gymnastics. PTI reported in January that the government planned to shift the focus to these disciplines due to the high number of medals they offer at the Olympic Games.Aquatics, which includes swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water swimming, will offer 55 of the more than 350 overall medals that will be up for grabs across 36 disciplines in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.But India is not expected to get any of these.Rowing, too, has 45 medals at stake in Los Angeles across 15 events, and cycling, where 22 events will throw up 66 medals.“In medal-heavy disciplines such as Aquatics, Cycling, and Gymnastics (offered 18 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics), the number of athletes in the development group will be increased, with a structured progression plan to transition them into the core group within the next five years,” the minister asserted.“A comprehensive roadmap is being developed to integrate identified talent from Khelo India and ASMITA into the TOPS development group, with a clear pathway for their eventual inclusion in the TOPS core group,” he added.The government is banking on the past success achieved by targeted funding and support to wrestling, badminton and shooting that led to medals at the Olympics.ALSO READ | Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: MandaviyaTOPS is currently headed by former rower Col. N S Johal and features former athletes and administrators. It assesses training proposals of elite athletes and streamlines the support system for them.TOPS core athletes get an allowance of Rs 50,000. They are also paid USD 25 per day during the period of training and competition overseas.Athletes in the developmental group are given 25,000 as allowance and an additional USD 25 while training and competing abroad.Both the core and developmental athletes are evaluated for their performance and fitness levels and the list is pruned or strengthened based on this assessment.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #TOPS #set #overhaul #Sports #Minister #seeks #focus #highyielding #disciplines

April 13, 2026

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The government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is set for a major revamp, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday saying that quarterly evaluation of selected athletes is being considered, along with a greater focus on high-medal-yielding events like aquatics and cycling.
Currently, the assessment of athletes is carried out half-yearly, and the TOPS core and developmental groups do not feature any cyclist and has just one swimmer in the latter list.
The Minister noted that the TOPS strength, which stands at 399 right now (core 51, core para 62, development 166, target asian games group – 57, hockey – 63), has increased significantly from 245 in the previous year.
“The next target is to expand the TOPS pool to 3000 athletes by 2032, maintaining a core-to-development ratio of 1:5. This will be further scaled up to 5000 athletes by 2036,” he told reporters here.
“The criteria for athletes is also in the works and the committee could be meeting quarterly to decide on the selections,” he added.
Driving the expansion plan would be aquatics, cycling, rowing and gymnastics. PTI reported in January that the government planned to shift the focus to these disciplines due to the high number of medals they offer at the Olympic Games.
Aquatics, which includes swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water swimming, will offer 55 of the more than 350 overall medals that will be up for grabs across 36 disciplines in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
But India is not expected to get any of these.
Rowing, too, has 45 medals at stake in Los Angeles across 15 events, and cycling, where 22 events will throw up 66 medals.
“In medal-heavy disciplines such as Aquatics, Cycling, and Gymnastics (offered 18 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics), the number of athletes in the development group will be increased, with a structured progression plan to transition them into the core group within the next five years,” the minister asserted.
“A comprehensive roadmap is being developed to integrate identified talent from Khelo India and ASMITA into the TOPS development group, with a clear pathway for their eventual inclusion in the TOPS core group,” he added.
The government is banking on the past success achieved by targeted funding and support to wrestling, badminton and shooting that led to medals at the Olympics.
ALSO READ | Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya
TOPS is currently headed by former rower Col. N S Johal and features former athletes and administrators. It assesses training proposals of elite athletes and streamlines the support system for them.
TOPS core athletes get an allowance of Rs 50,000. They are also paid USD 25 per day during the period of training and competition overseas.
Athletes in the developmental group are given 25,000 as allowance and an additional USD 25 while training and competing abroad.
Both the core and developmental athletes are evaluated for their performance and fitness levels and the list is pruned or strengthened based on this assessment.
Published on Apr 13, 2026

#TOPS #set #overhaul #Sports #Minister #seeks #focus #highyielding #disciplines">TOPS set for overhaul as Sports Minister seeks more focus on high-yielding disciplines

Currently, the assessment of athletes is carried out half-yearly, and the TOPS core and developmental groups do not feature any cyclist and has just one swimmer in the latter list.

“The criteria for athletes is also in the works and the committee could be meeting quarterly to decide on the selections,” he added.

But India is not expected to get any of these.

Rowing, too, has 45 medals at stake in Los Angeles across 15 events, and cycling, where 22 events will throw up 66 medals.

The government is banking on the past success achieved by targeted funding and support to wrestling, badminton and shooting that led to medals at the Olympics.

ALSO READ | Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

TOPS is currently headed by former rower Col. N S Johal and features former athletes and administrators. It assesses training proposals of elite athletes and streamlines the support system for them.

TOPS core athletes get an allowance of Rs 50,000. They are also paid USD 25 per day during the period of training and competition overseas.

Athletes in the developmental group are given 25,000 as allowance and an additional USD 25 while training and competing abroad.

Both the core and developmental athletes are evaluated for their performance and fitness levels and the list is pruned or strengthened based on this assessment.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#TOPS #set #overhaul #Sports #Minister #seeks #focus #highyielding #disciplines

The government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is set for a major revamp, with…