Khelo India Scheme: How India Is Building a Global Sporting Powerhouse Through Grassroots Talent and Modern Infrastructure

India’s journey towards becoming a global sporting nation is entering a new phase with increased government investment, improved sports infrastructure and a stronger focus on identifying and developing talent from the grassroots level. The expanded Khelo India Scheme, along with enhanced support for National Sports Federations, has emerged as a major pillar of this transformation with a combined financial outlay of ₹36,441 crore for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth with 39 Medals as Boxing Leads Historic Campaign in Glasgow

India wrapped up its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with an impressive haul of 39 medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings. The Indian contingent secured 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals, producing one of the country’s strongest performances at the Commonwealth Games despite competing in a significantly reduced sports programme.

CWG 2026: President Murmu, PM Modi Congratulate India’s Medal Winners After Historic Super Saturday in Glasgow

CWG 2026: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s medal-winning athletes after the country delivered a memorable “Super Saturday” at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. India enjoyed one of its most successful days of the Games, winning medals across boxing, athletics, para athletics and judo, while ending the penultimate day with an overall tally of 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze.