Harshita Jakhar has created history by becoming the first Indian woman cyclist to feature at the Tour de France Femmes, marking a major milestone for Indian cycling on the global stage. The 19-year-old from Rajasthan represented India during the ceremonial start of Stage 2 of the prestigious women’s road cycling race in Aigle, Switzerland.
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Who is Asmita Dey? Tripura Bicycle Mechanic’s Daughter Creates History With India’s First Commonwealth Games Judo Gold
Asmita Dey’s journey from a small village in Tripura to the top step of the Commonwealth Games podium is a story of determination, unexpected turns and sporting excellence. The Indian judoka created history at Glasgow 2026 by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo.
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.