Govt Warns Sports Federations on Commitment Ahead of Games

The government has warned sports administrators to be fully committed to supporting athletes during the Commonwealth and Asian Games.

Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao said officials should not treat these events as family outings and must be available for athletes 100% of the time.

He also outlined India's medal strategy for future Olympics, aiming for significant improvements by 2036 and 2048.

The government plans to set up Olympic Training Centres, implement coaching reforms, and use AI for talent identification.

India aims for 111 medals in the Asian Games and a modest 20-odd medals in the Commonwealth Games.