Archive · 10 Jun 2025
India's Sports Transformation: Rising Success from 2014 to 2025
India has been working hard to become a top sports country.
They've started programs to find young talents and help them train.
The government is also giving lots of money to support sports.
India's athletes have been doing really well, winning more medals in big competitions like the Olympics and Paralympics.
They have improved in sports like Javelin throw, weightlifting, badminton and much more!
More money means more opportunities for athletes to train and compete, helping India climb the ranks in the world of sports!
India's sports journey from 2014 to 2025 features increased participation and global success.
The government allocated Rs 3794 crores to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for FY 2025-26.
Khelo India, TOPS, and KIRTI programs support talent development and infrastructure.
India's Olympic medal count grew from 2 in 2016 to 7 in Tokyo 2020, and 6 in Paris 2024.
The nation's Paralympic performance increased, with 29 medals at Paris 2024.
- Who
- India and its athletes.
- What
- India's progress in sports, including increased funding, program initiatives, and improved performance.
- When
- From 2014 to 2025.
- Where
- Across various national and international sporting events.
- Why
- To become a top sporting nation.
- Sports Ministry Budget Allocation
- Rs 3794 crores for FY2025-26
- Budget Increase
- 130.9% increase since 2014-15
- Key Programs
- Khelo India Programme, TOPS, KIRTI
- Asian Games Record
- 107 medals (Hangzhou 2023)
- Paralympic Performance
- 29 medals (Paris 2024)
- Olympic Performance
- 7 medals (Tokyo 2020)
- Khelo India Centres
- 1045 KICs established