Archive · 23 May 2025
Govt. to Back Multi-City Leagues and Increase Sports Funding
The government is boosting sports in India!
They plan to start more professional sports leagues across the country, supporting both well-known and lesser-known sports.
Coaches will get paid more, and athletes will receive more money for food to help them train.
The goal is to make Indian athletes the best in the world and to prepare for future Olympic games, supporting sports at all levels.
Government plans to introduce franchise-based leagues in 13 sports.
Leagues will be developed in both Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines.
The Ministry will support NSFs to develop and sustain these leagues.
Coaches' salaries will increase, along with financial grants for international tournaments.
Daily dietary allowances for athletes are increased.
- Who
- The Union Sports Ministry and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
- What
- Plans for franchise-based leagues and increased funding for sports.
- When
- Announced on Thursday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To develop a sports culture, support athletes, and prepare for the 2036 Olympics.
- Leagues supported
- 13 (Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines)
- Coaches' salary increase
- 50%
- Monthly diet allowance per athlete
- Rs 10,000 (non-camp days)
