Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India Aims for Top 10 Sporting Nation by 2036
India wants to be one of the best countries in sports by 2036 and even better by 2047.
The government is spending a lot of money to build sports centers and help young athletes.
They also want more women to play sports, especially in the police.
The government thinks sports are important for making the country stronger and helping young people.
They are even having big sports competitions for police officers to show how important sports are for everyone.
India aims to be a top 10 sporting nation by 2036 and a top 5 nation by 2047.
The government has established over 1,000 sports training centers through the Khelo India programme.
The 2026-27 Union Budget allocated Rs 4,480 crore for sports, an increase of over Rs 1,100 crore from the previous year.
A special fund of Rs 500 crore has been created for sports equipment, research, and technology development.
The All India Police Judo Cluster Championship highlights the importance of sports for police and security personnel.
- Who
- Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and the Indian government
- What
- India's ambitious plan to become a global sporting leader
- When
- Targeting top 10 by 2036 and top 5 by 2047
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote nation-building, youth development, and inclusion
Government's Vision
Challenges Ahead
Investment in Sports
Government's Vision
The government is significantly increasing investment in sports infrastructure and talent development.
Challenges Ahead
Sustaining this level of investment over the long term remains a challenge.
Inclusion and Empowerment
Government's Vision
The government is promoting inclusion and empowerment through sports, especially for women in police sports.
Challenges Ahead
Ensuring equal opportunities and participation across all regions and demographics is a significant hurdle.
- Target Year for Top 10 Ranking
- 2036
- Target Year for Top 5 Ranking
- 2047
- Number of Training Centres Established
- Over 1,000
- Budget Allocation for Sports (2026-27)
- Rs 4,480 crore
- Fund for Sports Equipment and Technology
- Rs 500 crore
- Number of Young Athletes Benefited
- Around 27,500
- Number of Athletes in Judo Championship
- More than 1,600
- Number of Police and Central Armed Police Forces Participating
- 36