Overview

• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Delhi Games 2025 at Talkatora Stadium, with over 22,000 athletes competing across 20 sports.
• The Delhi government has doubled its sports budget and quadrupled athlete rewards to retain talent and boost local sports development.
• Funds have been allocated to establish the long-awaited Delhi Sports University, stalled under the previous administration.
• The government aims to modernize sports infrastructure, including advanced training centers and world-class facilities, through the Delhi Sports Council.
• Gupta criticized the previous AAP government for neglecting infrastructure, including firefighting systems, and pledged transparency and accountability in ongoing reforms.