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India Launches Unified Sports Strategy to Target Top-Five Finish at 2036 Olympics

It leverages village-level talent programs, monthly Rs 50,000 support for 3,000 athletes, police fitness mandates, hosting plans for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games.

Overview

  • The scheme provides 3,000 elite athletes with a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 under a systematic Olympic preparation programme.
  • Scientific selection and training modules will be deployed across villages to identify and develop athletes in every sport and age group.
  • Police forces are instructed to integrate daily sports routines and aim to win at least three medals each at the 2029 World Police and Fire Games.
  • Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Kevadia in Gujarat have been confirmed as host cities for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games to strengthen local sports infrastructure.
  • The strategy builds on a fivefold increase in the sports budget over the past decade under Prime Minister Modi to sustain long-term performance goals.