Sports Minister asks federations to build a pipeline of champions after India's fourth place finish

16 October 2026

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya held a review meeting with National Sports Federations after India's fourth place finish at the 2026 Asian Games.
He said India needs a continuous pipeline of champions rather than relying on a handful of medal winners.
The conclave reviewed Asian Games performance and preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2030 Asian Games in Doha.
Vineel Krishna, Joint Secretary (Khelo India), presented on the convergence of the Khelo India Scheme with federations, while Col. N.S. Johal, CEO of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, reviewed performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The revised Assistance to National Sports Federations guidelines booklet was released at the conclave.
Minister of State Raksha Khadse asked every federation to align its work with the Khelo India Mission.