# India’s 2026 Medal Cost Hits 15.56 Crore

URL: https://technosports.co.in/indias-2026-medal-cost-hits-15-56-crore/  
Published: 2026-08-05  
Updated: 2026-08-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Glasgow 2026 is slashing the roster, cutting India’s powerhouse sports like wrestling and badminton. With training budgets remaining high, the math is brutal: each medal now costs a staggering Rs 15.56 crore.

- **The Cut:** Major medal events removed.
- **The Reality:** High-performance funding meets a shrinking stage.
- **The Verdict:** Sporting glory has never been this expensive for Team India.