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.

The Verdict: Sporting glory has never been this expensive for Team India.