SAS
FIO
ATA
PAR
LOR
BRE
NEW
EVE
DEP
OSA
WI-A
LIONS
Galatasaray
Stuttgart
Shakhtar
Sporting
NED183/3 (36/50 ov, target 183)
OMA182
Athletic2
Real Sociedad1
Juventus2
Napoli0
Marseille2
Toulouse0
CHR54/2 (8.1/20 ov)
SPR
NZ-A424
IND-A346 & 32/0 (11 ov)
QLD280
VIC307 & 136/6 (66 ov)
SYL218 & 89/2 (38 ov)
CHATT210
MYMS108 & 57/2 (14 ov) (f/o)
KHU288
DHA
BAR
RAN256
RAJ231 & 110/3 (27 ov)
ASSAM135
KNTKA180/2 (36 ov)
MEGHA
NAGA244/8 (67 ov)
TPURA219/7 (74.3 ov)
SAU
BENG143
MAHA21/2 (8 ov)
ODSA
JHK37/3 (25 ov)
TOK
MOW
BIK
JAB
LUL
POA
DOLPH
WPR
CD
AUCK
OTAGO
CANT
WELL
ND
AFG81/3 (8.1/20 ov, target 80)
ZIM79
NAM131/5 (21.2/50 ov, target 130)
IRE129
NZ195/3 (18/20 ov, target 192)
IND191/8
MS-W109 (18.1/20 ov, target 125)
PS-W124/9
Atlético
Bayern
Elche0
Valencia1
Lecce1
Genoa2
Liverpool0
Arsenal1
Sports Budget 2025: The Sports Budget 2025-26, with a total allocation of ₹3794.30 crore, marks an increase of ₹351.98 crore from the previous year. With India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics, the budget aims to enhance sports infrastructure, grassroots development, and athlete support.
Sports Budget 2025: Govt Allocates ₹3794 Cr, Focus on 2036 Olympics
Major Highlights of the Sports Budget 2025
- Khelo India Programme Gets ₹1000 Crore
- A significant boost from last year’s ₹800 crore allocation.
- Focuses on scouting and nurturing grassroots talent.
- Increase in Assistance to National Sports Federations
- Budget raised from ₹340 crore to ₹400 crore to support sports bodies.
- Funding for Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Allocation increased to ₹830 crore from ₹815 crore.
- SAI manages national training camps, athlete development, and stadiums.
- Boost for Jammu & Kashmir Sports Facilities
- Increased from ₹6 crore to ₹20 crore to enhance regional infrastructure.
- National Dope Testing Laboratory & Anti-Doping Agency
- Dope Testing Lab: Budget increased from ₹18.70 crore to ₹23 crore.
- Anti-Doping Agency: Allocation raised from ₹20.30 crore to ₹24.30 crore.
- National Sports Development Fund Maintains ₹18 Crore
- No increase in funding, continuing the previous year’s allocation.
- Reductions in Athlete Incentives and National Sports University
- Cash awards & pensions: Decreased from ₹42.65 crore to ₹37 crore.
- National Sports University funding: Dropped from ₹189 crore to ₹63.72 crore.
- Increased Investment in National Service Scheme (NSS)
- NSS will receive ₹450 crore, up by ₹200 crore, to develop youth character and leadership.
India’s Vision for 2036 Olympics
India is actively preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, with a formal letter of intent submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The enhanced sports budget showcases the government’s dedication to improving sports infrastructure and fostering top-tier athletic talent to compete at the global level
The Sports Budget 2025 reflects the government’s continued focus on long-term sports development, particularly in preparation for a possible 2036 Olympic bid. While Khelo India and sports federations see increased funding, cuts in athlete incentives and university budgets raise concerns.
With ₹3794 crore allocated, the future of Indian sports looks promising, but execution will be key to ensuring maximum benefits for athletes and sports infrastructure nationwide.
