National Sports Policy 2025 approved; India targets 2036 Olympic and mass participation

IANS | July 1, 2025 4:59 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 here on Tuesday. Replacing the two-decade-old National Sports Policy of 2001, this visionary blueprint sets the stage for reshaping the country’s sporting ecosystem, with a clear focus on establishing India as a strong contender for excellence at major international events, including the 2036 Olympic Games.