Union Budget 2026 extends the Khelo India Mission for 10 years and boosts funding for sports goods manufacturing. The move aims to strengthen infrastructure, nurture talent, generate jobs, and prepare India for global events like the 2036 Olympics

Maharashtra’s gold medals were spread across 14 sports, with standout performances in athletics (10 golds), swimming (7), gymnastics (7), archery (6), and weightlifting (5)