Lok Sabha Question No. 5768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-30
Subject: Achievements in Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Games
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Balram Naik Porika

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5768 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2026

Achievements in Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Games

5768. SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of participation and achievements of Indian athletes in the  Olympics, Asian Games  and  Commonwealth  Games  during  the last three cycles;
- (b) the details of status of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme and support provided to para-athletes;
- (c)  the progress of utilisation of National Sports Development Fund and corporate sponsorships; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  generate employment  and entrepreneurship  opportunities  for  sportspersons and youth in underdeveloped regions through skill development?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) The details of participation and achievements of Indian athletes in the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games during the last three cycle are provided at Annexure - I.
- (b) The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is an elite, athletecentric support programme aimed at assisting India's top-performing

Olympic  and  Paralympic  athletes  in  their  long-term  preparation cycles for major international competitions.

The support provided under the scheme covers various components including training, international exposure and competitions, engagement of elite coaches, sports science and medical support, specialized equipment, and recovery and rehabilitation services.

At present, 62 para-athletes are being supported under TOPS for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic cycle, whereas 59 para-athletes were supported during the Paris 2024 Paralympic cycle.

The approximate expenditure incurred under TOPS during the Paris 2024 cycle was ₹14.66 crore, while an expenditure of approximately ₹8.66 crore has been incurred so far for the Los Angeles 2028 cycle.

- (c) The details are attached at Annexure II.

(d) MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) provides a digital platform which enables:

-  Access to Opportunities: Listing of  development, volunteering, and  engagement  opportunities  offered  by  various  Ministries, Departments, and organisations.
-  Experiential  Learning  Program  (ELP):  Provision  for  short-term experiential  learning  opportunities  with  government  entities and partner organisations, aimed at providing practical exposure.
-  Stakeholder  Convergence:  Integration  of  opportunities  from multiple stakeholders on a single platform to facilitate outreach, including in underserved regions.

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## Annexure-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5768 FOR 30.03.2026 ASKED BY SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA REGARDING 'ACHIEVEMENTS IN OLYMPICS, ASIAN AND COMMONWEALTH GAMES'.

|   Sr. No. | Competition          |   No. of particip ant |   No. of medal winner | India's Rank   | Significant Achievements                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|-----------|----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Rio Olympics, 2016   |                   117 |                    02 | 67th           | Ms. Sakshi Malik won first Olympic medal in Women's Wrestling.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|         2 | Tokyo Olympics, 2020 |                   126 |                    07 | 48th           | Sh. Neeraj Chopra won first ever Olympic Gold in Athletics for India, highest-ever Olympic medal tally (7 medals); Bronze medal in Men's                                                                                                                                                                |
|         3 | Paris Olympics, 2024 |                   117 |                    06 | 71st           | Hockey after 41 years. Men's Hockey team retained Bronze medal; Sh. Neeraj Chopra won silver medal bringing the 2nd Olympic Medal in Athletics for India. Ms. Manu Bhakar became the 1st Indian to win double Olympic medal in a single edition for the first time in the history of independent India. |
|         4 | Asian Games, 2018    |                   570 |                    70 | 8th            | First-ever Gold medal for India in Javelin Throw, achieved by Sh. Neeraj Chopra with a national record performance; India                                                                                                                                                                               |

|    |                           |     |     |     | registered its then best- ever performance in Athletics with a record medal haul, reflecting a significant improvement in track and field events at the continental level.   |
|----|---------------------------|-----|-----|-----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  5 | Asian Games, 2022         | 661 | 107 | 4th | Highest-ever medal tally (107); first time crossing 100 medals; strong performance in Athletics, Shooting and team events.                                                   |
|  6 | Commonwe alth Games, 2018 | 216 |  66 | 3rd | Highest-ever Gold medal tally; India showed strong dominance in weightlifting, shooting and table tennis.                                                                    |
|  7 | Commonwe alth Games, 2022 | 210 |  61 | 4th | Notable performance despite exclusion of shooting; historic Gold in Lawn Bowls; continued success in wrestling, boxing and weightlifting.                                    |

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## Annexure-II

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5768 FOR 30.03.2026 ASKED BY SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA REGARDING 'ACHIEVEMENTS IN OLYMPICS, ASIAN AND COMMONWEALTH GAMES'.

## Utilisation of National Sports Development Fund and corporate sponsorships

(Rs. In crore)

| Contribution received in NSDF   | Contribution received in NSDF   | Contribution received in NSDF   | Contribution received in NSDF   | Contribution received in NSDF   | Utilization of Funds under NSDF           | Utilization of Funds under NSDF                         | Utilization of Funds under NSDF   |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| S.No.                           | Financial Year                  | CSR- contribution               | GoI Contribution                | Total Contribution              | Assistance for Sports Infra/Training etc. | Block Grant to SAI/ Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) | Total Utilization                 |
| 1                               | 2023-24                         | 85.26                           | 46.00                           | 131.26                          | 131.00                                    | 20.16                                                   | 151.16                            |
| 2                               | 2024-25                         | 70.17                           | 13.71                           | 83.88                           | 80.79                                     | 20.78                                                   | 101.57                            |
| 3                               | 2025-26                         | 37.02                           | 10.58                           | 47.60                           | 56.77                                     | 26.00                                                   | 82.77                             |
|                                 | Total                           | 192.45                          | 70.29                           | 262.74                          | 268.56                                    | 66.94                                                   | 335.50                            |

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