Sports Ministry reviews India's Asian Games shortfall, urges federations to act

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India's underwhelming medal haul at the 2026 Asian Games has led the Sports Ministry to take a closer look at the results. Officials pressed National Sports Federations to shoulder more accountability for their athletes' performance. During a Thursday meeting, the focus was on building a broader pool of talent instead of depending on a handful of top performers. Upcoming targets, including the 2028 Olympics and the 2030 Commonwealth Games, were also on the agenda. The discussions stressed that stronger support systems will be needed to get there.

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