Sports Tourism and Hospitality

The primary objective of sports tourism is to generate revenue for the tourism industry by attracting visitors to sporting events and related activities.

Delhi has hosted the most number of international sporting events in India, including the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and the Cricket World Cup in 2011.

The Indian government's initiative to promote sports tourism is called Khelo India, which aims to create a sporting culture in the country and encourage participation in sports at all levels.

Haryana is known as the 'Sports Capital of India' due to its significant contribution to the development of sports in the country and the production of numerous national and international athletes.

The India Adventure Expo is an annual sports tourism event held in India that promotes adventure sports and activities, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, paragliding, and white-water rafting.

The first-ever Formula One Grand Prix in India was held in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in 2011.

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to elite sportspersons for training and participation in international competitions, with the aim of winning medals at the Olympic Games.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games were held in Delhi, India, from October 3 to 14, 2010.

The Incredible India campaign is a government initiative to promote tourism in India, including sports tourism, among foreign tourists.

The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup was hosted in Kolkata, India, from October 6 to 28, 2017.

The Sports Infrastructure Development Fund is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to sports federations for the development of sports infrastructure, such as stadiums, gymnasiums, and swimming pools.

The 2018 Hockey World Cup was hosted in Bhubaneswar, India, from November 28 to December 16, 2018.

The Sports for All initiative is a government program aimed at promoting sports participation among all sections of society, including domestic tourists.

The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was hosted in England and Wales, with the final being played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

The Sports Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to sportspersons for their education and training, enabling them to pursue their sporting careers while also completing their education.