Sports Infrastructure Development in India

The Khelo India Scheme, launched in 2016, aims to promote sports infrastructure development in rural areas of India by providing financial assistance for the construction of sports facilities and equipment.

The Sports Infrastructure Development Fund (SIDF) is the flagship program of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the development of sports infrastructure in India. It provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation of sports facilities across the country.

The first-ever National Games in India were held in Kolkata in 1924. The games were organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and featured competitions in various sports, including athletics, swimming, football, and hockey.

Delhi has hosted the most number of National Games, with a total of six editions held in the city. The first National Games in Delhi were held in 1951, and the most recent edition was held in 2011.

Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which were held from October 3 to 14, 2010. The games featured competitions in various sports, including athletics, swimming, cycling, and hockey.

Mumbai is set to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be held from July 20 to August 20, 2023. The tournament will feature 32 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.

Kolkata hosted the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, which was held from March 8 to April 3, 2016. The tournament featured 16 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.

Goa hosted the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was held from October 6 to 28, 2017. The tournament featured 24 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.

Kolkata is set to host the 2025 AFC Asian Cup, which will be held from June 14 to July 14, 2025. The tournament will feature 24 teams from around Asia competing for the title of Asian champion.

Jakarta, Indonesia, hosted the 2018 Asian Games, which were held from August 18 to September 2, 2018. The games featured competitions in various sports, including athletics, swimming, cycling, and hockey.

Adelaide, Australia, is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be held from March 17 to 29, 2026. The games will feature competitions in various sports, including athletics, swimming, cycling, and hockey.

Patna hosted the 2014 Kabaddi World Cup, which was held from November 7 to 15, 2014. The tournament featured 12 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.

Raipur hosted the 2015 Hockey World League Final, which was held from November 27 to December 6, 2015. The tournament featured 8 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.

Guwahati hosted the 2016 South Asian Games, which were held from February 5 to 16, 2016. The games featured competitions in various sports, including athletics, swimming, cycling, and hockey.

Bhubaneswar hosted the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships, which were held from July 6 to 9, 2017. The championships featured competitions in various athletics events, including sprints, jumps, throws, and relays.