The National Sports Federation unveiled a new preparation plan for the 2026 Olympics.

The National Sports Federation (NSF) unveiled a comprehensive preparation plan for the 2026 Olympic Games at a press conference held in Delhi today. Under this plan, more than 1500 young athletes will be equipped with focused training, nutrition, and mental health programs. The main objectives include enhancing India's competitiveness in 15 major sports and working towards breaking 10 new world records. Key points of the plan involve modernizing training facilities, appointing international-level coaches, and incorporating data analytics. All programs will be coordinated at the national level.

For this initiative, NSF has allocated a budget of 1.2 billion rupees for the 2024-2025 financial year. Fifty‑five percent of the budget will be spent on constructing training centers, and twenty‑five percent on coaching and international tours. The remaining twenty percent is earmarked for nutrition, medical, and psychological support. Under this financial plan, the goal is to establish a premium athletic facility in every state.

The new training facilities will include high‑tech speed screening, aerobic workout modules, and 4K video analysis rooms. Through these facilities, athletes' performance can be monitored in real time. Additionally, an Olympic‑standard track and field complex will be established within 10 kilometers of every city. This step will ensure a high‑quality competitive experience at the local level.

NSF has partnered with the world's leading coaching institutions. Special training programs will be launched with Oxford University in the United Kingdom, Sydney Athletic Club in Australia, and Tokyo Sports University in Japan. Under these collaborations, more than 30 international coaches have been appointed to train in India. In addition, Indian athletes will have the opportunity to participate in training camps abroad.

The criteria for athlete selection include scores from national championships, performance in international competitions, and health examinations. The selection committee will meet each year in June. Selected athletes will receive a 12‑month customized training plan. Moreover, with special emphasis on mental health, each athlete will have a consultation with a psychologist.

Under this plan, the target is for India to win 12 medals (5 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze) at the 2026 Olympics. Additionally, there is an expectation to break 10 new world records. The National Sports Federation stated that this target exceeds the 8 medals won at the previous Olympics. A 20 percent increase in the number of athletes and a 15 percent improvement in performance are expected.

With this comprehensive strategy, India is ready to strengthen its competitive position at the 2026 Olympics.