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Sports Minister urges National Sports Federations to build wider talent pipeline
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 15 October 2026 that National Sports Federations (NSFs) must take more responsibility for India's sporting performance following a 4th place finish at the 2026 Asian Games. Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stated that India needs a continuous pipeline of champions and more experts in sports psychology and science to sustain medal-winning ambitions.
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