India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

New Delhi, October 15: Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday called on National Sports Federations (NSFs) to take greater responsibility for India's sporting performance, following the nation's 4th place finish at the 2026 Asian Games. Interacting with a plethora of NSF heads, the Hon'ble Minister reiterated the need to work with further synergy to sustain India's sporting excellence.

Dr. Mandaviya stressed that India needs a continuous pipeline of champions rather than relying on a handful of medal winners. "How long will Mirabai Chanu alone keep winning medals for us? We need to produce 10 more Mirabai Chanus. Every federation must take this responsibility ...