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How much money does India spend on Olympics?
The Indian Government spent close to INR. 88.50 crore from 2016 to August 2021 under TOPS, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) revealed in a Right to Information (RTI) filed by The Bridge. The exact amount, including the Out of Pocket Allowance (OPA), under TOPS, stood at INR.
How much do India spend on sports?
In the 2020-21 budget, the Government of India allocated Rs 2826.92 crore (about $380 million) for sports, which represented an increase of Rs 50 crore (about $6.75 million) from the revised estimates of 2019-20.
What are India’s top sports in the Olympics?
Cricket is the most popular sport in India, the country has hosted and won the Cricket World Cup on multiple occasions. Field hockey is the most successful sport for India at the Olympic Games; the Indian men’s team have won thirteen Olympic medals including eight gold medals.
Is India performing well in Olympics?
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics has undoubtedly been India’s best-ever show at the Olympic Games in terms of medals won. The country finished 48th in the standings with a total of 7 medals, including a historic gold medal from Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw.
What is the rank of India in sports?
Sport
| List | INDIA Ranking/Total Countries | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Football – men’s | 104/210 | FIFA |
| Football – women’s | 55/159 | FIFA |
| HOCKEY | ||
| Hockey -men’s | 3 / 90 | International Hockey Federation(FIH) |
How much does it cost to become an Olympic athlete in India?
The Rs 22.7 crore ($ 3.5 million) spent for by NSDF on potential 109 Olympic athletes translates to Rs 5.2 lakh, or $9000, per athlete every year in the run-up to Olympics. Athletes under the TOP scheme received Rs 9.8 lakh, or $16,000, per athlete every year, including the cost of training centres and coaching fees.
How does the UK spend money on athletes compared to India?
The UK spends money on fewer athletes compares to India, where spending is diffused among numerous federations and athletes, according to our analysis. The UK has 18 million people aged between 15 and 35, while India has more than 400 million youth in that age group.
How much does the UK spend on Olympic athletes?
Specific spending on medal-winning athletes went up to $36,000 a year, four times the $9000 that India spent on its athletes. The UK started specific or targeted spending only after 1997, in the run up to the 2000 games.
How much does India spend on Youth Affairs and sports?
In comparison, India spends a third of UK, or $500 million (Rs 3,200 crore) on youth affairs and sports through the Union budget and the states, according to estimates from our review of sports budgets of six large states.