Over 1k athletes dropped from Khelo India for below-par performance and doping: Mansukh Mandaviya
Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 3:37 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed 1342 athletes exited the Khelo India programme in three years. Reasons included poor performance and doping violations. Over 23000 athletes are currently supported. The government is strengthening anti-doping measures, involving agencies like CBI. India has a high positivity rate for banned substances.
