The Bihar government raised the annual sports budget to ₹568 crore for 2025–26 from ₹480 crore, allocating ₹373 crore for infrastructure and ₹195 crore for development

Held during the Krishna Janmashtami fair in Bangaon since 2021, the Natkhat Khel Mahotsav attracts over 6,000 rural players—women's kabaddi being a highlight

Recognized last month, Begusarai is being developed into a key football training hub to nurture future football champions .

The Patna Pirates, led by Ankit Jaglan and coached by Anup Kumar, secured three consecutive Pro Kabaddi League titles from 2016 to 2017

From Jamui, Md Zabir Ansari is a national/international medalist who in February 2025 launched free karate admissions for girls in Bihar

This inaugural tournament across multiple age groups U‑11 to U‑19 will run from June 19 to 22 at Patna’s indoor stadium under Padma Shri Sharad Kamal’s mentorship

From Jamui district, Shailesh cleared 1.82 m in men’s T63 high jump at the 2022 Asian Para Games and qualified for Paris 2024

From Bhagalpur, she helped the Indian team win the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi (Jan 2025)

Over 8,500 youth participated in 19 sports across multiple districts.

Hailing from Madhubani, he topped the global rankings in men's 100 m butterfly (S5) and 50 m breaststroke (SB4) as of February 2024

From March 20–25, over 20 nations competed in the Sepak Takraw World Cup in Patna

Khushi clocked 9:52.10 in the steeplechase to secure Bihar’s second athletics gold

Alka Singh claimed shot-put gold with a throw of 14.73 m on the opening day of the athletics meet

Bihar’s girls’ team, nurtured through the “Asmita League” initiative, triumphed 22–0 over Odisha in the debut rugby event

The 7th KIYG took place from May 4–15 across Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur & Begusarai

He coached several international champions, including P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

Antim Panghal, a rising wrestling star from Hisar, Haryana, clinched gold at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar hails from UP and won Khel Ratna. He is an Olympic medalist and national icon. His achievements brought wrestling into focus in India.

Haryana's first Women's Cricket Academy was launched in Rohtak to promote female cricketing talent.

Anish Bhanwala clinched gold in 25m rapid fire pistol, bringing laurels to Haryana in Shooting World Cup 2025.

Meerut manufactures sports goods like bats, balls, and gym equipment, widely used in India and abroad.

Under this scheme, private and public schools can apply to start sports nurseries with financial assistance, coaching, and equipment for sports like wrestling, boxing, athletics, and hockey.