Every sport India plays.
From the akharas of Haryana to chess capitals of Tamil Nadu — explore 75+ disciplines, their governing bodies, top players and leagues.
Team Sports18
Cricket
India's most-followed sport with a billion-strong fanbase.
Football
Fastest-growing team sport, anchored by the ISL and I-League.
Field Hockey
National sport with 8 Olympic golds — a heritage of dominance.
Basketball
Basketball is played and developed across India under the BFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Volleyball
Volleyball is played and developed across India under the VFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Baseball
Baseball is played and developed across India under the ASBI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Softball
Softball is played and developed across India under the SAI Softball, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Rugby
Rugby is played and developed across India under the Rugby India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Handball
Handball is played and developed across India under the HAI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Netball
Netball is played and developed across India under the Netball Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Water Polo
Water Polo is played and developed across India under the SFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Kabaddi
Homegrown contact sport made global by the Pro Kabaddi League.
Kho-Kho
Kho-Kho is played and developed across India under the KKFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee is played and developed across India under the UPAI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is played and developed across India under the Indian Lacrosse Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Futsal
Futsal is played and developed across India under the AIFF Futsal, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Sepak Takraw
Sepak Takraw is played and developed across India under the STFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Polo
Polo is played and developed across India under the Indian Polo Association, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Racquet Sports8
Tennis
Doubles powerhouse with multiple Grand Slam titles.
Badminton
India is a top-5 nation, led by world and Olympic medallists.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is played and developed across India under the TTFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Squash
Squash is played and developed across India under the SRFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Pickleball
Pickleball is played and developed across India under the AIPA, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Padel
Padel is played and developed across India under the Indian Padel Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Racquetball
Racquetball is played and developed across India under the Indian Racquetball Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Beach Tennis
Beach Tennis is played and developed across India under the All India Beach Tennis Association, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Combat Sports13
Wrestling
Akharas of Haryana and Punjab feed India's Olympic medal hopes.
Boxing
Olympic medals from Mary Kom, Vijender Singh, Lovlina Borgohain.
Judo
Judo is played and developed across India under the Judo Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Karate
Karate is played and developed across India under the Karate Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is played and developed across India under the Taekwondo Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is played and developed across India under the WAKO India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is played and developed across India under the IMTA, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts is played and developed across India under the MMA India Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Sambo
Sambo is played and developed across India under the Sambo Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Fencing
Fencing is played and developed across India under the Fencing Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Kendo
Kendo is played and developed across India under the All India Kendo Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Wushu
Wushu is played and developed across India under the Wushu Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Kushti
Kushti is played and developed across India under the Bharatiya Kushti Sangh, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Athletics & Running6
Athletics
Track & field — Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold reset expectations.
Marathon
Marathon is played and developed across India under the AFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Cross Country
Cross Country is played and developed across India under the AFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Race Walking
Race Walking is played and developed across India under the AFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Trail Running
Trail Running is played and developed across India under the ITRA India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Ultra Marathon
Ultra Marathon is played and developed across India under the Indian Ultra Runners Association, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Water Sports9
Swimming
Sajan Prakash became the first Indian to qualify by 'A' standard.
Diving
Diving is played and developed across India under the SFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Artistic Swimming
Artistic Swimming is played and developed across India under the SFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Rowing
Rowing is played and developed across India under the RFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Canoeing
Canoeing is played and developed across India under the ICKF India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Kayaking
Kayaking is played and developed across India under the ICKF India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Sailing
Sailing is played and developed across India under the YAI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Surfing
Surfing is played and developed across India under the Surfing Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is played and developed across India under the YAI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Outdoor1
Para1
Strength Sports5
Weightlifting
Mirabai Chanu's Tokyo silver inspired a new generation.
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is played and developed across India under the IPLF, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is played and developed across India under the IBBF, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Strongman
Strongman is played and developed across India under the Indian Strongman Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Arm Wrestling
Arm Wrestling is played and developed across India under the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Precision Sports9
Archery
World-cup regulars with junior teams sweeping podiums.
Shooting
India's most decorated Olympic discipline of the 21st century.
Darts
Darts is played and developed across India under the Darts Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Billiards
Billiards is played and developed across India under the BSFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Snooker
Snooker is played and developed across India under the BSFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Pool
Pool is played and developed across India under the BSFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Carrom
Carrom is played and developed across India under the All India Carrom Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Chess
India is the world's deepest pool of grandmasters under 20.
Bridge
Bridge is played and developed across India under the Bridge Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Gymnastics5
Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics is played and developed across India under the GFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics is played and developed across India under the GFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Trampoline
Trampoline is played and developed across India under the GFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Acrobatic Gymnastics
Acrobatic Gymnastics is played and developed across India under the GFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Mallakhamb
Mallakhamb is played and developed across India under the Mallakhamb Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Cycling5
Road Cycling
Road Cycling is played and developed across India under the CFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Track Cycling
Track Cycling is played and developed across India under the CFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is played and developed across India under the CFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
BMX Racing
BMX Racing is played and developed across India under the CFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Cyclocross
Cyclocross is played and developed across India under the CFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Winter Sports7
Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is played and developed across India under the IHAI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Figure Skating
Figure Skating is played and developed across India under the Ice Skating Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Speed Skating
Speed Skating is played and developed across India under the Ice Skating Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Curling
Curling is played and developed across India under the Curling Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Skiing
Skiing is played and developed across India under the Winter Games Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is played and developed across India under the Winter Games Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Biathlon
Biathlon is played and developed across India under the Winter Games Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Motor Sports7
Formula One
Formula One is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Formula E
Formula E is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
MotoGP
MotoGP is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Rally Racing
Rally Racing is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Karting
Karting is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Drag Racing
Drag Racing is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Motocross
Motocross is played and developed across India under the FMSCI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Adventure Sports5
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing is played and developed across India under the IMF, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Mountaineering
Mountaineering is played and developed across India under the IMF, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Paragliding
Paragliding is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Skydiving
Skydiving is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee Jumping is played and developed across India under the Adventure Tour Operators Association, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Equestrian Sports5
Dressage
Dressage is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Eventing
Eventing is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Show Jumping
Show Jumping is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Endurance Riding
Endurance Riding is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Tent Pegging
Tent Pegging is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Traditional Indian Sports4
Gilli-Danda
Gilli-Danda is played and developed across India under the State associations, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Lagori
Lagori is played and developed across India under the Amateur Lagori Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Vallam Kali
Vallam Kali is played and developed across India under the Kerala Vallamkali Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu is played and developed across India under the Indian Kalaripayattu Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Air Sports4
Aerobatics
Aerobatics is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Gliding
Gliding is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Microlight Flying
Microlight Flying is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Paramotoring
Paramotoring is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Emerging Sports5
Esports
Esports is played and developed across India under the ESFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Drone Racing
Drone Racing is played and developed across India under the Drone Racing League India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Teqball
Teqball is played and developed across India under the Teqball Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Footgolf
Footgolf is played and developed across India under the Footgolf Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
Disc Golf
Disc Golf is played and developed across India under the Disc Golf Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.