Sports and games questions come up regularly in the General Knowledge section of the AISSEE (Sainik School) Class VI paper. This study guide covers the most important sports news, schemes, awards and rules of 2026 in short, easy-to-revise points.
1. Major National Sports Schemes & Initiatives in India
Revamped Khelo India Scheme & ANSF Funding
The Union Cabinet approved an expanded outlay of ₹36,441 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31 to build a robust sports ecosystem.
To strengthen sports at the school level, Khelo India Feeder Schools (KIFS) and Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas (KIUV) have been introduced for early talent identification.
The National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) was established to standardise coaching qualifications and raise professional standards across the country.
Inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games
India's first national multi-sport event for tribal athletes was hosted in Chhattisgarh across Raipur, Jagdalpur and Surguja.
It featured 7 medal sports (Athletics, Football, Hockey, Weightlifting, Archery, Swimming and Wrestling) along with demonstration events of the traditional Indian sports Mallakhamb and Kabaddi.
Official Mascot: Morveer (from the Chhattisgarhi words 'Mor' meaning 'our own' and 'Veer' meaning 'bravery').
ASMITA Initiative for Women in Sports
ASMITA stands for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action.
It is organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in partnership with My Bharat, focusing on Athletics (100 m, 200 m and 400 m races) across Under-13, 13–18 and 18+ age categories.
2. Major International Sporting Events & Global Policies
23rd Commonwealth Games (Glasgow 2026)
The 23rd Commonwealth Games are being hosted in Glasgow, Scotland (succeeding Birmingham 2022).
The event features a streamlined roster of 10 sports: Athletics & Para-Athletics, Boxing, Swimming & Para-Swimming, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling & Para-Track Cycling, Netball, Weightlifting & Para-Powerlifting, Judo, 3×3 Basketball & 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball, and Lawn Bowls & Para-Lawn Bowls.
9 sports were dropped from the 2026 roster: Badminton, Cricket, Hockey, Squash, Table Tennis, Wrestling, Triathlon, Beach Volleyball and Rugby Sevens.
The Ashes Test Series
The oldest bilateral Test cricket series, played biennially between England and Australia.
The term originated after Australia defeated England at The Oval in London in 1882, marking Australia's first Test victory on English soil.
IOC Eligibility Policy for the 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced a policy restricting participation in women's events to biological females verified by the SRY gene test to preserve competitive fairness.
India–Japan "SPORT-75" Partnership
As part of the 75th anniversary of India–Japan diplomatic relations, an India–Japan Friendship Cricket Match was scheduled at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
It features an Ekiden (a traditional Japanese team relay running event) in Delhi NCR.
3. Recent Award Winners & Notable Indian Achievements
Archery World Cup Final Gold
Dhiraj Bommadevara scripted history by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the Archery World Cup Final in Mexico, defeating Japan's Nakanishi Junya.
Dola Banerjee (2007) is the only other Indian archer to win World Cup Final gold, while Jayanta Talukdar won a bronze medal in 2010.
World Junior Squash Championship
18-year-old Anahat Singh became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship title, beating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem without dropping a single game and breaking Egypt's 16-year monopoly in the event.
Taipei Open Badminton Title
17-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma won the BWF Super 300 Taipei Open, becoming the youngest champion in tournament history.
She joined Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag as the fourth Indian woman to win a BWF Super 300 title.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024
Awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with a statuette, certificate and cash prize of ₹15 lakh:
Lifetime Achievement: Shiv Prasad Chamoli
Land Adventure: Baljeet Kaur and Skalzang Rigzin
Water Adventure: Rimo Saha
4. Sports Governance & Anti-Doping Regulations in India
National Anti-Doping Framework (NADA & NDTL)
India brought into force the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and Amendment Act, 2025 in July 2026, creating a statutory framework aligned with UNESCO and WADA standards.
NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency): India's apex statutory authority responsible for sample collection, testing and enforcing anti-doping rules.
NDTL (National Dope Testing Laboratory): India's only WADA-accredited dope testing laboratory.
Appeals: Specified international bodies (such as WADA, IOC, IPC and international federations) can appeal decisions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland.
National Sports Board (NSB) & Tribunal (NST)
Under the National Sports Governance Act 2025, the National Sports Board (NSB) acts as the central regulatory authority to grant recognition to National Sports Bodies.
The National Sports Tribunal (NST) functions as a dedicated adjudicatory body for fast and affordable resolution of sports disputes.
India's Dual-Track Sports Policy on Pakistan
The formalised policy mandates a complete freeze on bilateral sports (no Indian teams play in Pakistan, nor Pakistani teams in India).
Full participation is allowed in multilateral/international events hosted in India or abroad.
Online Gaming Rules 2026 & E-Sports
The framework established the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) in Delhi.
Under statutory rules, online money games are strictly ineligible for registration as e-sports.
5. Quick Revision Summary Table
Event / Topic | Key Highlight / Winner / Details |
|---|---|
CWG 2026 Host | Glasgow, Scotland (10 sports included, 9 dropped) |
Men's Recurve Archery Gold | Dhiraj Bommadevara (Mexico World Cup Final) |
World Junior Squash Champion | Anahat Singh (First Indian champion) |
Youngest Taipei Open Winner | Tanvi Sharma (17-year-old Indian shuttler) |
Khelo India Tribal Games Mascot | Morveer (Held in Chhattisgarh) |
Tenzing Norgay Lifetime Award | Shiv Prasad Chamoli |
India's Dope Testing Lab | National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) |
Online Gaming Authority | Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI), Delhi |
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