Gujarat on Track to Become India’s Top Sports State

Gujarat is taking big steps to become the best state in sports. It has its own well-planned sports policy that focuses on building talent and giving athletes the best support.

Modern and Hi-Tech Sports Ecosystem

The state has created an advanced and high-tech sports environment. From training centers to stadiums, Gujarat is making sure athletes have the best infrastructure to train and perform.

World-Class Sports Facilities in Gujarat

Gujarat has built state-of-the-art sports complexes. The Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad offers Olympic-level facilities for all kinds of sports.

Hosting National and International Events

Gujarat has hosted the National Games and several other national and international tournaments, showing its readiness to manage big sports events.

Special Centers for Para and Olympic Athletes

The state has also set up High Performance Centers for Olympic athletes and Para High Performance Centers for differently-abled sports persons.

PM Modi's Vision Started With Khel Mahakumbh

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he started Khel Mahakumbh, a grassroots sports talent hunt. Today, Gujarat’s athletes are shining in global competitions, including the Olympic Games.

Gujarat Delegation Visits London for Sports Collaboration

On June 7, 2025, a Gujarat delegation led by Sports Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, including Shri Ashwini Kumar IAS (Principal Secretary), Shri M. Thennarasan IAS (Principal Secretary), and Shri Banchanidhi Pani IAS (AMC Commissioner), visited London to build international partnerships.

They met Ms. Catherine West, UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, and discussed collaborations in sports, health, and infrastructure. She was also invited to visit Gujarat.

Talks With Loughborough University for Sports Education

The team held discussions with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
They talked about:

• Sports curriculum development
• Faculty and student exchange
• Training coaches
• Sports event management
• Creating strategies for top performance in key sports

The university was also invited to open a city campus in Ahmedabad.

Studying Best Sports Infrastructure in the UK

The delegation visited O2 Arena and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to learn about:

• Multi-use sports infrastructure
• Live music and event economy
• Sustainability in stadium design