Brahmins, the priestly caste, have traditionally held positions of power and influence in Indian society, including in the administration and management of sports.

Casteism refers to the discrimination and prejudice based on caste, which is a social stratification system unique to India.

The Chamar vs. Board of Control for Cricket in India case, filed in 1983, alleged that the Board discriminated against Dalit players by denying them opportunities to represent the national cricket team.

In 1995, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India was guilty of discrimination against Dalit players and ordered the Board to pay compensation to the plaintiffs.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is responsible for promoting sports and preventing discrimination in sports in India.

The Inclusive Sports Policy, adopted in 2011, aims to promote inclusivity and prevent discrimination in sports based on caste, gender, religion, or disability.

Karnataka is the first state in India to implement the Inclusive Sports Policy, which includes provisions for reservation of sports quotas for marginalized communities.

The National Sports Talent Search Scheme is a program launched by the Sports Authority of India to identify and train talented athletes from marginalized communities, including Dalits and Adivasis.

Devendra Jhajharia, a Dalit athlete from Rajasthan, became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in 2004.

Manjit Singh, a Dalit athlete from Punjab, won a silver medal in the men's 1500m race at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Milind Kamble, a Dalit cricketer from Maharashtra, was denied a place in the Indian cricket team despite his outstanding performance in domestic cricket, allegedly due to caste discrimination.

Manvir Singh, a Dalit footballer from Punjab, became the first Indian to play in the English Premier League when he signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2019.

Vikas Krishan Yadav, a Dalit boxer from Haryana, won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the welterweight category.

Ravi Dahiya, a Dalit wrestler from Haryana, won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 57kg freestyle category.

Anup Kumar, a Dalit kabaddi player from Haryana, was the captain of the Indian team that won the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.