The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal agency of the Government of India for the development and promotion of sports in the country.

Haryana has been a powerhouse of sports in India, producing a large number of athletes who have excelled at the national and international levels.

Cricket is the most popular sport in India, with a large fan base and a significant impact on the country's sporting culture.

Abhinav Bindra is the only Indian athlete to have won an individual Olympic gold medal, which he achieved in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Leander Paes is the most successful Indian athlete at the Commonwealth Games, having won a total of 18 medals, including 8 gold medals.

Milkha Singh is the most successful Indian athlete at the Asian Games, having won a total of 7 medals, including 4 gold medals.

Viswanathan Anand is the most successful Indian athlete at the World Championships, having won a total of 6 medals, including 5 gold medals.

Devendra Jhajharia is the most successful Indian athlete at the Paralympic Games, having won a total of 3 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Manu Bhaker is the most successful Indian athlete at the Youth Olympic Games, having won a total of 3 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Hima Das is the most successful Indian athlete at the Asian Youth Games, having won a total of 3 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Lakshya Sen is the most successful Indian athlete at the Commonwealth Youth Games, having won a total of 3 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Leander Paes is the most successful Indian athlete at the South Asian Games, having won a total of 18 medals, including 8 gold medals.

Milkha Singh is the most successful Indian athlete at the Afro-Asian Games, having won a total of 4 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Viswanathan Anand is the most successful Indian athlete at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, having won a total of 3 medals, including 2 gold medals.