The Union Territory of Ladakh has strengthened its sporting ecosystem after approving the Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 by the Lieutenant Governor.
The official notification was issued by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, which was later published in the Ladakh Gazette.
Under this policy, talents from the grassroots levels will be nurtured to perform at an elite level. The Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 emphasizes physical literacy, inclusivity, competitive excellence and equal focus on para-sportspersons.
It is designed to provide a structured roadmap and is coordinated by Government departments, sports bodies, educational institutions, and private stakeholdersto transform sports into a professionally managed ecosystem.
The Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 envisions cultivating a strong, vibrant sports culture, starting at the school level. Guided by the principles of “Scout, Facilitate and Recognize,” the policy aims to encourage mass participation while fostering high-performance sports over the next decade.
The policy also focuses on recognizing and rewarding excellence.
International-level medallists will receive: Rs 100 lakh (Gold), Rs 75 lakh (Silver) and Rs 50 lakh (Bronze) at the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Rs 50 lakh, Rs 30 lakh, and Rs 25 lakh at the Asian Games and Rs 25 lakh, Rs 15 lakh, and Rs 10 lakh at the Commonwealth Games.
At the national level, National Games winners get Rs 3 lakh, Rs 2 lakh, and Rs 1 lakh, while medallists in recognized National Championships, Khelo India Games and All India Inter-University tournaments receive cash awards scaled across senior, junior, and sub-junior categories.
Para-sportspersons are eligible for equivalent awards, and student athletes securing top positions will receive scholarships, with special support for female athletes.
One of the key aspects of this policy is infrastructure development. Ladakh plans to create world-class sporting facilities, while upgrading existing venues to international standards.
A dedicated committee under the Department of Youth Services and Sports will ensure quality, modernization, and optimal utilization of infrastructure.
Under the policy, the Department of Youth Services and Sports will classify sports disciplines into Olympic and Non-Olympic categories.
Olympic disciplines include Ice Hockey, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Hockey, Wrestling, Handball, Table Tennis, Boxing, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Judo, Weightlifting, Kayaking & Canoeing, Skiing, Fencing, Rugby, Cycling, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Swimming, Tennis, Rowing, Triathlon, Equestrian, Yachting, Ice Skating, Curling, and Para Sports. Non-Olympic disciplines include Mountaineering, Traditional Archery, Ice Climbing, Cricket, Baseball, Billiards & Snooker, Chess, Golf, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Power Lifting, Roller Skating, Softball, Wushu, Yoga, Karate, Netball, Pencak, Polo and Squash.