Sambhav Jain Backs National Sports Policy 2025 as a Game-Changer for Indian Sports and Kabaddi’s Global Ambitions

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India has always been upfront in terms of sports and physical activities. From bustling school playgrounds to local fields in small towns, the passion for sport runs deep. But for decades, what's been missing is structure - a plan to nurture that talent consistently, across all levels. That's what the National Sports Policy 2025 is trying to change.

With its long-term vision of seeing India break into the world's top 10 sporting nations by the 2036 Olympics, the policy is bold but much needed. It focuses on everything from school-level engagement and district-level talent scouting to better coaching, governance, and use of sports technology.

Perhaps most importantly, it's trying to get everyone - from different ministries to the private sector - working together to build a real sporting ecosystem.

Sambhav Jain Founder of SJ Uplift Kabaddi and UPKL, has been working on developing kabaddi and giving it a more professional and global outlook, this policy feels like a step in the right direction.

"The National Sports Policy 2025 shows India's dedication uplift sports. I really like the long-term focus and how it brings different departments together to support athletes. For a sport like kabaddi, which is growing fast, this kind of structured support can make a huge difference. It also helps open doors internationally, which is important for our goal of seeing kabaddi on the Olympic stage one day."

Kabaddi has already come a long way - it's on TV, it has international exposure, and young players across the country dream of making it big. But what it needs now is backing at the system level: regular scouting, access to coaching, and visibility beyond just one tournament or league.

The policy also brings a refreshing openness - like the inclusion of OCI athletes, which could boost India's competitiveness, and a push for long-term athlete development instead of short-term fixes. It talks about using data, sports science, and private collaboration to make things work smarter.

What stands out is that it isn't only about medals - it's about making sport part of Indian life, and giving every kid a fair shot, whether they're in Mumbai or a village in Haryana.

If this policy is implemented the way it's visioned, it could change the way India nurtures its athletes - and traditional sports like kabaddi could finally get the ecosystem they deserve to reach the world stage.