stdClass Object ( [id] => 15482 [paper_index] => 202503-01-020805 [title] => FROM PARTICIPATION TO PODIUMS: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF INDIA'S OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE [description] => [author] => Vrushika Soni, Prof. Garima Gunawat [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => March [volume] => 11 [issue] => 3 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/April/202503-01-020805.pdf [abstract] => This study explores India’s performance in the Olympics, analyzing the socio-cultural, economic, infrastructural, and policy-related factors that influence the country’s outcomes on the global sports stage. Despite India’s vast population and growing economy, its Olympic achievements remain modest. By investigating historical trends, governance frameworks, gender disparities, and the role of sports science, this research aims to uncover systemic barriers that hinder India’s progress. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates qualitative interviews with sports stakeholders and quantitative analyses of performance data from 1980 to 2024. It also critically evaluates initiatives such as Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, highlighting their successes and limitations. The findings reveal that economic disparities, gender biases, and infrastructural deficiencies significantly impact athletic development and participation. Furthermore, the limited adoption of advanced sports science and technology constrains performance optimization. Drawing comparisons with successful Olympic nations, the paper underscores the need for governance reforms, equitable resource allocation, and cultural shifts to foster a robust sports ecosystem. By addressing these multifaceted challenges, India can transition from sporadic successes to sustained excellence on the global stage. This study offers actionable strategies to enhance competitiveness, inspire systemic reforms, and elevate India’s stature in international sports. [keywords] => [doj] => 2025-04-03 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 125 [journal_id] => 1 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) [short_code] => IJMR [eissn] => 2455-3662 (Online) [pissn] => - -- [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/11.IJMR.png ) Error fetching PDF file.