Indian Oil launches 300 sports scholarships worth ₹61 crore
Athletes to receive assistance for up to 3 years under the Aspirers Sports Scholarship Scheme 2026
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 12:29 pm · Updated 12:39 pm · 1 min read
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Indian Oil Corporation has launched the 'Aspirers Sports Scholarship Scheme 2026' for 300 eligible athletes. According to a report by Sportstar, an amount exceeding ₹61 crore will be allocated under this scheme for the next 3 years. The primary objective of this scholarship is to assist athletes in participating in national and international competitions as well as in receiving training.
A total of 25 sporting disciplines have been included under this scheme, including sports such as cricket, football, boxing, hockey, tennis, badminton, athletics, shooting, and chess. 150 slots each have been allocated for male and female athletes. Furthermore, the athletes have been divided into three categories: 80 scholarships for sub-junior, 150 for junior, and 70 for senior.
Regarding the allocation by sport, athletics, boxing, and shooting have the highest number of 20 spots each. This is followed by archery, cricket, hockey, and wrestling with 18 slots each. This scholarship will only be available for sports that are recognised in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The last date to apply is November 25, 2026, and candidates under the age of 25 can apply by that date. Eligibility for the scholarship will vary based on national representation, ranking, or performance in recognised tournaments, as well as according to the category of team or individual sports.
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