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AIFF's government funding slashed by half as Sports Ministry awards massive hike to yoga
Published on: Aug. 21, 2025, 12:33 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
Football has been among the biggest losers in Indian sport when it comes to receiving government funding, its allocation coming down to Rs 8.78 crore from Rs 15 crore in 2022-23 and Rs 30 crore in 2019-20. Yoga, on the other hand, has received a hike of nearly 400 per cent from the sports ministry.
