Karnataka has announced a “Target-Olympic Medal” scheme to support 60 athletes with financial incentives for the 2028 Olympics. The state allocated ₹6 crore in the FY26 budget for this initiative.

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• 60 sportspersons to be selected for Olympic preparation.
• Each athlete to receive ₹10 lakh per year for three years.
• ₹6 crore total allocated for the scheme in FY26 budget.
• District stadium to be built in Adinarayana Hosahalli, Bengaluru Rural.
• Velodrome for cycling to be constructed at ₹5 crore.
• ₹6 crore allocated for district stadiums in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi.
• 12 taluk stadiums planned at ₹2 crore each.
• ₹12 crore allocated for taluk stadiums in the current year.