Overview
- Shooters Samrat Rana and Suruchi Inder Singh, distance runner Gulveer Singh, para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat, boxer Jaismine Lamboria, and the badminton duo Tanisha Crasto–Dhruv Kapila are promoted to the Core list.
- Rifle 3-position shooter Niraj Kumar re-enters the Core after an Asian Championships silver and consistent performances.
- HS Prannoy, Divyansh Singh Panwar, and Deepak Punia are removed for not meeting performance parameters, with the Core remaining 56-strong.
- The Developmental group grows with 22 boxers, including 14 women, and 13 shooters added to build bench depth for future Games.
- Core athletes receive Rs 50,000 per month plus $25 per day overseas, while Developmental athletes get Rs 25,000 monthly with the same overseas daily allowance.