Role of Income Growth in the Sports Performance in International Games: An insight from India

Abstract

This research delves into the complex correlation between income growth and athletic achievement within the framework of India's involvement in international competitions. With a focus on global competitions such as the Asian Games, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics starting in 2000, this study examines the relationship between India's athletes' success on the international scene and the country's economic prosperity as indicated by income growth indicators. The goal of the study is to identify patterns and trends that clarify the influence of economic factors on sports success by analysing GDP values and medal counts over time. The results have implications for researchers, policymakers, and sports organisations who want to comprehend the complex relationships between a country's ability to compete in international sports and its level of economic development.