The government has busted an organisation operating under the name Youth Khelo India Federation and is claiming affiliation with the government and the Indian Olympic Association. The organisation is requesting an entry fee of 825 US dollars from each athlete for participating in the International Games 2026 Thailand. In a social media post, the Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau said that the organisation is neither recognised nor affiliated with the with government or its associated bodies.

It added that the Sports Authority of India does not authorise any private entity to collect participation fees from athletes for international events in this manner. Citizens have been urged to report any suspicious mail, news, video, or image related to the Central Government, at 91-8799711259 on WhatsApp or through email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.