The Ministry of Sports and Youth Welfare is a Ministry of the Government of Maharashtra.
The Ministry is headed by a cabinet level Minister. Sunetra Ajit Pawar is given charge as the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Government of Maharashtra in 31 January 2026.
The Ministry looks after sports and games and supports in organising and conduct of sporting activities in the state. It also presents annual Shiv Chhatrapati State Sports Awards to the best sportspersons in various disciplines.