New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In his latest episode of the popular monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the inspiring performance of two young Indian athletes who have captured the nation’s attention with their extraordinary achievements in sprinting.Addressing the audience on Sunday, the Prime Minister spoke enthusiastically about the thrilling developments in the men’s 100-metre race, where the national record was broken three times within just two da…
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Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Asian Games medallist and athlete Harmilan Bains believes Indian sports are improving quickly but pointed out that opportunities and rewards aren’t equal for all athletes, even with the growing support in the country. The Indian middle-distance runner, who has won one gold and two silver medals at the Asian Games, reflected on her journey in sports and the challenges athletes face outside of competition.Harmilan acknowledged that while sports can offer career opportunit…
Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning all-rounder Kapil Dev paid a courtesy visit to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at his residence in Bhopal on Monday evening.During the meeting, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav apprised Kapil Dev of the sports landscape in Madhya Pradesh and the steps being taken by the state government to promote various sports, including cricket.“Madhya Pradesh is working to create a strong ecosystem for all sports. We are developing i…
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) Gujarat observed World Athletics Day on Thursday by highlighting the growing participation of young athletes in the state through the ‘Khel Mahakumbh’ initiative, which saw 9,383 players compete in the state-level athletics competition held in Nadiad earlier this year.World Athletics Day is celebrated annually on May 7 with the aim of promoting fitness, discipline and awareness about sports among young people.The theme for this year’s World Athletics Day is ‘Sport: Buil…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on Wednesday to support a grassroots sports programme aimed at turning the area, once affected by Maoist violence, into a lively sports hub. He expressed happiness about the development of playgrounds under the Maidan Cup programme.After landing at Jagdalpur airport, Tendulkar travelled to Chhindwar village. There, he participated in an event linked to the Maidan Cup initiative, which pr…
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 3 (IANS) Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold, along with 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, as the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 concluded in Raipur on Friday.Odisha finished second with 21 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze medals. Odisha were the only contingent to cross a half century of medals, finishing with 57 medals. Jharkhand were third with 16 gold, 8 silver, and 11 bronze.Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the m…
Raipur, April 3 (IANS) The maiden, inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, hosted by Chhattisgarh, concluded on Friday on a high note with Karnataka emerging as the overall champion. The multi-sport event, aimed at unearthing hidden talent from tribal and remote areas of the country, witnessed enthusiastic participation and several outstanding performances.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, while congratulating the participating athletes, made a significant announcement to boost sports in the…
Raipur, April 2 (IANS) Chhattisgarh women’s football team continued their solid run in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, aided by the individual brilliance of their captain Kiran Pisda, by defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final on their way to securing a gold medal in Raipur on Thursday.The hosts also added the men’s 4x400m relay silver and men’s 1500m bronze to their overall tally on the penultimate day of track & field competitions in Jagdalpur. Further, Jharkhand’s…
Raipur, March 25 (IANS) As the inaugural edition of Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) kicked off in Chhattisgarh, the Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey hailed it as an “excellent platform” for inspiring athletes from the tribal community. The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games, being held from March 25-April 6, commenced in 3 cities of Chhattisgarh – Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja on Wednesday. The Games will be held in seven medal sports – athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, …
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games 2027 in Malta will be held on October 29, followed by a six-day sporting schedule from October 30 to November 4. Malta is set to welcome around 1,200 athletes aged between 14 and 18, representing 74 nations and territories from across the Commonwealth.The Games programme will feature eight disciplines: swimming and para swimming, athletics and para athletics, netball, sailing, squash, triathlon, water polo, and weigh…