New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The 83rd edition of the Fit India Movement’s flagship ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on Sunday, with citizens, Armed Forces personnel, athletes and students participating in cycling events across the country to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.The nationwide campaign also marked the launch of the Fit India Volunteers Programme, an initiative aimed at engaging young people in sports management and fitness events while …
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New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on its historic win in the first-ever Test played at Lord’s and said the big win against a strong England side makes the achievement more special.The Sports Minister congratulated the team in a post on social media after the team scripted history with a memorable 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground.”History at Lord’s! “Con…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is set to inaugurate seven Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Healthcare projects across the nation from Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Sanathnagar, Telangana, it was announced on Sunday.These medical facilities, worth approximately Rs 668 crore, will cater to the healthcare needs of around 53 lakh beneficiaries across the country.The Minister on Tuesday will inaugurate the new Outpatient Department (OPD)…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced that Telangana will host the upcoming edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2026, with the eighth iteration of the Games expected to be held in November.Telangana will be the second Southern Indian state in three years to host Khelo India Youth Games. Tamil Nadu hosted the 2024 edition, while the last edition was hosted by Bihar in May 2025.“In keeping with Prime Minister Narendr…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday accorded a grand send-off to India’s contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 while unveiling the official ceremonial and competition kit that Team India will wear during the 23rd edition of the Games to be held at Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.The ceremony brought together athletes, coaches, support staff, dignitaries, and partners as Team India embarks on its journey to Scotland with hopes of another successful Commo…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government has categorically said that only those who have qualified and can deliver good performance will be cleared by the government for the upcoming Asian Games, said Minister of Youth and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, clarifying that major events, including the Asian and Commonwealth Games, are not “exposure tours”.The Minister’s categorical assertion came in response to a move for inclusion of the Indian football team in the Indian contingent for the Asian G…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were presented the Best Athlete Awards, male and female, respectively, at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards here on Saturday evening. Shahnavaz Khan and Pooja were named the Best Emerging Athletes at a glittering ceremony.Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya gave away the awards instituted by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). A galaxy of dignitaries, including World Athletics Vice President Adille…
Srinagar, April 25 (IANS) The Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports of States and Union Territories commenced in Srinagar on Saturday with focused deliberations on strengthening India’s sports ecosystem through coordinated action, systemic reforms, policy convergence, and grassroots executionAddressing the inaugural session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, set the tone for the deliberations by emphasising that India’s sporting ambit…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The first Employees’ State Insurance Corporation hospital in Kashmir was inaugurated at Ompora, Budgam, Srinagar, a 30‑bedded facility expected to directly benefit over 50,000 workers and their family members, an official statement said on Friday.The hospital was built at a cost of Rs 165 crores with provision for expansion up to 100 beds, and the inauguration marks a milestone expansion of worker welfare services in the region, the Ministry of Labour & Employm…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The importance of staying fit holistically was upheld in the greatest of ways during the 68th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle here at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex. Besides the regular 5km cycling ride, over 800 participants took part in myriad fitness zones, specially laid out across the complex, two days prior to World Health Day. Multiple activity zones featured badminton, table tennis, cricket, tug of war, yoga, skipping challenges, and …