New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The 4th edition of the India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) 2026 opened on Tuesday with a strong focus on transforming India into a global hub for sports goods manufacturing, exports, and trade.Addressing exhibitors, international buyers, and stakeholders, Secretary (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hari Ranjan Rao, stated, “This is a golden period in the growth trajectory of India’s sports goods industry.”Outlining an ambitious national vision, Rao hig…
Latest Hari Ranjan Rao News & Updates
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday chaired a high level ministerial meeting with New Zealand sports delegation to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two countries.The year 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, tracing back to the historic 1926 Indian Army hockey tour to New Zealand, one of the earliest major sportin…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The national capital is set to witness a vibrant celebration of health, sport, and community spirit as the second edition of the Fit India Carnival begins at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi this Sunday, commemorating the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026.Set to be organised for three days – March 8, 9, and 10 – the 2nd edition of the carnival will be inaugurated on Sunday, after completion of the 64th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Major Dh…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) headquarters to review India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4. Senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, SAI, and other stakeholders briefed Dr. Mandaviya on the country’s readiness ahead of the event, ensuring that ath…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The fourth meeting of the National Compliance Platform (NCP), which focused on emerging doping challenges in sports, was held on Monday under the leadership of the Secretary (Sports) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Sports), conducted a comprehensive review of anti-doping measures undertaken by various stakeholders and discussed ways to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination to prevent doping and promote clean and fair sports a…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport will extend full support to sports science initiatives in every possible way, but it is important that we invest wisely and use sports science with precision to deliver results, informed Secretary (Sports) and Director General, SAI, Hari Ranjan Rao in New Delhi. He was speaking on the opening day of a four-day Sports Science Workshop for Sports Authority of India (SAI) coaches in precision sports (archery and shooting), which got u…