Itanagar, April 13 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Monday that since the launch of the ‘Khelo India’ initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017-18, sports development across the country has gained remarkable momentum. Felicitating the state contingent that participated in the ‘First Khelo India Tribal Games 2026’ held in Raipur from March 25 to April 3, the Chief Minister noted that Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed substantial growth in sports infrastructure an…
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Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday welcomed the increased participation of women in sports, hoping that the MP Khel Mahakumbh organised here will further strengthen the sporting culture in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.Addressing the sportspersons, Rajnath Singh said, “Lucknow has always been known for its rich sporting culture. It is with the very objective of further developing this sporting culture here that the MP Khel Mahakumbh has been initiated.”“My…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade on Wednesday inaugurated the Indian Football League, organised by Rajasthan United Football Club, at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here.Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasised that sports play a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.He highlighted the importance of initiatives like Khelo India in promoting sports culture across the country.Extending his best wishes to the participating players, Bagade enco…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views that ongoing support for tribal athletes via initiatives such as the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a “global sports superpower”. Highlighting the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games, Mandaviya echoed the President’s view that nurturing tribal talent is a critical step toward India achieving international sports domin…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s lacrosse teams for their gold medal wins at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh. He encouraged them to keep working hard and aspire to make history by qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He highlighted to the athletes that determination, exposure, and consistent effort are crucial for the development of emerging sports like lacrosse. “Lacro…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association president, P.T. Usha, on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by her son Ujjwal. She expressed gratitude for the leader’s blessings, guidance, and constant inspiration in a meeting she described as one that will remain close to her heart.”It was a warm and memorable moment meeting Hon’ble PM Shri. @narendramodi ji today, accompanied by my son Ujjwal. Deeply grateful for his blessings, constant inspiration, invaluable …
Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) Trigger Tacticians clinched the inaugural Shooting League of Karnataka title after an 8–4 victory over Bengaluru Brigade. Under the auspices of the Shooting League of India (SLI), Trigger Tacticians emerged as undefeated champions. They showcased strong group-stage performance, advanced to the knockouts, and secured a victory in the final against Bengaluru Brigade.The league features a structured team format that includes two 10m Air Rifle shooters, two 10m Air Pistol…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced in New Delhi on Monday.“There can’t be a better opportunity to integrate our young women across the …
Agartala, Feb 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has urged students and youths to actively take up sports alongside their studies, saying that the state government is giving top priority to the development of sports infrastructure to improve the overall quality of sports in the state. “The state government has taken several new initiatives to strengthen the sports ecosystem in Tripura. Among these, the highest priority has been accorded to the development of modern sports infrastructure…
Patiala, Feb 6 (IANS) International experts and academicians participating in the two-day international conference titled “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development” here at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on Friday unequivocally emphasised the need for India to develop quality coaches to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of being among the top-5 sporting nations in the world by 2047.Talking about the initiative, Union Minister of …