Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Indian cue sport star Sourav Kothari retained the title in the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland, on Wednesday.One of the country’s top billiards players, Kothari, came up with a brilliant effort to dominate Advani, a multiple-time titlist in the final, winning the lopsided encounter with a score of 1133-477 in the three-hour final.Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, hailed Ko…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted on Tuesday that the female labour force participation rate in India has jumped from 23.3 per cent in 2017–18 to 40 per cent in 2025 — reflecting the increasing empowerment of women in the country.Addressing the ‘SwigStree: Celebrating Women on the Move,’ an event organised by food delivery startup Swiggy, the minister underlined that the equitable participation of women in the workforce is both a social imperative and an…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) celebrated a significant milestone by launching its 75th anniversary at a notable event attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with senior dignitaries and athletes. The event also helped to boost the momentum for the Shooting League of India (SLI), highlighting India’s ambitious plans for the future of shooting sports.During the celebrations, NRAI revealed its special 75-year comm…
Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with State Sports Ministers and leading sporting stalwarts, released the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir in Srinagar, on Sunday.The document outlines a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through cooperative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Geeta Phogat, India’s first woman wrestler to win a Commonwealth gold and to qualify for the Olympics, appeared happy as she joined 1000 women at Delhi’s Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. This event was part of a special Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, launched by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.”I wish I cycled more often, I really enjoyed myself today. I was thrilled to see so many young mothers with little children and even elderly women, cycling with me to…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, spoke at the opening of the Final Conference of WADA’s Global Anti-Doping Intelligence & Investigations Network (GAIIN), emphasising India’s dedication to fair play and international collaboration in the fight against doping. The minister emphasised the need for international collaboration, noting that “a global anti-doping intelligence and investigations network can significantly enhance cooperatio…
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated that the youth are the driving force determining the direction and future of the nation. Emphasising the government’s commitment, he said the “double engine” government is working with a clear vision to empower youth, urging them to strive to achieve their dreams while assuring full government support.Addressing participants via video conferencing during the My Bharat Budget Quest: Rajasthan Youth Dialogue at the Raj…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the medal winners of the World Archery Para Series here on Monday. India capped off a dominant campaign at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series, finishing first in the overall medal standings with 13 medals, seven gold, three silver and three bronze, including a clean sweep in all compound team events. “I congratulate the Indian contingent who have returned as winners from the World Archery Para Series. With 13 meda…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the government is actively working to promote motorsports and is pushing for the return of Formula 1 to India before 2027, after nearly 13 years. In an informal interaction with media here, Mandaviya said that preparations are underway for the return of Formula 1 to India, and the target is to host an F1 race before 2027.”Preparations are underway for the return of Formula One (F1) to India after a gap of nearly 13 years…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, today highlighted the importance of fitness in nation-building. He encouraged citizens to participate in the Fit India movement and embrace active lifestyles to help achieve a developed India. He also led the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Mandaviya said, “Sunday on Cycle, has become a nationwide movement. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi, the youth of the country h…