New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In a powerful tribute to India’s annadata, the 72nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle transformed into a nationwide celebration of fitness, sustainability and grassroots participation as farmers, agricultural stakeholders and citizens came together across the country for the special “Annadata Fitness Ride”, inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. At the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex in New Delhi, the morning unfo…
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New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday accepted the Athletics Integrity Unit’s (AIU) decision to place India in Category A under Rule 15 of World Athletics’ Anti-Doping Rules. The federation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting clean sport in the country.In an official statement, AFI pointed out that doping is a serious threat to the growth and credibility of athletics in India. It emphasised its ongoing efforts to address this issue in partnership with a…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Asian Games silver medallist decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar has criticised the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for a reported delay in announcing the National Sports Awards, calling it a “sign of disrespect” and “demotivating to athletes and coaches.” The ministry invited applications for the National Sports Awards, viz. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards, Arjuna Award, Arjuna Award (Lifetime), Dronacharya Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (RKPP) for t…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday that a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is not defined by economic figures alone, but by the strength of its institutions and the depth of engagement from its young leaders. Addressing the ‘My Bharat Budget Fest 2026’ at the Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), an initiative organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Speaking to a gathering of participants, Speaker Gupta emphasised that the Union Budget…
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…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games Association (India) on Friday welcomed the visit of a high-level delegation from Commonwealth Sport (CS), led by its President Dr Donald Rukare, along with CEO Katie Sadleir and Director of Games & Assurance Darren Hall, as part of ongoing engagements around the preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad. Commonwealth Sport delegations were very impressed with the “scale of planning, quality of venues, and the strong…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Delhi High Court not to grant a stay on its recognition as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball in India.The development comes after a Division Bench of the High Court took up a Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) filed by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), which has challenged an earlier order dated February 2, 2026. In that order, a Single Judge had dismissed AIPA’s ple…
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 …
Ambikapur, April 4 (IANS) The saying ‘talent needs no introduction’ found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka’s Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals—it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India of which one-third live in Karnataka.Out of the nine wrestlers representing Karnataka at KIT…
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…