New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) When Aarti Pal began working with cricketers at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), she was not trying to turn them into Yogasana athletes. Instead, she wanted to understand how yoga could help improve performance in a sport that demands explosive movement, technical precision, and mental resilience.What she discovered only reinforced a belief she has carried throughout her journey as an athlete, researcher, and educator: yoga belongs far beyond the confines o…
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New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has placed the proposed amendments to India’s anti-doping legal framework in the public domain for consultation, seeking to introduce criminal penalties for organised doping activities while protecting athletes from criminal prosecution for standard anti-doping violations.The proposed amendments are aimed at tackling the wider ecosystem that enables doping in sport, including traffickers, illegal suppliers, organised syndicates,…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The 74th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw enthusiastic participation of 50,000 individuals at 5000 locations across the country. The cycling drive was organized in association with Goods & Services Tax (GST) and Customs Departments of the Government of India. A plethora of recreational activities were also parallelly organized along with the cycling initiative like Yoga, rope skipping and Zumba.In New Delhi, the event was conducted at the iconic Jawaharl…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2026 scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders and strengthening the support system for Indian athletes preparing for CWG 2026.Senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, representatives from the Indian Olympic As…
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…
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…