New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) International stars Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh were named Players of the Year, while former India captain Zafar Iqbal, a member of the 1980 Olympic gold medal-winning team, was honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award in the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards in New Delhi on Friday.The ceremony was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment, and Raksha Khadse, Minister of State fo…
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Raipur, March 25 (IANS) The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, which commenced on Wednesday across three cities in Chhattisgarh and will continue until April 3.Dr. Mandaviya stated that the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 marks a historic beginning for Chhattisgarh as a permanent host, with the Games set to be organised annually across regions, including Bastar, Sarguja, and Raipur. …
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) has been granted full membership of the International Boxing Association (IBA). The landmark decision was taken during the IBA Board Meeting held on February 6, 2026, and was formally communicated through an official letter issued from Lausanne, Switzerland, on February 9.Congratulating IABF on this achievement, IBA president Umar Kremlev addressed a letter to IABF chief Rakesh Mishra appreciating the federation’s commitment …
Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Ahmedabad’s growing stature as the ‘Sports City of India’ was highlighted during the district-level celebrations of the 77th Republic Day, with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi outlining the city’s expanding sports infrastructure and preparations to host major international sporting events.After unfurling the National Flag at the Makarba Police Ground, Sanghavi said Ahmedabad was steadily transforming into a national sports hub through sustained investments a…
Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Philip Green, High Commissioner (HC) of Australia to India, paid a courtesy visit to Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, with discussions focusing on sports infrastructure, Olympic preparedness, higher education and renewable energy cooperation. During the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted Gujarat’s readiness to leverage Australia’s experience in the sustainable, long-term use of Olympic infrastructure, including housing and sports facilities.Referring to prepara…
Pune, Jan 16 (IANS) The upcoming Pune Grand Tour 2026, the first UCI 2.2 Continental Cycling Road Race of the country, is a key event not only for Indian riders but also for Indian cycling, as both will benefit from this mega event, said Maxat Ayazabayev, Chief Coach of the national cycling team, on Friday.“It is extremely important for India to host more and more such races for the development of our riders. The Pune Grand Tour will give our riders valuable race experience of an international…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian shooting legend and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Jitu Rai believes the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI) will play a defining role in expanding the sport’s reach in the country while raising competitive standards for Indian shooters.Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the UP Prometheans, a franchise in the SLI, Rai said the league will give shooting a powerful platform to connect elite performances with wider public engagement.”This is a new…
Hobart, Jan 13 (IANS) Germany’s Tatjana Maria registered a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round of the Hobart International on Tuesday. The first-ever meeting between the two players featured the oldest combined age between competitors, with Maria entering the tilt at age 38 and Williams at 45, since the 1973 founding of the WTA Tour by nearly three years.Venus has received a wild card entry for the Australian Open, which is set to begin on January 18 in Melbourne. This will be th…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, setting up rules to pave way for inclusion of at least four former sportspersons in administration of sports bodies, ensuring gender parity in executive bodies and outline provisions for the National Sports Election Panel.The Rules provide the framework for the inclusion of sportspersons of outstanding merit, composition of…
Varanasi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, saying the event reflects the true spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and underlines the Centre’s sustained efforts to reform India’s sports ecosystem by creating wider opportunities for young talent. Addressing the inaugural ceremony via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said that India’s performance across various sports has shown consistent improvement since…