New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) “I see opportunity.” That was how Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, chose to frame the atmosphere at the ongoing World Para Athletics Grand Prix, highlighting the immense potential he believes India has to shape the future of para sport.Speaking to IANS at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fitzgerald emphasised that the investment being made in infrastructure and competitions in India is not only about present success but also about building the next generatio…
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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, will inaugurate “Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh” on the lines of Khelo India to strengthen and promote a vibrant sports culture in the national capital.Earlier on Thursday, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood hosted an interactive dialogue regarding the upcoming Delhi Khel Mahakumbh. Expressing gratitude to the participants, he said that Delhi has no shortage of talent but what is required is the right platform and oppo…
Coimbatore, Jan 29 (IANS) Coimbatore is poised to take a decisive leap towards inclusive sports development, with the Tamil Nadu government granting Administrative Sanction for the city’s first exclusive Paralympic Sports Complex. The landmark facility will be developed by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation at Kavundampalayam in West Zone Ward 33, marking a long-awaited milestone for differently abled athletes in the region. The project will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 9.90 cror…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The year 2025 will go down as a truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chapter in the journey of Indian sports, marked by sustained excellence, growing belief and an expanding culture of support across disciplines. From Olympic sports to cricket, India witnessed not just improved results but a deeper public connection with sport, signalling a nation steadily embracing a multi-sport identity.Former athletes believe that consistent institutional backing under the leaders…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the major and historic events that occurred in the country in 2025 and said that this year gave India “even greater self-confidence”, while adding that now the nation is ready to move forward in 2026 with new hopes and new resolutions.Addressing his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In just a few days, the year 2026 will knock on our door soon, and today, as I speak to you, memories of the entire year a…