New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has directed all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) governing Olympic disciplines to publish their qualification and athlete selection pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by July 15, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the selection process.In a communication issued to the federations, the Ministry asked NSFs to post the complete qualification pathway, along with the selection crit…
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New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI)and the Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre (SIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in sports science, sports medicine, athlete rehabilitation, research, innovation, education, and capacity building.SAI comes under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), while SIC is under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). The MoU aims to create an integrated framework by combining the …
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government has categorically said that only those who have qualified and can deliver good performance will be cleared by the government for the upcoming Asian Games, said Minister of Youth and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, clarifying that major events, including the Asian and Commonwealth Games, are not “exposure tours”.The Minister’s categorical assertion came in response to a move for inclusion of the Indian football team in the Indian contingent for the Asian G…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, on Thursday, held a comprehensive review meeting with Maninder Pal Singh, Secretary General, Cycling Federation of India (CFI), and senior officials of the Federation to discuss the roadmap for strengthening India’s cycling ecosystem through greater grassroots participation, enhanced athlete development, and increased international competitiveness.The discussions focused on building a structured pa…
Chikkaballapur, June 29 (IANS) A young woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay near Muddenahalli in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district, while her boyfriend, identified as Sanjeet Ali, was found unconscious and has been admitted to a hospital, police said. Police have launched an investigation and are yet to determine whether the case is one of murder, suicide or poisoning.According to the police, the incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Nandi Police Station….
Panaji, June 27 (IANS) Host nation India concluded its campaign in the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships with an impressive haul of three silver and one bronze, underlining the country’s strong performance across both the Team and Matchpoint Finals on Saturday.The standout performance came from the India B Seniors team, which topped the league stage before scripting one of the tournament’s most memorable victories—a dramatic 126–125 (1 IMP) semifinal win over Japan—to book a place in t…
Panaji (Goa), June 24 (IANS) Host nation India secured their first knockout milestone on Wednesday at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, as the women’s team sealed its place in Friday’s semifinals at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Panaji.There was more good news for the host nation as India B surged to the top of the Seniors table with a commanding lead, while India A remained in contention across multiple divisions as the tournament, held under the recognition of the Ministry of …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) Kerala’s sporting legacy and growing fitness culture will play a key role in India’s journey towards becoming a global sporting power, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Tuesday. Addressing participants after flagging off the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Fun Run in Thiruvananthapuram on International Olympic Day, Mandaviya said Kerala has a special place in India’s sporting landscape and can contribute significantl…
Panaji (Goa), June 22 (IANS) Host nation India launched a powerful competitive campaign on the opening day of the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, solidifying top-three positions across multiple premier divisions at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon in Panaji on Monday.In the Men’s Teams Championship, the premier domestic line-up, India A, emerged as a top-tier title contender, locking down the third-place slot on the leaderboard with 55.85 Victory Points (VPs). The host squad sits wi…
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday participated in the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre in Kandivali and highlighted the role of yoga in achieving physical fitness, mental resilience and emotional balance.More than 300 athletes, coaches, officials, support staff and yoga enthusiasts took part in the celebrations, reaffirming their commitment towards a healthier…