Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections, the Rajasthan Government has launched ‘Yuva Suyog’, a youth-focused initiative to promote sports and identify talent at the grassroots level. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the programme on Tuesday at the Chief Minister’s Residence, saying the Government would frame future sports policies based on the aspirations and participation of young people.Under the initiative, sports competitions in cr…
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Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government is making sustained investments in sports infrastructure, training facilities and equipment support to help young athletes realise their potential and compete at the highest level. In a post on social media, the Chief Minister said the government’s focus is on nurturing sporting talent by creating an ecosystem that enables athletes to progress from the grassroots to the international stage. “We …
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As India accelerates its preparations to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 and strengthens its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2036, Union sport minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed that hosting international competitions enhances the nation’s global reputation and provides invaluable competitive exposure for Indian athletes. From New Delhi and Ahmedabad to Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Rajgir, Patna, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow and Mahabalipuram, cities acros…
Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council Nuzhat Gull expressed her deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government approved the establishment of the Union Territory’s first-ever National Centre of Excellence (NCOE). Over the past few years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a major surge in sporting achievements on national and international stages, a momentum that the new Centre of Excellence aims to strengthen.”Our vision is to make Jammu & Kash…
Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 27 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday expressed concern over the growing menace of drug abuse, warning that organised attempts are being made to lure young people into addiction. Calling it a major challenge facing society, he urged the youth to stay away from narcotics and actively participate in sports to lead a healthy lifestyle.Speaking after flagging off the Olympic Day Run organised by the Karnataka Olympic Association in collabora…
Ludhiana, June 27 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched the ‘Soorma’ (warrior) campaign and honoured drug-rehabilitated people with specially crafted ‘Soorma’ rings and T-shirts. Declaring it as the next phase of the state’s anti-drug movement, the Chief Minister said the initiative aimed to transform recovered drug victims into “Ambassadors of Hope”, who will lead the fight against addiction at the grassroots.Felicitating individuals who have remained dru…
Hyderabad, June 19 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday affirmed that the state government has resolved to transform Telangana into an education and sports hub in the country. The establishment of Young India Integrated Residential Schools and Young India Sports University is part of initiatives aimed at introducing revolutionary reforms in education and winning medals in the Olympics in the future, the Chief Minister said.He was addressing a gathering of students at LB Sta…
Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) Haryana is gearing up for a major transformation of its sports ecosystem, with plans to revamp the state’s Sports Policy, nurture future Olympians through a long-term talent development programme and provide athletes with seamless access to government services through a unified digital platform. These initiatives were presented before Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi at a review meeting on Wednesday to assess the state’s progress on action points emerging from the fifth n…
Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met Union Labour and Employment as well as Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and discussed strengthening sports infrastructure in the state along with improving welfare measures for workers.The meeting, held at the Union Minister’s official residence, lasted for more than an hour and focussed on expanding Assam’s sporting ecosystem and creating an enabling environment for workers and laboure…
Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Asian Games medallist and athlete Harmilan Bains believes Indian sports are improving quickly but pointed out that opportunities and rewards aren’t equal for all athletes, even with the growing support in the country. The Indian middle-distance runner, who has won one gold and two silver medals at the Asian Games, reflected on her journey in sports and the challenges athletes face outside of competition.Harmilan acknowledged that while sports can offer career opportunit…