Bhakti Kulkarni ties rakhi to Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Khadse made the remarks during the launch of a nationwide athletics league at 250 locations across the country under the ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme at the Divisional Sports Complex, Garkheda, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to mark International Women's Day.

In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8.

Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the National Integration Camp (NIC) held at Savitribai Phule Pune University, she emphasised that the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' must be strengthened through interaction, mutual respect and shared national purpose among young citizens, according to a press release from SAI Media.

India's ace para shuttler Pramod Bhagat delivered a historic performance at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Para Badminton World Championships 2026 in Bahrain, clinching the gold medal in men's singles SL3 and adding a second gold in men's doubles SL3-SL4 to complete a sensational double triumph.

In a significant step towards strengthening India's sports ecosystem, Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence (NCoE), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.