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Ahmedabad to host Sports Governance Conclave on Friday
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Under the evolving Khelo Bharat Niti, there is a need to bring all National Sports Federations onto a common policy and planning platform. Athlete-centric reform is at the heart of current sports policy, and the conclave provides an opportunity to reinforce this shift across all federatio
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"SLI can build bridge between elite shooters, fans": Asian Games gold meda
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The much-anticipated Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from February 16 to 26, 2026. The SLI aims to showcase high-quality shooting action while giving fans a chance to watch some of the best athletes in the world go head-to-head in a league-style format.
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Olympian, Asian Games gold medalist Indian athlete Jinson Johnson calls ti
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The middle-distance runner, who had been active in athletics for over a decade, achieved a major milestone at the Rio 2016 Olympics, becoming the first Indian male runner to qualify for the marquee event in 800 m since Sriram Singh in 1980, according to Olympics.com. He finished fifth in
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From Alumni to mentors: Former SAI-STC Calicut athletes join hands to supp
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former athletes of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sports Training Centre (STC), Calicut, Kerala, have united to establish ASAIC (Alumni of SAI Calicut) to support and nurture emerging sportspersons.
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Neeraj Chopra expands his legacy with new athlete management firm, Vel Spo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports today on Monday announced the conclusion of their formal partnership. The move comes as Neeraj begins a new chapter with the launch of his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports.
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Gujarat govt extends Rs 14 Lakh CSR support to para-athlete Gagdas Parmar
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Para-athlete Gagdas Parmar has received significant support from the Gujarat government to advance his sporting career. Gagdas, who lost both his legs in a tragic electric shock accident in 2017, was provided financial assistance of Rs 14 lakh under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) f
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Indian Army kicks off Drass Winter Carnival 'Jashn-e-Fateh 2026' in Ladakh
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
A collaborative effort with the local community, the carnival showcases Men's & Women's Ice Hockey, Archery, and Tent Pegging competitions, alongside captivating traditional performances by Shina, Balti, and Purgi troupes, as well as a Martial Arts Display by the Karate Club, Drass. T
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Over 1,300 Athletes to compete at 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India's coastline is set to transform into a vibrant national sporting arena as the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 return to Diu from January 5 to 10, 2026, promising an energetic celebration of beach and indigenous sports.
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Shooting reflects India's strength in focus and discipline: BJP MP Naveen
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Naveen Jindal described shooting as one of India's fastest-growing sports, saying it aligns naturally with the country's cultural strengths of focus, meditation, and concentration in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
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Asian Games 2026: AFI announce qualification standards in January
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Intending to improve the overall medal tally in track and field at the Asian Games in Japan, the AFI (Athletics Federation of India) announced the qualification mark on Saturday.
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Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurates foundation stone laying of Rs 75 C
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bengaluru.
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Athlete voices will drive reform: IOA to convene National Athletes' Forum
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a decisive move to strengthen athlete-led governance and accountability in Indian sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will organise the first National Athletes' Forum on January 10, 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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