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96 pc athletes report to SAI NCOEs, resume training for Olympic 2024
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): With sporting activities being resumed in Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) across the country to train athletes for the 2024 Olympics, 96 per cent of trainees have already reported to their respective NCOEs and training cen
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SAI to arrange for travel for trainees to return to various training centr
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): With an eye on Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, sporting activities are being resumed in SAI training centres across the country from November 1 and as a result, the Sports Authority of India has decided to make transport arrangements for the athletes of N
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Kohli is 'prime example' why fitness is key for all athletes: Irfan Pathan
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], October 11 (ANI): Impressed with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli's match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former cricketer Irfan Pathan said the India captain is the "prime example" why fitness is key for all athletes.
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Government committed to create world-class sports ecosystem for athletes:
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju chaired the 53rd Governing Body Meeting of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Thursday and said the government is committed to providing a sports ecosystem of global standards for athletes.
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Delhi HC issues notice on pleas challenging provision of NADA Rules
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to the Central government and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on the pleas filed by two athletes challenging a provision of the NADA Rules 2015 and seeking compensation claiming that they were suspended
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SAI issues SOP for high-performance athletes who tested COVID positive
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Saturday issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for high-performance athletes who are undergoing training at its centres and tested positive for COVID-19.
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Athletes will soon be able to train with battery-powered masks
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): To ensure the smooth resumption of training activities as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Sports Ministry, the Indian Olympic Association has decided to come up with a battery-powered mask through which athletes will be able to
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Mission Olympic Cell sanctions Mirabai Chanu's overseas training
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) had an online meeting on Monday to discuss financial proposals of over Rs. 1.5 crore for athletes in six sports- Shooting, Badminton, Boxing, Para Sports, Weightlifting and Hockey, who are part of the Target Olympic Podium
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SAI makes comprehensive training plan for Tokyo-bound para-athletes and NC
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Stepping up to the next phase of 'Khelo India Phir Se', the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has decided to resume sporting activities of Tokyo Olympics bound Para-athletes and athletes in SAI's National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) across the country, i
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PM praises Indian women's footballer Afshan Ashiq in Fit India Dialogue
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in a virtual meet with top athletes and fitness influencers across the country, including women's footballer Afshan Ashiq, at the Fit India Dialogue, on Thursday.
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Kiren Rijiju explains measures taken to ensure safety of athletes during t
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday explained the measures taken to ensure the safety of athletes during training at Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres.
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2,932 athletes selected for further training under Khelo India scheme: Kir
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): In order to capitalise on the sporting talent in the country, 2,932 athletes under the Khelo India Scheme and 10,248 athletes under various SAI sports promotional schemes have been selected for further training to excel in national and international com
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