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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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From cricket to chess, Indian youngsters dominate world stage in 2025
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.
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PM Modi calls on MPs to "find and nurture" youth in their constituencies w
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually interacted with youth participants in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, stressing the importance of finding and nurturing youth across the country who can make the country shine.
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PM Modi interacts with youth at Sansad Khel Mahotsav, encourages them to p
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually interacted with youths participating in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, motivating them to pursue sports and contribute to the country.
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Odisha athletes forced to sit near toilets due to lack of confirmed ticket
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a shocking incident, a group of 18 athletes from Odisha endured severe hardships as they were made to sit near the toilets during their train journey to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia.
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TATA Steel 25K Kolkata: West Bengal Governor calls Indian youth "world-cla
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose stated that the 25K Marathon in Kolkata, held on Sunday, was a valuable opportunity for Indian athletes. He described Indian youth as "world-class" and expressed confidence that India would soon top global sports rankings.
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Two-time Olympic Medalist Kenny Bednarek encourages Indian athletes to tap
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kenny Bednarek, two-time Olympic silver medallist and American sprint star, the International Event Ambassador for the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, expressed his excitement at being part of India's premier distance running event, and encouraged the Indian athletes to tap into their potentia
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Kiren Rijiju praises Manu Bhaker for Olympic feats, calls her Inspiration
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kiren Rijiju, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, met the two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and expressed his admiration for the 23-year-old pistol shooter, praising her dedication and saying her achievements inspire the next generation of Indian athletes.
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Aim for Olympics in future: Arjun awardee Dinesh Kumar to Govt
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"India gets the opportunity to host the Commonwealth Games for the second time, as we hosted it earlier in 2010. I request the government to aim for the Olympics in the future so our youth can compete at the highest level and bring pride to the nation."
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Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expresses happiness over Ahmedabad host
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dhronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expressed his happiness after Ahmedabad was awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to ANI, Phogat urged all Indian coaches to prepare their athletes for the Commonwealth Games this time by putting in immense effort and to begi
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"Support from our people boosts our confidence": Hitesh Gulia on India hos
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
IOA on Thursday confirmed that Commonwealth Sport awarded the 2030 Centenary CWG hosting rights to Ahmedabad, as the competition will mark 100 years since the first Commonwealth Games held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada.
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Mandaviya hails Indian atheletes following country's best show at Asian Yo
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian athletes made history at the Asian Youth Games held recently, achieving 13 golds, 18 silver and 17 bronze medals at Manama, Bahrain for a combined tally of 48, their best-ever at the event. This edition marked the competition's return after a 12-year hiatus, and it was the third ed
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