Yogasana is introduced for the first time in Khelo India Youth Games 2021 and in the very first season, it is proving to be a major hit drawing spectators. The promoters of this indigenous sport, believe that it can be as popular as the universally accepted sports like karate and judo.
The Day-1 of Khelo India Youth Games 2021 went Maharashtra's way as their athletes won nine gold medals while Haryana were right behind winning six gold medals. Manipur shot to the third place in the medals tally.
The 16-year-old Kajol Sargar from Sangli in Maharashtra lifted a total of 113 Kg in the women's 40 Kg category to win a gold medal and kick-off Maharashtra's march towards the top of the medal's tally.
Kalaripayattu originated in Kerala about 3000 years ago. If myths are to be believed, it was created by Lord Parashurama, for 108 Kalaris, who were to destroy the demons who were causing havoc on earth. Kerala's popular martial art has travelled to North to capture the hearts of Jammu and Ka
Indian weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam who won gold medals in the men's 77 kg weight class at both the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Sathish also qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics where he finished 11th in the field of 14 lifters. Two-time CW
Adversity gets the best of some individuals and here is an inspiring story of Andhra Pradesh's girls kabaddi team. 10 out of 12 Andhra kabaddi girls are proud daughters of farm labourers.
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], June 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday met Sunil Jakhar, who was recently inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party, at the latter's residence in Panchkula.
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a high octane show attended by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Over 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, will be jostling for gold and glory over the next 10 days in 25 exciting
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Haryana's Panchkula on Saturday evening and inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games-2021.
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah will be the chief guest at the launch of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in Panchkula, Haryana, on Saturday.
Panchkula (Haryana)[India], June 3 (ANI): The Khelo India Youth Games will get underway with a spectacular Opening Ceremony here at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex on Saturday, even as defending champions Maharashtra and hosts Haryana brace for a royal battle for supremacy on the field.
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], June 2 (ANI): The laidback city of Panchkula has laid out the red carpet for close to 4,700 athletes, including 2,262 girls, and their support staff as the biggest Khelo India Youth Games ever are set to get underway on June 4. The Tau Devi Lal Complex in Panchku