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Sports Ministry includes 4 indigenous games in Khelo India Youth Games 202
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four Indigenous Games to be a part of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana. The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta, and Mallakhamba.
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Citizens also need to take up responsibility to turn India into sporting n
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Government of India, and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju for putting "more focus" on sports which has helped the country see a "quantum jump"
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India has achieved tremendous progress in boxing, says Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): As Indian boxers bagged nine medals including three golds at the Cologne Boxing World Cup held in Koln, Germany, Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Sunday said that the country has managed to achieve tremendous progress in t
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'Beginning of a long journey': Sports Ministry recognises Yogasana as comp
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced the formal recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport, with an aim of enhancing interest in Yoga among people around the globe.
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India contributes USD 1 million to WADA to support clean sport
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Taking a step further to ensure an atmosphere of clean sport globally, India has pledged a sum of USD 1 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) towards the global agency's scientific research budget, which will allow WADA to develop innovative
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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to get 6 squash courts, Jaishankar lays
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar laid the foundation stone of six squash courts at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, on Wednesday, in the presence of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju.
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AIFF announces candidature to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday formally announced its candidature to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and deliver a 'Brighter Future Together' for football in India and across Asia.
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Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising sports, says Riji
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said online fantasy sports is revolutionising sports by bringing fans closer to their favourite games.
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Rijiju bats for farm laws, says will ensure better prices to farmers
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): As farmer protests continue at the gates of Delhi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Minister of State, Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju has come out in support of the farm laws, on Tuesday.
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Govt to start 1000 Khelo India centres to help retired sportspersons: Riji
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the government has made various policy changes and has taken initiatives to encourage and support sportspersons and the sporting community even after they retire.
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COVID-19: Para-athletics coach Gajender tests positive
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Para-athletics coach Gajender has tested positive for COVID-19, and is under home quarantine currently as he is asymptomatic. His wife para-athlete Simran has tested negative, but is under home quarantine.
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India to provide all support to WADA to ensure integrity of sport: Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday affirmed to the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) chief Witold Banka that India would support all their efforts to ensure clean sport.
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