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NHRC seeks reports from States on gym regulation amid sexual exploitation
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of rising concerns around gyms and fitness centres across India, particularly allegations of sexual exploitation and health risks linked to unregulated practices. Acting on multiple complaints, the Commission has issued noti
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Brijinder Singh led IGU the only NSF for golf in India, clarifies body ami
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A statement from IGU said, "Brijinder Singh-led team recognised by the Ministry of Sports and the International golf. The Federation is the only recognised NSF for golf in India. In light of recent developments and deliberate attempts made to create confusion and factionalism within the spor
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Indian Pickleball League to debut in Delhi from December 1 as nation's fir
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
India's sporting calendar is all set for a new addition with the launch of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), the country's first official pickleball league, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) and recognised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. The inaugural edi
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M'rasthra Agri Minister shifted to Sports; Supriya Sule says "reward" for
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Maharashtra government has moved Manikrao Kokate from the Agriculture ministry to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs after a viral video of him playing a game on his mobile during the assembly session stirred a political row.
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"Vision of PM Modi to see Diu as hotspot for Beach Games in India": Mansuk
Updated : 10 months ago IST
According to an official press release from the Ministry of Sports, the Games which started on May 19, officially concluded on Saturday. The closing ceremony was staged at the INS Khukri Memorial in Diu.
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Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over religious concerns
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ban on playing chess demonstrates the Taliban's increasing restrictions on freedoms in Afghanistan.
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Yoga Across Borders: UAE to Host 6th Asian Yogasana Championship and Landm
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5: In a historic leap forward for Yogasana sport, the UAE Sports For All Federation announces that the 6th Asian Yogasana Championship will be hosted in the Fujairah, United Arab Emirates in July 2025, under the distinguished patronage of the UAE Ministry of Sports and
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AIPA secures Delhi High Court directive against Sports Ministry's arbitrar
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Established in 2007, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) is the oldest and most widely represented governing body for Pickleball in India, with active federations in 24 states. AIPA has played a pivotal role in the structured growth of the sport for nearly two decades and is also a f
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Sports Ministry's suspension lift leads to disposal of WFI challenge in De
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The court, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay, acknowledged the order by the Director of Sports, Ministry of Sports. The court noted that this order revoked WFI's 2023 suspension and reinstated its recognition as the national sports federation for wrestling.
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Athletes and officials of MYAS & SAI take a unity pledge to reaffirm t
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and acting Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Wednesday administered a pledge to over 1500 athletes and officials of Ministry of Sports and SAI to mark the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (Natio
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Buoyed by government support IGU focusses on growing game, creating more o
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The support from the government for the game of golf has been a big boost for the IGU. The Sports Ministry has been very generous in backing the golfers ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris
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Delhi HC seeks response of Centre on WFI's plea challenging its suspension
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs (MYAS) in a plea of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. WFI was suspended on December 24, 2023, by the Central Government.
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