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Sports Ministry holds its first Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting outside
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The fortnightly meeting, where members of MOC meet to discuss key agenda points of India's Olympic Program and proposals for Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes, was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha where they also got to see the Indian men's Hockey team play their last group stage match
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Oversight Committee to probe wrestler's allegations against WFI, its chief
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Saturday announced the formation of an 'Oversight committee' to probe into the levelled allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and other coaches.
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Khelo India National Women Kho Kho leagues to take place in January
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Khelo India women's leagues, which are being held across multiple sports since 2021, is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to develop the overall sports ecosystem of the country and tap into the best of women's sports talents across the States and give them a
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Sports Ministry to hold Mission Olympic Cell meeting in Bhubaneswar
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
This will be the first time that the MOC members, who usually meet in Delhi for their monthly meetings to select TOPS athletes, monitor and evaluate their performance and approve proposals of elite athletes for financial support, will hold a meeting outside the national capital.
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India's top nutritionists, fitness experts set to help citizens chalk thei
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In keeping with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create a fit nation, the Fit India Sunday Talks aims to promote the importance of fitness, healthy eating and mental wellness among all age groups, especially senior citizens.
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Esports officially recognized as part of 'multi-sport' event by Government
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Government of India has officially recognized Esports in the country. Esports will now be a part of the "multi-sports event" category in India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports.
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SAI to implement scheme for high performance of elite athletes
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Under the Scheme, medical care and management as well as rehabilitation of injuries of athletes at the SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) are undertaken by engaging Doctors and Scientific/Support staff for regular consultations as well as managem
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NADA develops App to assist athletes to verify medicines with prohibited s
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking on the occasion Secretary Sports Sujata Chaturvedi said that it is a good time to be in Indian sport, where under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, initiatives like Khelo India have given sports a fillip. "We cannot ignore anti-doping while striving for excellence in sport.
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KIIT conferred Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 1 (ANI/PRNewswire): Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on Wednesday was conferred the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022. The award was given away by President Draupadi Murmu to the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta.
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Achanta Sharath Kamal to be honoured with 'Khel Ratna' award
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As per a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the National Sports Awards 2022 were announced. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 30, 2022 (Wednesday) at 1600 hrs
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Achanta Sharath Kamal nominated for Khel Ratna award
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
It is India's highest sporting honour given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It was rechristened from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award last year
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CWG medalist Bindyarani among players to compete in Khelo India Women's We
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Organised by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) and supported by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the league will be organized across three age groups
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