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All sports federations should adhere to advisory on coronavirus: Kiren Rij
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Friday advised all sports federations of India to abide by the advisory issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in connection with coronavirus outbreak.
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Decision to host ISL finals behind closed doors taken in public interest:
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 12 (ANI): As the Indian Super League finals between ATK and Chennaiyin FC will be played behind closed doors amidst coronavirus outbreak, Nita Ambani, the founder chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited on Thursday said that the decision was taken looking at p
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AIFF to hold meeting with representatives from all I-League clubs amid cor
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New Delhi [India], Mar 12 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will hold a Skype meeting with representatives from all I-League clubs in view of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports concerning the recent global outbreak of COVID-19 on Thursday.
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All international events in India temporarily suspended amid coronavirus o
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New Delhi [India], Mar 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that all international events have been temporarily suspended in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Kiren Rijiju extends Holi greetings, celebrates in 'controlled' manner ami
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New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi and celebrated the festival in a very "controlled" manner, amid rising concerns over coronavirus.
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PT Usha meets Kiren Rijiju, discusses Tokyo Olympic preparations
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New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Former Olympic track and field athlete P T Usha and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday discussed the preparations for the coming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Rijiju congratulates Amit Panghal for securing Tokyo Olympics berth
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New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday congratulated India boxer Amit Panghal for qualifying for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Rijiju pledges to support PT Usha's athletics schools
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New Delhi [India] Mar (9) (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday affirmed support to former Olympic track and field athlete P T Usha's athletics school.
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Rijiju congratulates Vikas, Pooja for securing Tokyo Olympics berths
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New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Sunday congratulated India boxers Vikas Krishan (69 kg) and Pooja Rani (75 kg) for qualifying for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Rijiju reaches Gulmarg for first ever Khelo India Winter Games
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Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Friday reached Gulmarg for the first-ever Khelo India Winter Games.
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Kiren Rijiju urges athletes to maintain fitness amid coronavirus outbreak
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New Delhi [India], Mar 6 (ANI): With several international and domestic sports events being postponed due to coronavirus outbreak, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday urged athletes to maintain their fitness and not get "disheartened".
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Khelo India Winter Games will be new chapter in sporting world: Kiren Riji
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New Delhi [India], Mar 5 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games will add a new chapter in the sporting world.
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