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Kiren Rijiju 'extremely optimistic' of India lifting World Cup
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): As India have made their way into the World Cup semi-finals, Union Minister Of Youth Affairs & Sports Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that he is 'extremely optimistic' that India will lift the Cup for the third time.
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Rijiju lauds India on reaching CWC'19 semi-finals
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday lauded the Indian team on reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
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Players will get prize money, other facilities on time: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Patiala (Punjab) [India], June 29 (ANI): Amidst the prize money controversy going on between athletes and state government, Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday assured players that they will get the prize money and other facilities on time as guaranteed by the central government.
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Here's what Kiren Rijiju said to avoid boxing with Mary Kom
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 28 (ANI): In an attempt to escape fighting with six-time world champion Mary Kom, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said he had to use the excuse of not fighting with women to avoid a boxing match.
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PM Modi lauds Indian women's hockey team for winning FIH Series Finals
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the stupendous victory of Indian women's hockey team in the FIH Series Finals, saying the win will not only popularise the game but will also inspire young girls to excel in the sport.
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Sports Minister Rijiju, Defence Secretary Mitra attend yoga events
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday attended a yoga event at Najafgarh here organised to celebrate the International Yoga Day.
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IOC lifts sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 20 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday lifted the sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events with immediate effect.
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Sports minister Kiren Rijiju felicitates Indian archers
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 19 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday felicitated the Indian archery contingent for their performance at the World Archery Championships held in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
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World C'ship Archery: Praveen Jadhav bags silver for India
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Archer Praveen Jadhav along with Tarundeep Rai and Atanu Das bagged silver medal for India in the recently concluded World Championship Archery, held in the Netherlands.
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Home Minister Amit Shah along with 3 other ministers pays courtesy visit t
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah along with three other Cabinet ministers paid a courtesy visit to President Ram Nath Kovind in the capital on Wednesday.
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Yuvi will remain a cricketing icon for every Indian: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 10 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Monday heaped praise on cricketer Yuvraj Singh stating that the all-rounder will remain "a cricketing icon for every Indian."
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BCCI should stand with Dhoni: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should stand with M S Dhoni on the gloves controversy as it has nothing to do with politics.
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