Isha Gramotsavam, a social initiative by Sadhguru aimed at bringing the spirit of sports and playfulness into the lives of rural people, is all set for a spectacular finale in front of the iconic 112-feet Adiyogi, Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore on Saturday.
As the Indian contingent marched at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended best wishes to all athletes participating in the tournament.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that there has been a change in people's perception about sports and players in the country in the last nine and a half years due to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi will not only benefit sportspersons but also boost the economy of the eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal)
PM Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish the Indian contingent all the very best, hoping that it shines with its performances and demonstrates what "true sporting spirit" is.
Underscoring the Centre's push to help aspiring sportspersons shine on the global stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government was not only supporting athletes at every level but also changing the general outlook towards sports in the country.
Lokesh Suji, Director of Esports Federation of India and Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) had the privilege of conducting the draws for the Esports titles, alongside Sebastian Lau, the General Secretary of AESF and Steve Kim, CEO of AESF.
Lovlina Borgohain and Harmanpreet Singh spoke at the Asian Games 2023 and said that they are honoured to lead the Indian contingent in the multi-sport event.
"When they (China) refused a visa to three of our athletes (for Asian Games) who hail from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. I decided that I will not go and participate in the Asian Games because Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India," Anurag Thakur said at an event in Coimbatore.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) shared an update on the three Wushu players who were denied entry into China for the 2023 Asian Games that get underway on Saturday.