The former world billiards champion was all praise for Gujarat and the Union government for their proactive approach towards nurturing a sports culture in the country
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 7 (ANI): Aiming to promote sports culture in the valley, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Ellahi Bagh Indoor Sports Stadium in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik also promised that several new initiatives are being planned for Manipur in terms of development of sports.
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility to promote sports culture rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government supplements their efforts.
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 22 (ANI): To promote sports culture and encourage fitness, the Indian Army organised a sports competition Run for Fun for youth and children of Sultanpur Kandi Army Camp.
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Referring to India's outstanding performance at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday said that it has encouraged the promotion of sports culture at every level.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday distributed 2,500 sports kits to youth across the state to promote sports culture.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police is playing a vital role in promoting sports culture and providing a specific platform to youths of the Valley aimed to make their future bright in sports activities including cricket.
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said India does not have a 'sports culture' and there is no collective national effort which can yield results.
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Gagan Narang on Friday discussed the importance of fitness with former stressing that developing a sports culture in India can lead the country towards excellen
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the government wants to create a 'big sports culture' in the country by making policies according to the needs of the sports community.
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, on Thursday called for creating a sports culture in the country and also asked the private sector to play an active role in promoting fitness.