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IOA chief supports Rijiju's target to be among 10 in 2028 Olympics
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra on Saturday backed Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, where he stressed the need to improve the overall sports ecosystem in the country.
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Sports Ministry, NSFs working together to finish in top 10 in 2028 Olympic
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the Ministry and the National Sporting Federations (NSF) are working together to improve the overall sports ecosystem in the country and focusing on finishing among top 10 in the 202
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Italy's sports minister hopeful of Serie A training return
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Milan [Italy], April 17 (ANI): Italy's sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora is hopeful of confirming May 4 as the date for the return to Serie A training.
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SAI to organinse 21-day online workshop for coaches amid coronavirus lockd
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Amid the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in partnership with the National Sports Federations (NSFs) will organise a 21-day online workshop for coache
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Sports Minister Rijiju, SAI officials resume office with 'all precautions'
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and Sports Authority of India (SAI) officials on Monday resumed their office with all the precautionary measures against coronavirus outbreak, including social distancing and wearing masks.
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Kiren Rijiju joins back office, says 'We'll follow all guidelines regardin
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, who joined back office on Monday, said all guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be followed and only senior officials and minimum required staff will be coming to office.
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Kiren Rijiju asks people to have 'positive hope' on Good Friday
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): As India continues its fight against coronavirus, Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju asked people to have a "positive hope" on the occasion of Good Friday.
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Kiren Rijiju holds meeting with Regional Directors of SAI amid coronavirus
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday held a video conference meeting with all the Regional Directors of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to review the arrangements for the athletes amid coronavirus crisis.
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Kiren Rijiju appreciates Pankaj Advani for contributing to PM-CARES Fund
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appreciated ace cueist Pankaj Advani for donating Rs 5 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund to help the country in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kiren Rijiju appreciates Hockey India contribution to PM-CARES Fund
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 1 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday appreciated Hockey India for contributing Rs 25 lakh towards PM-CARES Fund to extend their support to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Star athletes join Rijiju's appeal to promote 'Fit India' campaign during
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): Many Indian athletes including veteran boxer Mary Kom, ace wrestler Bajrang Punia, and shooter Anjum Moudgil on Wednesday joined Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju's campaign of promoting 'Fit India' movement during the lockdown.
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Rijiju urges people to take up rope skipping at home, promote 'Fit India'
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): With people staying indoors due to the governmnet mandated lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread, Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday appealed countrymen to do rope skipping at home and promote the Fit India Movement.
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