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Hope I continue to perform well in upcoming tournaments: PV Sindhu
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad [India], Sept 25 (ANI): Rio-Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu on Monday expressed her pleasure after being nominated by the Sports Ministry for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the nation's third highest civilian award.
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PV Sindhu recommended for Padma Bhushan
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 25 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has recommended Indian badminton star PV Sindhu for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the nation's third highest civilian award, for her contribution to the game.
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Rajyavardhan Rathore replaces Vijay Goel as new Sports Minister
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore was on Sunday appointed as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports.Rathore was till now serving as Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting.
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Sports Ministry sets May 15 deadline for FIFA U-17 WC preparations
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): As India prepare to host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in October, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has ordered that all facilities for the football gala event should be ready by May 15.
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Sports Ministry approves appointment of foreign coaches in athletics
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 06 (ANI): Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has approved appointment of foreign coaches and support staff in discipline of athletics.
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Govt. increases sports budget by 40% for 2017-18
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb.1 (ANI): The Sports Ministry got a significant hike of Rs 350 crore in the union budget for 2017-18, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Parliament.
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Sports Ministry lifts ban on IOA
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 13 (ANI): The Sports Ministry on Friday decided to revoke the suspension of deemed recognition of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) with immediate effect in the light of the corrective action taken by them in reversing its earlier decision making tainted Abhay Singh Ch
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Sports Ministry to form committee for improvement in national sports code
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Jan. 2 (ANI): In the aftermath of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) episode wherein tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala were appointed as life presidents of the national Olympic body, the government on Monday decided to form a committee under the chair
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Govt. derecognises IOA post appointments of Kalmadi, Chautala as life pres
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 30 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday informed that the sports ministry has suspended the recognition granted to Indian Olympic Association after the appointments of tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala as life presidents of the national Olympic bo
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Sports Ministry to send showcause notice to IOA
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 28 (ANI): Vijay Goel, Minister of State for Sports (Independent Charge), on Wednesday said the ministry would be sending a showcause notice to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and won't be having any dealings with them until both Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chau
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Sports Ministry to today convene meeting with PSUs, PSBs
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 24 (ANI): The Sports Ministry will today convene a meeting of major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the national capital to discuss ways and chalk out strategies to promote sports in the country.
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Sports Ministry felicitates Indian eves on winning 4th Asian Champions Tro
Updated : 8 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.10 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday felicitated the Indian Women's Hockey Team and its coaching staff on winning the 4th Asian Champions Trophy at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Singapore.
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