Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Congratulating all the players on the National Sports Day, Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Saturday said that this day not only inspires the youth to dedicate themselves to sports but also reminds us of the passi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Sending out a message of appreciation to all the sportspersons, actor Anupam Kher on Saturday shared a childhood memory associated with National Sports Day and extended his greetings to mark the occasion.
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Koneru Humpy was the shining light for India on Saturday in the ongoing Online Chess Olympiad as she defeated Monika Socko of Poland in the semi-finals.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal, who was conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award on Saturday, feels overwhelmed that Hockey India provided equal opportunities for both teams to perform and excel.
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): International hockey player Karishma Yadav has received the Vikram Award from the Madhya Pradesh government for excellence in sports.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Construction of a mini stadium is on full swing to boost sports activities in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Shalimar in Srinagar.
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): For the first time in the history of the National Sports Awards, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday virtually conferred the National Sports and Adventure Award 2020.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal, who has been conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, on Saturday arrived at Bengaluru's Sports Authority of India wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) kit as a precautionary measu
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth 115th anniversary, stating that "his magic with the hockey stick can never be forgotten".
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday paid floral tribute to "the Wizard of Indian Hockey" Major Dhyan Chand on his 115th birth anniversary.
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Indian para-swimmer Suyash Narayan Jadhav, who will be conferred with Arjuna Award on Saturday, expressed excitement and said it is actually his father's dream that is being fulfilled.
New Delhi [India], Aug 28 (ANI): 60 award winners will attend the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 via a virtual event on Saturday, August 29.