Official Spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi addressed the ongoing concern of three Indian sportspersons who were denied entry to China to compete in the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Indian contingent was represented by Indian hockey goalkeepers PR Sreejesh (men), Savita Punia (women), shooting sensation Manu Bhaker and 2018 Asian Games shot put gold medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor among sportspersons from many other disciplines.
"On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary," PM Modi wrote.
As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, and several other notable cricketers took to social media to wish the nation a happy Independence Day.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said in Lok Sabha on Friday that the centre runs various all-inclusive schemes that help in promotion of sports throughout the country regardless of gender or section of society.
The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports person in the country. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin has come to aid to provide facilities to Manipur players for future tourname
At a ceremonial event, the trophies were unveiled by Chief Guest, Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Sea Training in the presence of legendary Indian football player IM Vijayan.The event was graced by representatives from prominent Kerala football clubs, sportspersons and media personn
Uttar Pradesh Police has roped in the 'Stree' actor to make the campaign more effective in conveying the message of cyber security to the people. In future, the UP Police plans to engage more actors and sportspersons in its cybercrime awareness campaign.
"BRS led Telangana government is not showing any interest in sports or sportspersons. Thomas Cup is a prestigious cup in Badminton. It was conducted in Bangkok in 2022. India had won the Thomas Cup for the first time defeating other countries like Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Denmark and Indon
President hailed the 22-time Grand Slam champion and said, "Back home Novak Djokovic is seen as a role model and inspiration for millions. Several sports coaches from Serbia are helping Indian athletes and sportspersons to improve their skills."
In the last nine years a new era of sports started in India, which is not just about making India a big power in the field, but also about empowering society through the medium of sports, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating the Khelo India University Games on Thursday.