The union minister labelled this action as "discriminatory" and emphasized that it goes against the Olympic Charter, a stance deemed "unacceptable" by India.
As the Indian contingent marched at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended best wishes to all athletes participating in the tournament.
"When they (China) refused a visa to three of our athletes (for Asian Games) who hail from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. I decided that I will not go and participate in the Asian Games because Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India," Anurag Thakur said at an event in Coimbatore.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Team India for winning the Asia Cup title for the eighth time.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur while speaking to reporters said, "BCCI had decided much earlier that we would not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they put an end to terrorism, cross-border attacks and infiltration. I think the sentiments of the country and of the public ar
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), on Tuesday, unveiled the much-anticipated official ceremonial dress and playing kit for the Indian contingent that will compete at the forthcoming 2022 Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to Octobe
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended wishes to India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra and Sreeshankar Murali for the success that they achieved in Zurich Diamond League 2023.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur heaped praise on India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra who clinched India's first gold medal ever in the World Athletics Championships.
Union Sports Minister announced that a National Center of Excellence with a dedicated sports science centre will be set up in Rajasthan along with an additional 18 Khelo India centres, thus taking the total number of Khelo India centres in the State to 51.
After witnessing India's triumph in an exhilarating Asian Champions Trophy final, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur believes that the Indian team will win the "highest-ever" medal in the upcoming Asian Games