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Mirabai Chanu secured gold in Commonwealth Weightlifting C'ships on compet
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In her first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chanu lifted a combined 193 kg (84kg snatch+109kg clean and jerk) to not only top the podium, but also book a direct ticket to 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as per Olympics.com.
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By 2047, India aims to be among top five sporting countries: Sports Minist
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed that India is aiming to feature among the top five sporting nations by 2047, the year in which the country will celebrate its 100th year of independence.
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Gujarat's heritage city to host major international sports events
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gujarat, long known for its trade and enterprise, is now poised to make its mark on the global sporting stage. In the coming years, the heritage city of Ahmedabad will proudly host prestigious international sporting events.
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'When women lift, nation rises': Union MoS Raksha Khadse at Weightlifting
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Wednesday paid a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre recognised under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative.
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya kicks off ASMITA Weightlifting League, s
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was among the host of dignitaries who were present at the inauguration of the ASMITA weightlifting league. Boosting the morale of the participants was the Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Raksha Nikhil Khadse
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"When women lift, the nation rises"; MoS Youth Affairs and Sports Khadse
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Weightlifting Warriors Academy, founded by the Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, is a state-of-the-art facility meticulously designed to cultivate future champions. Operating with robust support under the Khelo India Scheme and from various sporting bodies, the academy offers a holistic
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Confident that Weightlifting Warriors Academy will definitely produce Olym
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that he is very confident that the newly inaugrated residential wing of the Weightlifting Warriors Academy will produce a lot of Olympivs champions in the near future.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurates residential wing of Weightlifting
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday inaugurated the residential wing of the Weightlifting Warriors Academy, the centre where Olympic Silver Medalist Mirabai Chanu trains, marking a significant milestone in India's Olympic preparations for 2036.
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KIYG 2025: Maharashtra poised to take team championship title
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Maharashtra are all set to win the team championship title with a day left for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 to end. Thanks to their athletes who clinched 10 golds from the track and field competition, Maharashtra have a huge lead over Haryana and Rajasthan, at No. 2 and No. 3 on the meda
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KIYG 2025 Day 10: UP's Kadir Khan breaks 400m record; Tushar Chaudhary set
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh's Kadir Khan broke the 400m meet record twice inside 24 hours as Khelo India Youth Games 2025 saw another spate of good performances at the Patliputra Sports Complex here on Tuesday. Aditya Pisal became the fastest boy in the Games with a record performance as Maharashtra conti
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KIYG 2025 Day 10: UP's Kadir Khan breaks 400m record; Tushar Chaudhary set
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Aditya Pisal became the fastest boy in the Games with a record performance as Maharashtra continued to lead the medal tally, as per a SAI Media press release.
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KIYG 2025, day 8: Aisangfa Gogoi creates weightlifting record; Maharashtra
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Winning Assam's sixth gold medal, Aisingfa Gogoi helped the State break into the top 10 in the medal table, with two silver and two bronze medals as well. It did not take long for Maharashtra to demonstrate its strength as the spring of Yogasana sport. Its athletes claimed both gold and silv
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