The Minister added that the initiative builds on the momentum created by recent professional cycling events in the country and will inspire young Indians to take up the sport.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has defended the young Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir called the Indian batter a "slogger" ahead of the much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday. Harbhajan said Abhishek is a "prop
India U19 defeated England U19 by 100 runs in the final to lift the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, securing their sixth title in Harare, Zimbabwe. The young Indian side produced a record-breaking performance in a high-octane final.
The winner of this clash will earn a place in the semifinal. With India at the second spot with three wins in three matches in their Super Six Group two, they are just one win away from joining England, Australia and Afghanistan in the final four. However, if they lose, they will at the merc
The tournament not only delivered competitive matches but also saw several young Indian players step up their game and make a strong impression with their consistent and match-winning performances.
New Delhi [India], January 23: Preparing for NDA, CDS, OTA, AFCAT and other defence exams remains one of the most demanding yet respected pathways for young Indians aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces.
In his match against the young Indian shuttler, who secured the US Open title last year, Lakshya was extremely clinical and gave him very few chances, winning the match within two games by 21-12, 21-15.
SG Pipers vice-captain KY Willott shared insights on the team's preparations for the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season, while captain Jarmanpreet Singh emphasised that the HIL offers young Indian hockey players valuable experience by playing alongside overseas talent.
India's enduring strength, he noted, lies in its ability to align people, institutions and long-term vision. That same clarity must now guide how young Indians approach artificial intelligence, not as passive users, but as builders and leaders of capability.
In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla extended his congratulations to young Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Thursday, after the batter was honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
Reflecting on the first few days of training, Sofie highlighted the confidence and instinctive play of rising talents such as Ishika and Sunelita Toppo, noting how quickly they have stood out with their expressive style on the field, as per a press release from Hockey India League (HIL).