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"Play wholeheartedly, play fearlessly, even if you lose, don't fret": PM M
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
PM Narendra Modi noted the mascot of the Khelo India University Games, i.e. Ashtalakshmi in the shape of a butterfly. PM who often calls the Northeast states Ashtalakshi said "making a butterfly the mascot in these games also symbolizes how the aspirations of the North East are getting new w
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"Pleasure that Tripura is hosting Khelo India University Games": Secretary
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur inaugurated the Khelo India University games today in Guwahati. The Khelo India University Games - Ashtalakshmi 2023 will feature an array of sporting disciplines including Athletics, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton
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"You can make your future here": Aspiring kabaddi star Happy Ganghas on Kh
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Commencing with Kabaddi matches in Guwahati, Happy Ganghas, the right raider from Choudhary Bansi Lal University in Bhiwani, shared his thoughts on the importance of the Khelo India University Games, his passion for kabaddi, his inspirations and future aspirations
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Shivangi confident of hearing "good things" from participants as Assam rea
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Swimmer Shivangi Sharma, who sizzled in the pool four years ago when Assam hosted the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, winning five medals, expressed her confidence in the state's preparedness for the KIUG as she awaits to hear "nice things" about her state
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Assam's international standard venues to spice up Khelo India Varsity Game
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The successful conduct of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in 2020 was a stepping stone for the state to be rewarded a grander spectacle like the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) where more than 3,500 top athletes from across 200 universities will battle for the top honours over the nex
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Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur hands over Chess Olympiad Torch
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Honorable Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday, February 14 handed over the Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest, Hungary, the official host of the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad.
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Khelo India has brought in fierce competitive spirit among young athletes:
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Ankushita, who pocketed the gold medal when Assam last hosted the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in 2020, rated her performance as a career-changing one, especially after experiencing a dip in performance following her 2017 youth world crown.
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Lifter Popy Hazarika hopes KIUG 2023 will boost state's sporting culture
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Popy Hazarika, a multiple medallist at the National Games, and the Commonwealth championships, believes the prestigious event, hosted in Assam for the first time, will boost the sporting culture in the state
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With over one lakh startups, India stands as third-largest startup nation
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur said on Monday that India has solidified its position as the third-largest startup nation with over one lakh start-ups. Thakur also emphasized the remarkable growth of the nation's startup landscape.
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Never got mentally down when people made fun of my weight: Neeraj Chopra i
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Neeraj Chopra, the man behind the javelin revolution in India, is known for his humbleness despite becoming an athletics icon. The Golden Boy has spoken about his life journey in the second episode of the 'Fit India Champions' podcast released on Saturday
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NDS ice hockey rink: Ladakh's pride seeks more glory after KIWG debut
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Popularly known as the NDS ice hockey rink, it stands as a testament to Ladakh's dedication to sporting infrastructure. With a seating capacity of 3000, it offers spectators a front-row seat to the exhilarating clashes of ice hockey talent. Spanning an impressive 60 meters by 30 meters, the
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MOC clears proposals of 3 Judokas, shooter Elavenil Valarivan for training
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Mission Olympic Cell in their recent meeting approved Judokas Himanshi Tokas, Shraddha Chopade and Asmita Dey's proposals to participate in multiple competitions
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