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One State One Sport Policy Finds Favour With States, Says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju was briefed all post-coronavirus resumption plans by state sports ministers of 18 states and union territories.
July 14, 2020, 8:53 pm explore: Sports

Mushtaque Ahmad Alleges He was Ousted as Hockey India President Due to His Name and Religion

Ex-Hockey India president Mushtaque Ahmad alleged that Sports Ministry targetted him for belonging to a minority community.
July 14, 2020, 6:02 pm explore: Sports

Kiren Rijiju to Hold Meeting with State Sports Ministers on Development at Grassroot Level

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will be having a two-day video conference on the roadmap for the development of grassroot sports.
July 12, 2020, 6:00 pm explore: Sports

GB Ramesh Urges Sports Ministry to Look at Non-Delhi Players for National Awards

Pointing out that the last three Arjuna awardees in chess are Tania Sachdev (Delhi 2009), Parimarjan Negi (Delhi 2010) and Abhijeet Gupta (Rajasthan 2013) Ramesh said there were no Arjuna awardees since then even though India had produced many strong players.
July 11, 2020, 7:03 pm explore: Sports

Mushtaque Ahmad Resigns as HI President, Replaced by Gyanendro Nigombam

Hockey India President Mushtaque Ahmad has resigned from his position citing personal commitments.
July 10, 2020, 2:04 pm explore: Sports

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Wants Indian States to Adopt One Sport and Focus on Developing it

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the ministry has planned for each state to pick one sport on developing it to give India the best chance at Olympics.
July 8, 2020, 7:33 pm explore: Sports

Bahadur Singh Exits from Indian Athletics Chief Coach's Post after 25 Years, AFI Lauds Him

74-year-old Bahadur Singh stepped down as the Indian athletics chief coach after 25 years after SAI denyied him a contract extension on the grounds of age restrictions.
July 7, 2020, 4:15 pm explore: Sports

Sports Ministry to Remove Salary Cap of Rs 2 Lakhs for Indian Coaches, IOA Welcomes Announcement

Sports Ministry had earlier decided to extend the contracts of all foreign coaches till September 30 next year and to make all future hiring -- both Indian and foreign -- for a four-year cycle in sync with the Olympics to ensure continuity.
July 4, 2020, 3:29 pm explore: Sports

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Says Government Targets TOPS Junior to Groom Athletes for Future

Kiren Rijiju says TOPS junior is aimed at India's effort to make it into top 10 of the rankings at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
July 3, 2020, 9:59 pm explore: Sports

Won't Allow Provisional Recognition of NSFs Without Adherence to Sports Code: Delhi High Court to Sports Ministry

Sports Ministry had sought permission to grant provisional 'annual' recognition to 57 NSFs so that they can commence training of sportspersons for the Olympics next year.
July 3, 2020, 4:29 pm explore: Sports

Save Mumbai Hockey: Former Players Appeal to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, IOA President Narinder Batra

Hockey India's withdrawal of Mumbai Hockey Association Limited's associate membership to recognise only Hockey Maharashtra has led to 12 former players making the appeal to save the hockey of the city.
July 2, 2020, 11:12 pm explore: Sports

Sports Ministry Files Application in Delhi HC to Restore Recognition of 57 NSFs

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday filed an application in the Delhi High Court to allow it to restore the provisional recognitions of 57 National Sports Federations (NSF).
July 1, 2020, 12:03 pm explore: Sports

IOA President Narinder Batra Fears Delhi High Court Order Can Lead to De-recognition

Narinder Batra is worried that de-recognition 54 National Sports Federations lead to the suspension of its status as India's National Olympic Committee.
June 27, 2020, 7:03 pm explore: Sports

AICS President Wants Attorney General's Involvement in NSF Recognition Mess

The Sports Ministry revoked recognition of 54 National Sports Federations due to an Delhi High Court's order
June 27, 2020, 3:24 pm explore: Sports

Kiren Rijiju Eyes August Resumption Without Fans, IOA Wants Flexible Calendar

Bindra was speaking on the occasion of International Olympic Day celebrations where sporting legends and administrators engaged in an impactful webinar discussion on momentum towards post COVID-19 Olympics.
June 23, 2020, 8:08 pm explore: Sports

National Federations of Golf, School Games, Rowing to Get Provisional Government Recognition

Sports Ministry had given provisional recognition to 54 national sports federations till September, leaving out Indian Golf Union, School Games Federation of India and Rowing Federation of India on various grounds.
June 19, 2020, 5:29 pm explore: Sports

Sports Ministry to Establish 1000 District-level Khelo India Centres

Sports Ministry has decided to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres at the district level across the country in a move to tap into the expertise of past sporting champions.
June 19, 2020, 4:33 pm explore: Sports

IM Vijayan's Name to be Sent Padma Shri Award by AIFF to Sports Ministry

A three-time AIFF player of the year, IM Vijayan is one of the most skillful footballers the country has ever produced.
June 17, 2020, 12:09 pm explore: Sports

Eight Facilities Shortlisted as Ministry Eyes Better Results With Khelo India State Centre of Excellence

The support extended will be to Olympic sports, though support can be extended in sports science and allied fields in other sporting disciplines being run in the centre.
June 16, 2020, 5:01 pm explore: Sports

Virdhawal Khade Says He May Have to Consider Retirement if Swimming Pools Don't Open for Training

Virdhawal Khade said if other competitive athletes could follow social distancing while training, swimmers can as well.
June 14, 2020, 4:16 pm explore: Sports

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