sports development

Kolkata, March 31: Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and the growth of sports in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of the elections in West Bengal.Paes, a multiple Grand...

New Delhi, March 29 Olympic bronze medallist and six-time world champion Indian boxer M C Mary Kom said on Sunday that she is considering a move into professional boxing.The 43-year-old, who became the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal with a bronze in the 2012 London Games, is...

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated athletes at the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards in New Delhi. During the event, Dr. Mandaviya expressed pride in honoring athletes who have made the country proud. He added that this award inspires and encourages...

Lucknow, March 24 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that their government will build sports colleges in every district, so that when the 100th edition of the Commonwealth Games is held in Ahmedabad in 2030, the sportspersons from the state could lead the country."We...

New Delhi, March 24 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association, P.T. Usha, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accompanied by her son Ujjwal. She expressed her gratitude for the Prime Minister's blessings, guidance, and constant inspiration in a meeting she described as one that...

New Delhi, March 16 With India hosting several international competitions and also set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a comprehensive industry report titled "India's Sports Startup Ecosystem: Current Status and Emerging Pathways" was unveiled by Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao here on...

New Delhi, March 15 – Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha said on Sunday that the real foundation of India’s sporting success lies in its villages, small towns, and schools, emphasizing that discovering and nurturing talent at the grassroots level will be crucial for the country’s...

New Delhi, March 15 – The President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), P.T. Usha, believes that India's ambition to host major multi-sport events such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Summer Olympics reflects the nation's growing confidence in its sporting future.Addressing...

Bengaluru, March 13 Kemp Football Club will begin its Indian Women's League 2 campaign against Suruchi Sangha FC of Kolkata on March 25, as the Bengaluru-based side aims for promotion to the top tier.Formed only four years ago, Kemp FC has quickly emerged as one of the most promising teams in...

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), March 12 – Vicharpur village in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district, popularly known as "Mini Brazil" for its deep-rooted football culture, is set to receive a major boost with the construction of a state-of-the-art football ground worth Rs 5.10 crore.The project, to be...

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bashrath Qayoom inaugurated the provincial-level inter-district boys' cricket tournament at the Sports Stadium in Pulwama, with 22 teams participating.March 11, Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Bashrath Qayoom, today inaugurated the provincial-level...

New Delhi, March 10 Two-time Winter Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the sports ministry to develop proper skiing infrastructure in Gulmarg so that Indian athletes can train for global competitions and aim for medals at the Asian level.Arif, who achieved the country's best performance in...

Gandhinagar, March 10 – The Gujarat government has allocated ₹2,006 crore for the Department of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities in the state budget, with plans to develop Olympic-level infrastructure and position Gujarat as a "global sports hub," Minister Jitu Vaghani told the Legislative...

New Delhi, March 9 – Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level meeting with the New Zealand sports delegation on Monday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two...

New Delhi, March 9 Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held discussions with a delegation from New Zealand on Monday, focusing on strengthening collaboration in high-performance sports through joint training camps, coaching exchanges, and knowledge sharing in sports science, analytics, and athlete...

Hyderabad, February 9 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to prepare plans for sports development with the aim of "the state hosting the Olympics and Commonwealth Games" and for sportspersons from the state winning medals at the international level.Reddy, who...

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the 'Asmita League' was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, today.She encouraged women to participate in sports in large numbers and emphasized the...

Mumbai, March 6 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday the establishment of 25 centres of excellence and 96 sports development hubs to ensure maximum participation of athletes from the state in the 2036 Olympic Games.Presenting the 2026-27 budget in the state...

Malappuram (Kerala), March 1 The Syndicate of the Calicut University has decided to allocate 35 acres of land for the construction of a FIFA-standard international stadium, proposed by the state government, at an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore, officials said on Sunday.In a statement, the...

Minister Satish Sharma congratulated the J&K cricket team on winning the Ranji Trophy, calling it a significant moment in the region's sporting history.February 28, Srinagar: Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, on Friday...