sports development

RAJOURI, April 11, 2026: In a historic achievement, young boxer Mohd Yasser has become the first international boxer from Jammu and Kashmir. Supported under the Khelo India Scheme, he will represent India at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship in Uzbekistan, starting May 1.Coming from a...

New Delhi, April 9 – The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) welcomed the decision of the Delhi High Court on Thursday not to issue a stay on its recognition as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball in India.This development comes after a Division Bench of the High Court took up...

Mizoram enhances its sports development efforts with a new paragliding site: Mizoram Minister Prof. Lalnilawma inaugurates the Champhai District Aerosports Association Paragliding Take-off site and the Eco Cultural Park.Aizawl, April 8, 2026: Mizoram is actively positioning itself as a leading...

Ahmedabad, April 4: Athletes from the Adani Sportsline Academy won 98 medals across Speed Skating, Skateboarding, Tennis, and Basketball in the 2025–26 season, competing in district, state, and national events between April 2025 and February 2026.The total includes 33 gold, 32 silver, and 33...

Raipur, April 3 – Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia emphasized the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur on Friday.Both...

Raipur, April 3 – The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, hosted by Chhattisgarh, concluded on Friday on a high note, with Karnataka emerging as the overall champion.The multi-sport event, aimed at identifying hidden talent from tribal and remote areas of the country, witnessed...

President Droupadi Murmu stated today that the sporting talent of the country's youth, including tribal communities, represents a valuable social asset for the nation. In her article titled "Tribal Sports Talent: Our National Pride," President Murmu emphasized that continued strengthening of the...

New Delhi, April 3 – Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views on Friday that ongoing support for tribal athletes through initiatives like the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports...

Raipur, April 2 Odisha concluded its impressive campaign by winning both the men’s and women’s hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. The men's final saw Odisha beat Jharkhand 4-1, while the women’s final was...

Raipur, April 1: Players from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram have helped Chhattisgarh qualify for the knockout stage of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, highlighting the institution's growing influence in nurturing football talent from one of the country's most...

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...