sports infrastructure

Amritsar, April 10 The Punjab government will build 6,000 new sports stadiums across the state to promote sports among youth and help keep them away from drugs, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Friday.Around 3,000 stadiums have already been developed, and the new initiative will...

New Delhi, April 10 Discussions focused on establishing timelines for "efficient delivery" and legacy planning as Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare here on Friday, reaffirming India's commitment to hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030.The Games...

Mumbai, April 10 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking performances in the IPL have sparked calls for him to be included in the Indian team, but cricket legend Anil Kumble has advised caution, emphasizing that the young talent's development should not be rushed.Speaking about various issues...

Katra, April 10, 2026: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) reiterated its commitment to developing world-class sports infrastructure and nurturing talent following the historic performance of para-archer Payal Nag on the international stage.The 18-year-old, trained at the Shrine...

Mumbai, April 9 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that Mumbai will soon have a larger stadium, and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has set aside land for this purpose."It will be a stadium with more capacity and located in a place where the crowd can disperse...

Jaipur, April 8 – Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has intensified his criticism of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government by releasing Chapter 17 of his digital series, "Intezaar Shastra." This time, he has raised concerns about the condition of sports infrastructure and the support...

Jammu, April 7 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that drug smuggling from across the border remains a major challenge, not limited to Jammu and Kashmir, but faced by all border states across the country.Abdullah said that his government is working to engage youth by promoting a strong sports...

Kolkata, April 4 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes said on Saturday that he has been entrusted with responsibilities related to India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, describing it as a key to his new role in public life.The seven-time Olympian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given him...

Kolkata, April 4 Indian tennis legend Leander Paes said on Saturday that he has been entrusted with responsibilities related to India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, describing it as a key to his new role in public life.The seven-time Olympian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given him...

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...

Mumbai, April 2 – President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Ajinkya Naik, met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to further the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).The proposed stadium, with a planned seating capacity of...

Mumbai, April 2 Mumbai cricket chief Ajinkya Naik has met officials of the state government to expedite the development of a 1 lakh-capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).Naik recently met officials from City And Industrial Development Corporation Of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO)...

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...

MAIRA MANDRIAN, March 29: Minister Satish Sharma attended the annual sports day at PM Shri NB/Sub Bansi Lal Government High School, emphasizing the importance of sports in youth development and nation building.The event saw active participation from students, teachers, and the local community...

JAMMU, March 29: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, Satish Sharma reiterated the government's strong commitment to transforming the region's sports ecosystem while addressing the closing ceremony of the J&K Men's Hockey Championship 2026.The event was attended by...

New Delhi, March 28 Citing initiatives such as the establishment of over 100 drone clubs in government schools, the Delhi government on Saturday emphasized its focus on technology-driven education.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta felicitated meritorious students and athletes at 'Yashotsav...

Jaipur, March 28 – As the 2026 IPL is set to begin on Saturday, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot released the next chapter of his ongoing series, “Intezaar Shastra,” this time focusing on the sports sector and launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government for what he...

KATHUA, MARCH 26: With a focused approach to engage youth in constructive activities and strengthen sports culture at the grassroots level, the Kathua District Administration, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organized volleyball matches across all 19 blocks of the district...

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...