sports infrastructure

The picturesque tourist destination of Sanasar, located approximately 130 kilometers from Jammu, is set to have its first nine-hole golf course, which is expected to be operational by mid-2026.This initiative is part of the Jammu and Kashmir government's efforts to promote tourism, with a...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Friday that the world will witness the state's passion for sports as it hosts the World Athletics Indoor Championships, 2028.The state is looking forward to welcoming athletes and fans from across the globe and showcasing...

New Delhi, March 18 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received feedback from working women, teachers, students, and sportspersons on Wednesday regarding the upcoming Delhi annual budget for 2026-27.The budget will be shaped through public opinion and participation, Gupta said.The 2026-27 budget is...

JAMMU, March 16: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a review meeting to assess the performance of the Youth Services & Sports Department and the J&K Sports Council, focusing on expanding youth engagement in sports and creative activities across the Union Territory.Officials highlighted that...

New Delhi, March 15 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sunday for enhanced public-private partnerships to provide a new direction to India's sports economy.Addressing a gathering at the final match of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup here, he said, "The government, through a series of...

New Delhi, March 15 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sunday for enhanced public-private partnerships to provide renewed impetus to India’s sports economy.Addressing a gathering at a polo tournament supported by private corporate sponsors, the Defence Minister said, “The government...

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...

New Delhi, March 14: Former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Singh Thakur said that efforts should be made to bring back former athletes into the Indian sporting ecosystem as coaches and mentors, adding that the country is wasting a valuable resource by leaving...

Mandya (Karnataka), March 14 Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy laid the foundation stone for a multi-purpose indoor stadium, to be built at a cost of Rs 14 crore in Mandya under the Central...

Jaipur, March 14 Amidst increasing traffic, the Rajasthan government is exploring the possibility of an elevated traffic corridor along the Dravyavati river here, an official said.To this end, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has approved the preparation of a detailed project report...

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...

Hyderabad, March 12 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Netflix Eyeline Studios Global VFX and Virtual Production Hub here on Thursday and invited the OTT leader to set up a larger facility in the 'Bharat Future City', being developed by the state government on the outskirts...

Dehradun, March 11 Following the successful hosting of the 38th National Games last year, the Uttarakhand government is expanding sports facilities at the grassroots level by constructing mini-stadiums in every block across the state.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed the...

Gandhinagar, March 10 The Gujarat government has made a "historic" budgetary allocation of ₹1,331 crore with the aim of transforming the state into a sports hub and developing Ahmedabad as an "Olympic-ready" city, cabinet minister Jitu Vaghani informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday...

New Delhi, March 10 – Two-time Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has praised the Khelo India Winter Games while also urging the Union sports ministry to develop world-class infrastructure on the slopes of Gulmarg to help Indian athletes prepare for international winter sports competitions.The Alpine...

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...

Mumbai, March 10. Having consistently hosted major international events such as the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments for five years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Maharashtra, along with the ATP Organizing Committee, has decided to directly extend tennis...

In the Nagri block, near the Kathua district headquarters, new sports infrastructure has been developed to promote sports in rural areas and encourage youth participation.Badminton and volleyball courts have been constructed in the panchayats of Muthi Jagir and Khaniara at a cost of...

Chandigarh, March 9 – Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora accused the Congress on Monday of avoiding debates in the Assembly to conceal its "politically bankrupt" record.He contrasted the Opposition's unfulfilled promises with the achievements of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led...

Hyderabad, March 9 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called for creating world-class infrastructure at the proposed Young India Sports University and modernizing key stadiums to produce Olympic-level athletes from the state, on Monday.The Chief Minister held a review meeting with...