youth sports

New Delhi, April 11 Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that plans are underway to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.The minister met a Commonwealth Sport delegation headed by its...

Jaipur, April 8 – Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade inaugurated the Indian Football League, organized by Rajasthan United Football Club, at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Wednesday.Addressing the audience, the Governor emphasized that sports play a vital role in maintaining both...

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 Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) is a "grand confluence" of unity, culture, and sporting excellence, and has emerged as a historic platform for tribal talent, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday.Addressing the closing ceremony of the first edition of...

The Jammu district emerged as the overall winner in both the men's and women's categories at the 20th J&K Union Territory Fencing Championship, held at the M.A. Stadium.The three-day championship, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association in collaboration with the Jammu and...

Gandhidham (Gujarat), March 22 A total of 32 teams will compete for top honors when the boys U-15 team competition of the 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior and Cadet National Table Tennis Championships begins here on Monday.Players from West Bengal are the clear favorites, topping the cumulative...

New Delhi, March 19 – The opening ceremony of the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta will be held on October 29, followed by a six-day sporting schedule from October 30 to November 4.Malta is set to welcome around 1,200 athletes aged between 14 and 18, representing 74 nations and...

New Delhi, March 19 The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Malta and Gozo from October 29 to November 4 next year.The opening ceremony will take place on October 29, followed by a six-day sporting program from October 30 to November 4.The Games will feature eight...

Mumbai, March 18 Having become the youngest Asian to enter the top-20 of world squash rankings, 17-year-old Anahat Singh knows that breaking the top-10 barrier will be much harder as she strives for excellence at the highest level.Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa reached as high as 10th in...

Jammu, March 17: The Samvedna Club today unveiled jerseys for the upcoming Jammu Veteran League Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament at the M.A. Stadium. The distinguished guests included Brijesh Sharma and Ajay Sharma. The tournament, which will take place from March 18–31, aims to discourage youth...

New Delhi, March 14 Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Saturday that the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh aims to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the capital and provide young athletes with opportunities to compete and prepare for higher-level competitions.Speaking at the finals of the...

The Jammu & Kashmir Police in Ganderbal inaugurated the Police Martyr’s Volleyball Tournament at Chattergul, Kangan, as part of the Civic Action Programme. The programme aims to promote sportsmanship, youth engagement, and strengthen relations between the police and the public.Srinagar, March...

New Delhi, March 13 Women's cricket in India has grown exponentially, with participation doubling across 14 states since 2020, according to a study commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom.The survey, which covered over 10,000 women, has found that the proportion of women who say they...

In celebration of the historic victory of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma honored the players during a function held at the M.A. Stadium in Jammu.Congratulating the...

ASMITA League Athletics event held in KokrajharAn athletics event under the ASMITA League was organized at the Sports Authority of India Training Centre in Kokrajhar to mark International Women's Day.The program was organized by Mera Yuva Bharat in collaboration with the district...

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced that the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held in Chhattisgarh between March 26th and April 6th. The inaugural edition of the Tribal Games will be held in three cities of the state, including Raipur...

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today unveiled the logo for the Cycling League of India, the world's first franchise-based road cycling league. Describing the initiative as a transformative step for cycling in the country, Mr. Mandaviya stated that the launch represents a...

Bengaluru, March 4 – Three promising young players from Karnataka will represent India at the upcoming ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championship 2026 Finals, which will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from March 29 to April 10.This continental tournament is considered the highest level of...

New Delhi, March 2 In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sports, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate...

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, announced today a special edition of the "Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) League" in New Delhi. The league will commemorate International Women's Day on the 8th of this month. Addressing a...