Vice President Venkaiah Naidu called for an urgent revival of sporting culture in India. He said that sports, yoga, or any physical activity must become integral to people’s daily routine for good health and stress-free life. Naidu addressed Punjab University and congratulated it for winning the coveted Maulana Abul Kalam …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju laid foundation stones for different sports facilities, costing over 12 crores in Leh, Ladakh. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Radha Krishna Mathur was also present. Rijiju laid the foundation for a synthetic track and AstroTurf for football in Lahat Open Stadium. Speaking on occasion, Rijiju said that …

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred this year’s National Sports and Adventure Awards virtually on National Sports Day. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and many other dignitaries attended the ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Rijiju addressed the gathering and thanked the president for honoring the award …

Arjun Awardee, Padmashree Awardee Bula Choudhary, flagged off a Fit India Freedom Run event at the Netaji Subhash Eastern Centre. The regional center of Sports Authority of India in Kolkata had organized the run. Choudhary is also a former national women’s swimming champion who became the first woman to swim …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said Indian shooters would train without traveling away from their home ranges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He announced that the decision applies to shooters of all categories viz. elite, developmental, and Khelo India. They will avail ammunition and targets from Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range and …

The Sports Authority of India regional center, Mumbai organized an online interaction with Table Tennis player Madhurika Patkar. The paddler had won the Arjuna Awards in 2020, at the virtual National Sports Awards. She spoke about the importance of the ongoing Fit India Freedom Run. The Sports Ministry organizes this …

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju virtually interacted with World Anti Doping Agency President Witold Banka and reiterated India’s commitment towards promoting Clean Sports.  Speaking at the meeting, Rijiju said, “For years I have worked towards promoting Clean Sports, and now as Sports Minister of India, the …