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Resolution passed to transfer sports to Concurrent List from the State List, says Sports Minister Vijay Goel

The transfer of sports in the Concurrent List has been a tricky issue since such an effort of the sports ministry had failed in 2009 when a Bill was withdrawn due to lack of consensus among the states.

Oct 27, 2016, 19:42 PM IST

Rio post-mortem: Sports Minister Vijay Goel holds 2016 Olympics review meeting with NSFs

Participating in the discussions, the representatives of the NSFs emphasised the need for increased funding for sports.

Sep 29, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Rio Paralympic medallists to be recommended for Padma awards

India won four medals -- two gold, a silver and a bronze -- at the Paralympics in Rio earlier this month.

Sep 23, 2016, 15:37 PM IST

Finally! Paralympic medallists to get equal treatment, to be considered for Khel Ratna

India have won four medals at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, two gold, one silver and one bronze.

Sep 18, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

Another step towards securing India's future in sports, Vijay Goel announces 'Talent Hunt' portal

The portal will allow talented children to stake their claim for support including admission to sports training centres from the comforts of their homes.

Sep 15, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Then this happened: Sports minister Goel Vijay non-committal on Khel Ratna for paralympic medallists

An Olympic medallist directly qualifies for the Khel Ratna award during an Olympic year but Goel said there is no such policy in place for the paralympians.

Sep 14, 2016, 20:07 PM IST

Sports Minister Vijay Goel requests PM Narendra Modi to meet India's Paralympics heroes

The Indian paralympic team has so far won an impressive tally of three medals in Rio de Janeiro.

Sep 13, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

Sports minister meets Vijender Singh to plan way forward for Indian boxing

India have been without a smooth-running federation for the last four years.

Sep 10, 2016, 23:11 PM IST

Vijay Goel vows to work 24/7 as Sports Minister

Goel also promised to do something new in the department with a fresh vision.

Jul 06, 2016, 20:31 PM IST

Anju Bobby George quits as president of Kerala Sports Council

Earlier, in an open letter to E.P. Jayarajan, Anju demanded a thorough probe into the activities of the Kerala Sports Council for the past decade.

Jun 22, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

58 weightlifters caught for doping last year: Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

The Sports Minister's revelations came just a few days after India has been placed at the third spot in worldwide dope violation in 2014.

May 03, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Modi govt renames Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan as Khelo India; Congress sulks

The move left the Congress fuming as this is not the first time that Rajiv Gandhi's name is being dropped from a scheme by BJP.

Apr 20, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Shillong to hold badminton competitions; Meghalaya continue as co-hosts of South Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to open the games in Guwahati on February 5, which is being co-hosted by Assam and Meghalaya from February 5 to 16.

Jan 09, 2016, 23:06 PM IST

Milkha Singh for time-bound plan to produce top athletes

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Sunday said the government should chart out a time-bound plan with the help of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and other sports bodies to produce athletes who excel internationally.

Dec 13, 2015, 22:27 PM IST

Govt formally grants Rs 200 crore to J&K for sports activities

With an objective to boost the sporting activities in the state, the Sports Ministry on Friday formally sanctioned a central assistance of Rs 200 crore to Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 09, 2015, 18:10 PM IST

NSFs need to learn from its overseas counterparts: Sarbananda Sonowal

Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that Indian sports federations should learn from its overseas counterparts to prepare athletes for the Rio Olympics next year.

Sep 25, 2015, 21:50 PM IST

We can win at least 10 medals in Rio Olympics: Sports Minister

Claiming that the preparations of Indian athletes for next year's Olympics have been going on satisfactorily, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said the country can win at least 10 medals in the Rio Games.

Sep 24, 2015, 20:16 PM IST