Sports Ministry tells federations to find 2020 Olympics prospects by end of November
The Department has further advised NSFs to prepare the programme of training and exposures of the medal prospects for the year 2017.
Nov 02, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel approves proposal to hire foreign coaches
Keeping this in view, extension to foreign coaches in future will be given on the basis of their performance as assessed by a committee.
Oct 29, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Sports Ministry puts blame on coach Nikolai for OP Jaisha's water fiasco at Rio Olympics
The committee recommended that in future events, written consent of the athlete should be taken on this matter to avoid any confusion.
Oct 21, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Ministry seeks public feedback on improving India's Olympic results
It has already been announced that government will create a Special Task Force keeping in mind 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Sep 24, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
Railways and Services Sports Control Board fume at being left out of boxing polls
Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India.
Sep 24, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
Gracious Devendra Jhajharia lauds Sports Ministry for unprecedented support; aims for treble in Tokyo Games
The gold medal in men's javelin throw F46 category in the Rio Paralympics made Devendra Jhajharia the most successful Indian para athlete ever but he is in no mood to stop here and is eyeing for a treble in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Sep 23, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
Star cricketers Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma conferred with Arjuna Award
The awardees are given a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress and prize money of Rs 5 lakh.
Sep 16, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into 2016 Rio Olympics debacle
Ministry officials will also visit some of the SAI centres for inspection.
Sep 08, 2016, 18:51 PM IST
OP Jaisha's illness delays Sports Ministry probe into official apathy
Since Jaisha is not permitted to travel, the probe into the allegations of official apathy levelled by her will be delayed.
Aug 26, 2016, 13:59 PM IST
Indian food on Rio Olympics menu: Sports Ministry
The Sports Ministry today said that some athletes had requested for Indian food in the Games village.
Jul 06, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
Sports Ministry calls for grievance redressal system for athletes
The Ministry said the NSFs need to have effective systems in place to ensure that aggrieved athletes are supported well in case of disputes in the international arena.
Jun 17, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
Setback for Sushil Kumar: Name omitted from Wrestling Federation of India's Rio Preparatory camp
Only the quota place earning wrestlers have been included in the list.
May 15, 2016, 18:36 PM IST
Sushil Kumar or Narsingh Yadav: Wrestling Federation of India likely to take final decision on Tuesday
Sushil is contemplating approaching Sports Minister if his demand for a trial is not accepted by WFI.
May 13, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Where's the Olympic spirit: Ministry hits out at Hockey India for fielding second-string SAG team
Most established players of the Indian team are busy playing the Hockey India League which has coincided with the 12th South Asian Games.
Feb 12, 2016, 18:37 PM IST
National School Games to be held at 4-5 venues annually: Govt
The objective is to ensure proper promotion and development of various games at the school level with the twin aim of early identification of talent and ensuring physical fitness of children, the Sports Ministry said in a release.
Jan 02, 2016, 22:32 PM IST
We do not get any grant from government: IOA
Mehta said that it had already written to the Sports Ministry to stop this practice six months back.
Jan 01, 2016, 18:00 PM IST
Judo chief stays defiant, says will not resign
Mukesh Kumar served as the secretary general of JFI for two terms before taking over the post of president.
Nov 04, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assures help to ace shooter Ronjan Sodhi
Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that he will look into Ronjan Sodhi's mistreatment claims to ensure that a positive environment is created for sportspersons.
Oct 23, 2015, 16:41 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
Target Olympic Podium Scheme has been a big support: Saina Nehwal
One of India's top medal prospect at next year's Olympics, World No. 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal said the Sports Ministry's TOP scheme has been of immense help in her preparation for the Rio Games.
Oct 08, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
