Union Sports Minister

Anurag Thakur: Indian Men's Hockey Team not only won medals but also the hearts of Indians

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur praised the Indian men's hockey team for securing a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. The men won their first medal in hockey in 41 years at the Games after defeating Germany 5–4 in blue.

Aug 05, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Rajyavardhan Rathore calls Akshay Kumar 'true sportsman'

The Toilet: Ek Prem Katha actor lauded Rathore for his efforts to encourage sports.

Feb 07, 2018, 14:52 PM IST

Sports Minister Vijay Goel hails new BWF Junior World No 1 Lakshya Sen

Sen hails from Almora district in Uttarakhand.

Feb 02, 2017, 23:03 PM IST

Zaira Wasim involved in Twitter 'Dangal' with Sports minister Vijay Goel

She shot to fame after playing a young Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khan's blockbuster wrestling biopic Dangal.

Jan 20, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

AAP files criminal complaint against Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday filed a criminal complaint against Union Sports Minister and Bhartiye Janta Party MP Vijay Goel for alleged tax evasion and corruption.

Oct 21, 2016, 18:20 PM IST

Vijay Goel returns from Rio, says will clear all 'misconceptions' with facts

Denying his involvement in any miff with the Summer Games organisers, the Sports Minister wrote on Twitter that there seems to be some misunderstanding.

Aug 14, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

Who knows Vijay Goel in Rio? asks enraged Dhanraj Pillay

India's sports minister drew widespread criticism on Friday after the organisers of the Rio Olympics reportedly accused his entourage of "aggressive and rude" behaviour at the Games.

Aug 13, 2016, 08:56 AM IST