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
Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand in Government's 8-member Olympics task force
Bindra, Gopichand and former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha were the only three former sportspersons named in the task force.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Padma Award: What more I need to do? Pankaj Advani asks Sports Minister after being snubbed for prestigious award
Advani, who has pocketed eight world titles in the last eight years, was in race for the third highest civilian award of the country.
Jan 26, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
U-17 FIFA World Cup: Hosts India's preparation in disarray, coach Nicolai Adam set to be sacked for 'physical abuse'
Nicolai was appointed in 2015 as head coach to assemble a competitive Indian team to play in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup to be held in six cities across the country from October 6 to 28.
Jan 25, 2017, 21:03 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
Sports Minister Vijay Goel inaugurates Khelo India competitions
Approximately 1000 participants from more than 25 states and union territories are taking part in the competitions.
Jan 15, 2017, 19:00 PM IST
After IOA annuls own decision on Kalmadi-Chautala's appointment, Sunita Godara claims chief has made a mockery of sports
Godara insisted that the officials heading the IOA do not deserve to be in sports and, therefore, the Sports Ministry should take strict action against them.
Jan 10, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas opens in Bengaluru
The 14th edition of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, billed as the largest convergence of Indian Diaspora, began in the country's IT hub on Saturday with the spotlight on the role of youth in transforming the society and India's potential to play the role of a 'Vishwa Guru' again.
Jan 07, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra lauds Sports Ministry's decision to suspend Indian Olympic Association
The suspension holds ground until IOA decides to reverse their decision of appointing Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala.
Dec 31, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
IOA Controversy: Sports Ministry suspends Indian Olympic Association for appointing Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Singh Chautala
The Sports Ministry on Friday temporarily suspended the defiant Indian Olympic Association (IOA) till the time it reverses the decision to make the scam tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its life presidents.
Dec 30, 2016, 21:43 PM IST
IOA Controversy: Abhay Singh Chautala follows Suresh Kalmadi, says he is ready to relinquish life presidency
On Tuesday, during its annual general meeting, IOA named Kalmadi and Chautala as life time presidents.
Dec 29, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
IOA controversy: Sports minister Vijay Goel accuses N Ramachandran of equally guilty in appointments
Goel informed that the sports ministry has now issued a show cause notice to the IOA and given it time till tomorrow to respond.
Dec 29, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
Won't step down from IOA life president's post, insists Abhay Chautala
Tainted former Indian Olympic Association president Abhay Singh Chautala on Wednesday hit back at Sports Minister Vijay Goel.
Dec 28, 2016, 22:56 PM IST
Sports Ministry issues showcause notice to IOA; Suresh Kalmadi declines life presidency
The IOA during its annual general meeting named Kalmadi and Chautala as life time presidents.
Dec 28, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
Ajay Maken condemns Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala appointments as IOA presidents, says could dent India's image
The Sports Minister yesterday lashed out at the IOA for making tainted Kalmadi and Chautala as life presidents of the sports body.
Dec 28, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
IOA controversy: Vijay Goel has failed as a Sports Minister, says Abhay Singh Chautala
Kalmadi and Chautala were made Life Presidents by the IOA at its Annual General Meeting in Chennai yesterday.
Dec 28, 2016, 12:17 PM IST
Controversies that rocked sports in 2016: From Russia's doping scandal to Shobhaa De's shameful tweet
Before we say bye-bye to 2016, here's a look at the controversies which have rocked the sporting world this year.
Russia Doping: Trapped in its own design
Dec 16, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi danced on `Rang barse` - Watch video
A video has surfaced on social media showing former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee shaking a leg on the occasion of Holi.
Dec 03, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel asks PSUs, PSBs to contribute for promotion of sports
Under the NSDF, top athletes have been supported for their preparation for major international tournaments.
Nov 24, 2016, 22:12 PM IST
Govt felicitates World Cup winning Kabaddi players; Vijay Goel vows to make it Olympic discipline
India had defeated Iran 38-29 in the summit clash to take its third World crown.
Nov 03, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
