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Raipur: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Wednesday said Chhattisgarh is witnessing a shift in its ground realities. The areas that were once affected by Naxal violence are now turning towards sports and youth development. Ahead of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, she told ETV Bharat that the Centre's focus is on providing opportunities and a national platform to youth from tribal and previously disturbed regions. She called it a "historic journey." She ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Established in 1986 with the aim of uplifting tribal communities from the remote Abujhmarh region of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram has quietly grown into an unlikely cradle for football talent. The Ramakrishna Mission Football Academy (RKMFA) in the Ashram is about 250 km from the state capital Raipur and its impact was visible at the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, where more than a doz ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Established in 1986 with the aim of uplifting tribal communities from the remote Abujhmarh region of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram has quietly grown into an unlikely cradle for football talent. The Ramakrishna Mission Football Academy (RKMFA) in the Ashram is about 250 km from the state capital Raipur and its impact was visible at the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, where more than a doz ...Read More >
Jagdalpur: In a remarkable display of determination, Suraj Mashi clinched the silver medal in the men's 5000m event at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), competing despite wearing borrowed spikes. According to a release, Suraj is also part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they can get to improve their performance, as running is the only skill that has brought them this far and can one day change their lives ...Read More >
Jagdalpur, March 31: Suraj Mashi and his few friends training at the athletics track in Nashik are busy doubling up as wide eyed fan boys watching their seniors do the drills to improve their performance. Only difference being, they are busy taking mental notes that they can implement when they begin their training drills. Suraj is part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they could get to improve their performan ...Read More >
Raipur, Mar 31 (PTI) Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest men and women athletes respectively in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Tuesday. For hosts Chhattisgarh, Siddharth Nagesh clinched a shot put gold and discus throw silver while Tilak Barsel bagged the men's 100m silver. Shiv Kumar and Prithvi led their 100m races respectively from start to finish to capture the golden double for their state. Shiv Kumar clocked 10.58 s ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon, both from Jharkhand, were crowned the fastest men and women athletes in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 at the Kreeda Parisar ground in Jagdalpur on Tuesday. Further, Siddharth Nagesh clinched a shot put gold and discus throw silver while Tilak Barsel bagged the men's 100m silver for hosts Chhattisgarh, according to a release. Shiv Kumar and Prithvi led their 100m races respectively fr ...Read More >
Jagdalpur (Chattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): In a remarkable display of determination, Suraj Mashi clinched the silver medal in the men's 5000m event at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), competing despite wearing borrowed spikes. According to a release, Suraj is also part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they can get to improve their performance, as running is the only skill that has brought them this f ...Read More >
Jagdalpur: In a remarkable display of determination, Suraj Mashi clinched the silver medal in the men's 5000m event at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), competing despite wearing borrowed spikes. According to a release, Suraj is also part of a group of tribal athletes who can't really afford to pay for a coach every month and have to rely on whatever help they can get to improve their performance, as running is the only skill that has brought them this far and can one day change their lives ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former ace Tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming electoral season. The tennis legend Leander Paes previously debuted in politics with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in 2021, and has officially joined the BJP today. Expressing his gratitude for the new platform, ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi won gold in the women's 5,000m with a strong finishing sprint, while Maharashtra dominated the men's event with a 1-2 finish on day six of the Khelo India Tribal Games, where rain disrupted athletics and Karnataka extended its lead in the medal tally through wrestling successes. Arunachal Pradesh middle-distance runner Ngi clinched gold in the women's 5,000m race, while Maharashtra secured a top-two finish in the men's category on day six of the Khelo India T ...Read More >
Raipur, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh's middle-distance runner Nedi Ngi clinched the women's 5000m gold while Maharashtra completed an impressive 1-2 in the men's category before unseasonal rains forced the organisers to cancel the evening session on the opening day of athletics competitions on day 6 of the in the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 on Monday. Ngi held herself back till the last lap before sprinting in the final 200m to seal the gold medal with a time of 18:24.66s while ...Read More >
Odisha athletes delivered a stellar performance at the first Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh, winning 17 medals across swimming and weightlifting. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the athletes for their dedication and hard work. He praised their achievements and expressed pride in their success. The athletes secured 11 medals in swimming, including 4 gold and 7 bronze, while weightlifters added 6 medals with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. CM Majhi highlighted the athle ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced in New Delhi on Monday. "There can't be a better opportunity to integrate our young women across ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir sport council informed that the Kashmir leg of the national games will be held for four days from February 23 to 26 for the snow sports competitions. The first leg of the games, featuring ice sports, was held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26. "Ride the slopes, chase the speed, seize the moment...From swift glides to fierce finishes -- Gulmarg hosts the ultimate winter sports celebration, February 23-26, 2026," the council said on X. Last year, the games had to be held from Mar ...Read More >
Jaipur, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympian Sift Kaur Samra is confident that the shooting sport, which was discontinued as a medal event for both the 2022 Birmingham and 2026 Glasgow editions, will be included as a discipline when India hosts the Commonwealth Games at Ahmedabad in 2030. Sift Kaur said that as India are hosting the 2030 CWG, national shooters will get a big chance to showcase their talent and secure a bagful of medals in front of their home crowd. "I am thrilled that India is host ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Tuesday reiterated his govt's strong commitment towards sports and youth empowerment, reports Joken Ete.Speaking at the inauguration of the 69th National School Games (U-17 boys & girls -- boxing) at the Khelo India Indoor Stadium, Khandu said, "For us, sports is not just about competition; it is about character-building, discipline, teamwork and resilience. These values shape great citizens as much as they shape great athletes."Highlighting the govt ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Similar to the Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar earlier this year, the University Games will be spread across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. More than 5,000 athletes from universities across the country are expected to participate in the 12-day sporting event, according to an official press release. New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) is set t ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, calling it one of the most advanced in the world. Shah emphasized the government's aim to make India number one in every field by 2047, crediting PM Modi for transforming sports in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex and asserted that the government's goal is to make India number one in every field by 2047. The Veer Savarkar Sports Complex was b ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, constructed at a cost of about Rs 825 crore, at Naranpura, Ahmedabad. On this occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, along with many other dignitaries, were present, as per a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Addressing t ...Read More >
Mansukh Mandaviya said Indian sport must place athletes at the centre of every decision. Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said Indian sport must place athletes at the centre of every decision, as he set out a long-term roadmap to push the country into the world's top-10 sporting nations. Mandaviya said the government's ongoing reforms from Fit India and Khelo India to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) were designed to build a holistic ecosystem where athletes, not admin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): India witnessed one of the largest sporting mobilisations in its history on Friday, as approximately 30 crore people across all States and Union Territories participated in celebration of the National Sports Day 2025, marking the 120th birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, led the national celebrations with a floral tribute at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national c ...Read More >
The tranquil waters of Dal Lake are going to witness a major splash and bouts of amusement as Khelo India Water Games-2025 will begin from Thursday - a first in the Himalayan region. More than 800 athletes and officials from 28 states and eight Union territories are converging in summer capital to participate in events like rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The water sports national festival also features demonstration events like water skiing, dragon boat and Shikara race. The three-day event, b ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): In a significant boost to India international school sports movement, the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) is collaborating with the Adani International School to enhance the nation sports education framework for globally aligned schools, according to a release from Adani Sportsline. Namrata Adani, Promoter of Adani International School, who now joins the Advisory Board of ISSO, is driving the initiative to actively shape its vision ...Read More >
India's boxing contingent of 40 promising youngsters is ready to make its mark at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships, which kicks off on July 30 and run until August 12 at the iconic Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament, organised by Asian Boxing in association with World Boxing and the Thailand Boxing Association, will bring together 396 boxers from 26 nations. It features two age groups U19 (born between 2007 and 2008) and U22 (born between 2004 and 2006) with b ...Read More >
Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam expressed dissatisfaction over inadequate facilities at the Khelo India centre in Panchkula, issuing show-cause notices to 15 officials. Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam on Thursday expressed strong dissatisfaction over inadequate facilities at the Khelo India centre located at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. The minister took swift action, issuing show-cause notices to 15 officials following a surprise inspection. Surprise Visit Reveals Serious Sh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya has urged citizens to keep the ongoing momentum of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement with full power ahead of the 31st edition of the cycling drive, scheduled pan-India with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) on July 13, according to a release from SAI media. Set to take place in full swing across 6,000+ locations pan-India and an estimated 50,000 participation, one of the ...Read More >
Dr. Mandaviya noted that such partnerships reflect a holistic approach to national wellness, where corporations are not just profit-driven entities but collaborators in India's developmental journey through physical and mental well-being. In a powerful reaffirmation of India's nationwide fitness movement, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) is set to host the 31st edition of "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" on July 13, 2025, across more than 6,000 locations. The event, which has grown f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Wednesday paid a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre recognised under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu joined her, Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) President Sahdev Yadav, and CEO Ashwani Kumar. The Weightlifting Warriors Academy, founded by the C ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Wednesday paid a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre recognised under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu joined her, Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) President Sahdev Yadav, and CEO Ashwani Kumar. The Weightlifting Warriors Academy, founded by the C ...Read More >
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