Ministry promises video-graphed trials, observers to ensure fair selection across sportsIn an effort to bring transparency to the selection process in Indian sports, the sports ministry plans to introduce video-recorded trials ...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
PT Usha says regulatory body proposed by sports bill will hurt autonomy, might get IOC reactionIndian Olympic Association President PT Usha has voiced concerns over the Draft National Sports Governance Bill. She argues that creating a...
18 Oct, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
Athletes in country to be issued digital certificates, says Anurag ThakurSports minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday announced that the government will issue digital certificates to registered athletes across the c...
29 Feb, 2024, 01.29 PM IST
Sports Ministry to spend Rs 190 crore on training of athletes for CWG and AsiadThe ministry has finalised the Annual Calendar of Training & Competitions (ACTCs) for 33 Sports disciplines and earmarked a sum of Rs 259 c...
04 Apr, 2022, 08.58 PM IST
If needed, there is provision to revise budget allocation for sports: Kiren RijijuIn the last financial year, the government had allocated Rs 2826.92 crore for sports, which was later revised to Rs 1800.15 crore because o...
03 Feb, 2021, 05.09 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju takes note of IOA-ministry clash, says autonomy of NSFs must be maintained at any costSports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the government is in no mood to interfere in the functioning of National Sports Federations, ...
18 Apr, 2020, 02.26 PM IST
379 sportspersons failed dope tests in last 4 years: MinistryIn a written reply, Sports Minister Vijay Goel listed the number of dope offenders in the last four years, according to information receive...
22 Nov, 2016, 04.49 PM IST
Confusion over support regarding move to oust IOA chief N RamachandranA National Sports Federation chief has demanded calling off the Special General Body Meeting of Indian Olympic Association
16 Jun, 2015, 04.45 PM IST
More support coming for move to oust IOA chief N RamachandranBasketball Federation of India headed by K Govindraj also demanded Ramachandran's ouster but it is not clear whether his faction is recogni...
15 May, 2015, 08.59 PM IST
Nine sports upgraded to 'high priority' category by Sports MinistryAthletics, badminton, hockey, shooting, tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, archery and boxing have been put in the high priority list by the...
23 Mar, 2015, 02.54 PM IST
Sports bodies shouldn't run like oligarchies: Arun JaitleyJaitley's remarks, which he made as a chief guest at the Conference of Ministers and Secretaries of States/Union Territories in-charge of Y...
21 Mar, 2015, 05.26 PM IST
Sports Bill to be introduced in Winter Session of ParliamentThe government today said that the National Sports Development Bill was "ready" and it will be introduced in Parliament .
24 Sep, 2014, 06.12 PM IST
National Sports Federations should be accountable, says Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal"Let them enjoy their autonomy but at the same time they have to perform as per the expectations of the people of the country."
02 Jul, 2014, 01.24 PM IST
NSFs must recognise & highlight government's support: Sports MinistrySports Ministry asked all National Sports Federations (NSFs) to acknowledge & highlight govt's support for all those events that are being ...
24 Dec, 2013, 06.12 PM IST
SAI decides to appoint CEOs to professionalise NSF workingThe Sports Authority of India has decided to appoint qualified CEOs to professionalise the management of National Sports Federations.
18 Dec, 2013, 01.30 PM IST
Five reasons why Ajay Maken's Sports Bill should have been rejectedPurely from a business of sports and practicality standpoint, it is difficult to support the draft Sports Bill, despite its attempt to prof...
04 Sep, 2011, 09.48 AM IST
- Kalmadi hopeful of resolving autonomy issue amicably
Hailing the new Sports Minister's move of bringing hockey and football back in the 'priority list' in the Olympic year, IOA President Sures...
24 Apr, 2008, 01.55 PM IST