A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Tasked to work on India''s 2036 Olympic bid, 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad: Leander PaesTennis legend Leander Paes will focus on India's 2036 Olympic bid and youth development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned him this...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Operation Sindoor a befitting reply to terror attacks in India, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Sikkim's 50th anniversary. He stated Operation Sindoor was a response to terrorism after the Pahalga...
29 May, 2025, 12.13 PM IST
Going to take another 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion: Leander PaesTennis legend Leander Paes believes India needs a decade to produce another Grand Slam champion. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing ...
25 Sep, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
We need to create more heroes to make India a sports superpower: Vijender SinghBoxer-turned-politician Vijender Singh feels India needs more heroes beyond cricket to inspire the future generations if the country wants ...
26 Jul, 2024, 02.53 PM IST
Assam hopes to host National Games once again: CM Sarma to Union Minister Anurag Singh ThakurAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur attended the Opening Ceremony of ...
20 Feb, 2024, 11.16 AM IST
What India should do to become a sporting superpowerWhile the government has introduced several key initiatives such as Khelo India program, Fit India movement, Target Olympic Podium scheme, ...
24 Mar, 2023, 03.34 PM IST
India to see phenomenal results at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Anju Bobby GeorgeIndia has been gearing up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. A proper plan — roadmap, training schedule, ...
31 Dec, 2022, 11.01 PM IST
Durand Cup football tournament to be held in AssamChief Minister Himanata Biswa Sarma unveiled the three Durand Cup trophies, namely Durand Cup, Shimla Trophy and President’s Cup, at Guwaha...
21 Jul, 2022, 09.43 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
PM Narendra Modi launches Khelo India AppThe application has three unique features that will make it convenient for youngsters to take up sport and also help to identify potential ...
27 Feb, 2019, 04.50 PM IST
69th Republic Day's hopes and ambitions: Here's what Vinita Bali, Dilip Doshi envision about India's futureLeading names from all walks of life share their hopes for the future of our country.
26 Jan, 2018, 09.02 AM IST
On a sporting high: Bhaichung Bhutia and Vijay Goel at Times of India Global Sports Business ShowOther people who attended the show were Ryan Burns, Hemant Dua, Yannick Colaco and Karan Ahluwalia.
27 Dec, 2016, 01.45 PM IST
Country with 1.2 billion people can't be ranked 178: Marco MaterazziThe big tattooed defender is now the manager of ISL side FC Chennaiyin. And Indians are discovering that Materazzi is a straight shooter wh...
26 Sep, 2015, 07.48 PM IST
Government ready to go to any extend to help 75 Rio Olympic probable: Sports minister Sarbananda SonowalThe government is ready to go to any extend in helping 75 prospective athletes short-listed by an internal panel for 2016 Rio Olympic Games...
19 Feb, 2015, 08.20 PM IST
Sports Ministry invites online suggestionsIn a bid to connect with the youth, the Sports Ministry today invited suggestions to make India a sports superpower on the MyGov website.
12 Dec, 2014, 12.53 PM IST
BJP's vision document will outline new sport policy: Rajnath Singh"If the ruling parties and governments were keen for development of sports, India would have become superpower in the world sports," Rajnat...
20 Feb, 2014, 11.29 PM IST