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Awaiting Rashtrapati Bhavan instructions, Sports Awards to be delayed

The pandemic had last month forced the sports ministry to extend the deadline for submission of online applications for the awards

Accepting people from other regions is key to national integrity: Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday underlined the importance of integration for empowerment of people from the northeast, and said respecting and accepting those from other regions is the key to national integrity. Addressing a National Commission for Women webinar on Issues and Challenges faced by North-Eastern Women in Metropolitan Cities & Empowering Them', Rijiju said there is a need to look at ways to empower people from the region through NGOs. "When the northeast region as a whole will do better, people from other parts of the country will come to northeast rather than the reverse," said Rijiju, an MP from Arunachal Pradesh. "We, the northeastern people, will have to understand that unless we initiate and open our arms, unless we lay the red carpet for others to come, the government's help (and) the prime minister's extraordinary focus on the northeast will not lead to any extraordinary change on the ground. Respecting and accepting those from other regions is the key ..

'We want medals but put no effort': Kiren Rijiju calls for sports culture

India doesn't have a sport culture; athletes future depends on policy country undertakes: Union Minister

Govt to launch 'Target Olympic Podium Scheme' for junior athletes: Rijiju

Rijiju announced the decision during the 'Fit Hai To Hit Hai Fit India' webinar which was attended by HRD minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, P V Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri

Former players write to Sports Minister, IOA to save Mumbai hockey

Mumbai Hockey Association has decided against legally contesting Hockey India's move to withdraw their associate membership

Govt extends contract of all existing foreign coaches to Sept 2021

"This decision is part of India''s long-term roadmap for Olympic preparation for 2024 and 2028. I am confident our athletes will benefit from this," Sports minister said

Rijiju launches Nada app to help athletes stay updated on banned substances

The app aims to create a bridge between athletes and the Nada by providing easily accessible information on various aspects of sport

De-recognition of NSFs to hurt Olympics' preparations: Sports council chief

The Sports Ministry on Thursday withdrew provisional annual recognition granted to 54 NSFs on the directive of the Delhi High Court, which asked it to maintain status quo till further orders.

Indian tennis association eyes resumption of players' training in September

The national governing body for tennis informed Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju of its plan in a meeting he had with presidents and secretary generals of 15 National Sports Federations

Rijiju wants sports tournaments to begin from August without spectators

Given the uncertainty arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic, IOA president Narinder Batra pushed for flexibility with the annual calendars.

International Olympic Day: Sushil, Saina Nehwal share medal-winning memory

Wrestler Kumar said that his life changed with the Olympic medal in 2008, while history was created with another medal in 2012.

India should be ready to host sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju

I'm hoping that in next couple of months' time we should be ready with at least some of the events, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

We've started preparations for top-10 finish in 2028 Olympics: Kiren Rijiju

The 2024 Games is a mid-term goal but the long term is 2028, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

India will not host any international sport event anytime soon: Rijiju

Talking specifically about IPL 2020, Rijiju says it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country

Sports in time of Covid-19: What can and can't be done in lockdown 4.0

As new MHA guidelines for Lockdown 4.0 comes in effect, here's how various sporting activities can resume in times of coronavirus

'Concrete decision' on resumption of athletes' training soon: Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju interacted with more than 40 athletes from various disciplines including Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra, Tajinder Toor, KT Irfan, Shivpal Singh, Poovamma, Jinson Johnson, and Md Anas

Mirabai Chanu keen to resume training; Rijiju asks SAI to lay down rules

The weightlifters are currently staying at Sports Authority of India's National Center of Excellence in Patiala

'Elite' athletes to resume training once nationwide lockdown lifted: Rijiju

The country has been in lockdown since March 24 and it is currently slated to be lifted on May 17

Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju to discuss training plan with weightlifters today

Rijiju had said earlier planning will have to be done to ensure that sports remain sustainable without fans in the stadium in the near future.

Olympics 2020 postponed: Here's what India's Tokyo-bound athletes said

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has welcomed IOC's decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics and said It's necessary for the well-being of athletes from across the world