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Overall sports budget slashed, NSFs and SAI get more
PUBLISHED ON FEB 01, 2021 09:39 PM IST
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has been allocated R2,596.14 crore, down from R2,826.92 crore earmarked in the previous budget.
Facilities at CEOs will be at par with three-star hotels: SAI
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 28, 2021 06:23 PM IST
This was decided during the 54th governing body meeting of the SAI, which took place on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.
National wrestling camps suspended ahead of Agra championships
By HT Correspondent, Lucknow
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 09:41 PM IST
- The men’s and women’s camps will resume after the national meet, to be held on January 30 and 31.
SAI appoints Nikolai as Indian athletics' middle and long-distance coach
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 04:55 PM IST
The 72-year-old has been appointed till the end of September, a period which will include the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to take place in July-August.
SAI to employ Olympians, Paralympians as coaches at its centres
By Avishek Roy
UPDATED ON JAN 14, 2021 11:38 PM IST
According to a statement issued by SAI, Olympians and Paralympians are eligible to apply as assistant coaches and medal winners can directly apply for the position of coaches which falls under Group A position.
Indian women hockey team working on PC conversion and defence: Gurjit
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 02:20 PM IST
Indian women hockey team working on PC conversion and defence: Gurjit
Sports Minister Rijiju inaugurates 162-bed hostel at Karni Singh range
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 06:30 PM IST
The 162-bed hostel has an air conditioned dining area. The entire facility has been created at a cost of Rs 12.26 crore, stated a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
TOPS sanctions extension of Bajrang Punia’s US camp by one month
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 03:02 PM IST
Punia, who qualified for the Tokyo Games in the men’s freestyle 65kg category, has been training at Cliff Kean Wrestling Club in Michigan since December 4.
Rani Rampal-led Indian women’s hockey team leaves for Argentina tour
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2021 12:52 PM IST
The Indian team is scheduled to play four matches against the world number two Argentina side (January 26, 28, 30, 31). Before that, it will play two matches each against Argentina’s junior and B sides.
Centre to allot Rs 5 crore to NCOE Aurangabad, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
By Press Trust of India | Aurangabad
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 07:15 PM IST
The minister made the announcement after inaugurating the synthetic turf hockey ground and stainless-steel swimming pool in NCOE (Sports Authority of India) centre of Aurangabad.
Para shuttlers refuse quarantine, leave SAI centre
By Sharad Deep | Lucknow
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 07:35 PM IST
The eight-member Indian para-badminton team have “refused” the mandatory 14-day quarantine at the Sports Authority of India’s regional centre here, and decided to shift their base for the first-ever official national camp to the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Academy in Lucknow.
SAI approves Sindhu’s request for travelling coach and physio
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2020 08:23 PM IST
The 26-year-old Sindhu, who is part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme core group, will return to competitive action in January next year after the coronavirus-induced break.
Where are Comaneci’s young gymnasts now?
By Dhiman Sarkar | Kolkata
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 01:37 PM IST
“This is awesome,” tweeted Nadia Comaneci, the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 in the Olympics, and the video aquired a life of it’s own, and one its effects was that Khan and Azajuddin were inducted into the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Kolkata on the recommendation of Union sports minister Kiren Rijiju.
Hockey India plans foreign camps for men and women teams
By B Shrikant | Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 08:12 AM IST
On the recommendation of the team management, Hockey India has sent proposals to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for a camp in Argentina for the women’s team and in South Africa/Argentina for the men.
India pole-vaulter alleges assault by coach at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium
By Navneet Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 03, 2020 12:40 AM IST
Anuj claims the coach attacked him on refusing to promise that he will only train under him
Four Olympic-bound boxers included in TOPS
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 30, 2020 04:51 PM IST
World bronze-medallist Simranjeet Kaur (60kg), Asian medallist Pooja Rani (75kg) joined M C Mary Kom in the elite group
Narsingh Yadav tests positive for COVID on return to mat
By Press Trust of India | Sonepat
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2020 09:15 PM IST
Narsingh is scheduled to take part in his first international tournament in four years in the Individual World Cup in Belgrade from December 12 to 18 after being named as Jitender Kinha’s replacement in 74kg category.
Mission Olympic Cell approves Bajrang’s one-month training camp in USA
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2020 04:04 PM IST
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell held on Thursday, a press release stated.Mission Olympic Cell is a body set up by the Sports Authority of India to select athletes who are to get assistance under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme.
After doping ban, Narsingh Yadav to make international comeback
By Avishek Roy | New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 07:47 AM IST
Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who completed a four-year doping ban in July, will return to international competition after the Wrestling Federation of India named him in the 74kg category for the Belgrade World Cup starting on December 12.
Women wrestlers refuse quarantine, force natl camp postponement
By hindustantimes.com | Lucknow
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 08:05 AM IST
The fortnight’s quarantine is part of the Sports Authority of India’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) due to Covid-19, but most wrestlers refused to return to the camp, which was scheduled to resume on Thursday following the festival break.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju lauds UP police for busting Khelo India racket
By HT Correspondent | HIndustan Times, Agra
PUBLISHED ON NOV 09, 2020 11:24 AM IST
Police said the accused were extorting money from people by promising them participation in Khelo India games 2021
Indian archery team’s support staff member tests positive for COVID-19, training resumes
By Press Trust of India | Pune
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2020 05:59 PM IST
The support staff member, who tested positive for the virus on October 30, is undergoing treatment at a special COVID-care hospital in Pune outside the premises of ASI.
Shuttlers stuck in Germany till Nov 10
By Sandip Sikdar | NEW DELHI
UPDATED ON OCT 31, 2020 10:04 AM IST
Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and Subhankar Dey must remain in isolation in Germany till November 10 after which they can return home.
SAI to fund lodging, boarding of badminton players quarantined in Germany
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 09:42 PM IST
The decision has been taken on humanitarian grounds and as a result, the SAI will be paying a total of INR 1.46 lakh for the hotel stay and food expenses of both Ajay Jayaram and Subhankar Dey.
National TT camp gets underway; Sharath Kamal, Anusha to join on Thursday
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2020 03:57 PM IST
A total of 11 players and three coaches have given their consent for the 42-day-long camp which will conclude on December 9.
Twice deferred, camp for Vinesh, Sakshi and other wrestlers start
By Sharad Deep | Lucknow
UPDATED ON OCT 19, 2020 11:28 PM IST
The Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) centre, which opened almost after seven months here on Monday, saw top Indian wrestlers laughing, jogging, running and even doing light training at the multi-gym for almost two hours, nearly double of what the actual schedule was meant for.
Lovlina tests positive for coronavirus, misses flight to Italy
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 15, 2020 11:17 PM IST
While two other boxers could not travel for other reasons, Olympic quota winner Lovlina missed it after contracting the virus, following a visit to her home town in Assam where she went to see her ailing mother.
Swimming Federation of India firms up long-term development plan
By hindustantimes.com | MUMBAI
UPDATED ON OCT 13, 2020 10:50 PM IST
The long-term indigenous coaches education and certification pathway unveiled on Tuesday targets producing 3000 certified swim coaches in the country in five years in association with Australian sports education and consultancy company, MoreGold led by Wayne Goldsmith.
Ministry issues SOPs for sportspersons as pools open from October 15
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 09, 2020 09:53 PM IST
It is the responsibility of the centre head and coach in-charge to ensure complete adherence to training protocols and to secure agreement from respective athletes that any training activity undertaken shall be in full compliance to the protocols mentioned, the ministry stated.
Hockey India ensuring Covid-19 is not a setback for India’s Tokyo Olympic dream
By VR Raghunath
UPDATED ON OCT 09, 2020 01:46 AM IST
The national men’s and women’s hockey teams have resumed preparations in SAI, Bengaluru after a brief break.