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₹13.73 crore released till date for para-sportspersons: Rijiju
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON MAR 15, 2021 06:52 PM IST
Despite sports being a 'state subject' under the Indian Constitution, the union government has been allocating funds scheme-wise since 2016-17, Rijiju said in a written reply.

Ind vs Eng: Rijiju and Jay Shah visit Hall of Fame zone at Motera Stadium
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 05:31 PM IST
The glimpse of every Indian cricketing legend is set to capture the hearts of cricket fans as soon as they enter the stadium in the 'Hall of Fame' zone.

Karnataka to host Khelo India University Games 2021
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 11:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Games to be held in the city-based Jain University and other venues, Rijiju told a press conference here.

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.
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KKFI, Ultimate Kho Kho introduce first-ever scientific training for players
By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 07:22 PM IST
During a rigorous camp of almost a month, scheduled from January 18 to February 16, 138 players (including 18 women players) will be monitored by vastly experienced experts

Want to start 1,000 Khelo India centres at district level across India: Rijiju
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 07:04 PM IST
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju pointed out that Maharashtra is the only state in the country to have three centres of excellence.

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.

Will push for Kabaddi’s inclusion in next Olympics: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON OCT 07, 2019 04:14 PM IST
Kabaddi is part of the Asian Games but not of Olympics. At the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia, Iran became the first country outside of India to win gold medals in Kabaddi.

PV Sindhu to meet PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | By ANI
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2020 07:45 AM IST
Sindhu became the first Indian to win a World Championships gold medal by defeating Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the finals of the tournament on Sunday.

Government won’t have say on India’s participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | By PTI
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2019 02:19 PM IST
The country has downgraded diplomatic ties with India after provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, were done away with and the state was turned into a Union Territory.