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sports ministry news

Delhi HC quashes Ministry’s recognition of Yogasana Bharat

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in favour of Yogasana Bharat as the National Sports Federation for the sport of Yogasana. (Yogasana Bharat)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 10:37 pm IST

Sports Ministry proposes criminal offences for doping-related activities

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. (X/@mansukhmandviya)
Published on May 21, 2026 08:01 pm IST

Sports Ministry issues showcause notice to boxing federation

India boxer Nikhat Zareen will compete in the 51kg weight category at the selection trials. (PTI)
Updated on May 12, 2026 04:57 pm IST

Frustrated Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta moves Sports Ministry over unpaid Odisha Open dues

Frustrated Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta moves Sports Ministry over unpaid Odisha Open dues
Published on May 09, 2026 02:23 pm IST

ISL clubs seek pause in relegation for 3-5 years

Till last season, ISL was run under the aegis of AIFF by its commercial partners. (Pal Pillai)
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 11:42 pm IST

To prevent India Open-like mess, Sports Ministry asks SAI to draw up SOP

Sports Ministry has asked SAI to draw up a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Updated on Jan 21, 2026 09:05 pm IST

Sports Ministry forms ‘unified panel’ to prepare for Asian Games

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya with IOA president PT Usha (right). (PTI)
Updated on Dec 05, 2025 11:12 pm IST

BFI members move no-confidence motion against Ajay Singh in SGM

The executive council has signed a ‘no-confidence motion’ against Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh. (BFI)
Published on Nov 21, 2025 03:24 am IST

JLN Stadium to be 'dismantled' for new Sports City in New Delhi: Report

The JLN Stadium is set to be rebuild into a new Sports City.
Published on Nov 10, 2025 05:27 pm IST

Indian volleyball needs continuity, focus on defence: US stalwart David Lee

David Lee. (PVL)
Updated on Nov 14, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Only athletes, teams with medal possibility for 2026 Asian Games, says sports ministry

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya. (SAI)
Published on Sept 24, 2025 07:20 pm IST

Sports Ministry drops final verdict on India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 showdown

India could likely face Pakistan thrice in Asia Cup 2025
Updated on Aug 22, 2025 11:08 am IST

Delhi HC seeks Centre, BFI, IOA reply on pleas challenging boxing federation polls

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) interim committee announced August 21 as the date of the polls. (Representative photo)
Published on Aug 07, 2025 04:11 pm IST

World Boxing, sports ministry push for federation elections

Representative image. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 09, 2025 10:08 pm IST

India tops doping charts, sports ministry promises to fight the menace

Doping, conceptual illustration. (Getty Images/Science Photo Libra)
Updated on Jun 21, 2025 12:06 am IST

Sports ministry approval needed to hold National Games, national championships

A kabaddi match in progress at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand. (HTPhoto)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:04 am IST

Sports Ministry may rethink rule on OCI card holders

File image of Indian football team. (PTI)
Published on May 15, 2025 09:58 pm IST

Ministry invites comments on draft code against age fraud

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya. (PTI)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:41 pm IST

After 15 months of suspension, wrestlers get a federation again

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India’s Vinesh Phogat (in red) in a bout against Thi Ly Kieu of Vietnam during the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in New Delhi in February 2020. (Vipin Kumar/HT File Photo)
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 03:51 pm IST

Sports Ministry revokes suspension of Wrestling Federation of India

The Indian Olympic Association had dissolved its ad hoc committee to run WFI on March 18 last year. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 11:52 am IST

Sports ministry revokes WFI suspension, restores Federation's status as NSF

Sports ministry revokes WFI suspension, restores Federation's status as NSF
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 12:09 pm IST

Wrestling federation to send team for Asian meet

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat. (PTI)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 11:04 pm IST

Cong leader shares old Kangana post amid row over 'Rohit Sharma fat' remark

Congress distanced itself from Shama Mohamed's remarks and asked her to take the controversial posts down. (file)
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 11:53 am IST

Ministry clears Indian contingent for Asian Winter Games

HT Image
Published on Jan 30, 2025 11:29 pm IST

India’s participation in Asian Winter Games in doubt

India's Arif Mohd Khan competes in the first run of the men's slalom during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing on February 16, 2022. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (AFP)
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:20 am IST

Sports Ministry now plans TOPS-like scheme for coaches

The sports ministry has planned a TOPS-like scheme to create a large pool of Indian coaches and support staff (PTI)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 05:48 am IST

Usha hits out at sports ministry over recognition of Brijinder’s faction

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:12 am IST

PT Usha dissolved legally appointed Ethics Commission, says EC member Deo

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 06:56 am IST

Golf elections: Sports ministry questions Usha on grant of affiliation

Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:36 pm IST

Sports Ministry, IOA back different set of IGU office-bearers

Two factions claim to be the legitimate office bearers of the Indian Golf Union. (Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Jan 01, 2025 09:38 pm IST