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Sports minister says lifelong pension being given to athletes
Other Sports | Feb 10, 2020, 10:40 PM ISTIndian sportspersons winning medals at international sporting or paralympic events are eligible for lifelong pension upon retirement, or after attaining the age of 30 years, whichever is later.
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Khelo India Games is an event of national importance: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | Jan 07, 2020, 03:31 PM ISTThe third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games is scheduled to begin in Guwahati on January 10.
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Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | Dec 30, 2019, 12:42 PM ISTMary Kom defeated Zareen 9-1 in the trials held on Saturday to make the squad for Olympic Qualifiers in China in February.
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Don't want NE states to fall in trap: Rijiju on citizenship bill protests
India | Dec 11, 2019, 04:36 PM IST"The issue has not been communicated properly... or some people don't want to understand. We don't want north-eastern region to fall in the trap of some mis-campaigning," said Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
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Kiren Rijiju expects best-ever haul in Tokyo 2020, but sets sights on 2028 Olympics
Other Sports | Dec 11, 2019, 03:10 PM ISTSports Minister Kiren Rijiju believes that the blame will lie with stakeholders and policymaking if India doesn't put its best foot forward by 2028 Olympics.
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Concerns of indigenous people in NE on Citizenship Bill being addressed: Kiren Rijiju
India | Dec 06, 2019, 09:40 PM ISTUnion Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the basic concerns of the indigenous people from the Northeastern states on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, are being addressed by the government.
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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju launches 3rd Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati
Other Sports | Nov 30, 2019, 10:35 PM ISTBesides Rijiju, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was also present as the composite logo, players jersey, Mascots and the theme song of the 3rd edition of the Games was launched.
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Hopefully Indian hockey will revive its lost glory: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Hockey | Nov 01, 2019, 09:58 PM ISTRijiju said the government is committed to extend all possible support to the athletes in their endeavours to earn Olympic glory for the country.
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Government can't dictate terms to federations on selection: Rijiju
Other Sports | Oct 19, 2019, 04:42 PM ISTFormer junior world champion Nikhat Zareen had written a letter to Rijiju on Thursday, demanding that she be given a trial bout against Mary Kom before the Indian squad for next year's Olympic qualifiers in China is decided.
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Sports Minister steers clear of Nikhat Zareen-Mary Kom controversy
Other Sports | Oct 18, 2019, 12:44 PM ISTNikhat Zareen had written a letter to Kiren Rijiju, demanding that she be given a trial bout against Mary Kom before the Indian squad for next year's Olympic qualifiers in China is decided.
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Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom
Other Sports | Oct 17, 2019, 03:31 PM ISTThe BFI now also plans to send Mary Kom for the Olympic qualifiers on the back of her bronze-winning show at the world championships, moving away from the previous decision to give direct selection only to the gold and silver winners.
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Govt open to relaxation of 'VIP' clause in National Sports Code
Other Sports | Oct 11, 2019, 10:35 PM ISTThe Minister earlier in the day a Sports Code which is acceptable to all will be put in place by the government.
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Need to finish in top-10 by 2028 Olympics: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | Oct 10, 2019, 06:26 PM ISTRijiju said with India set to become the third-largest economy in a few year's time, the country cannot lag behind in sports and the prevailing mediocrity in management of National Sports Federations (NSF) is "unacceptable".
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We will push hard for Kabaddi's inclusion in 2024 Olympics: Rijiju
Other Sports | Oct 07, 2019, 06:09 PM ISTHe did not elaborate on how this will be done but including a new sport in the Olympic roster is a long-drawn and cumbersome process, which also requires intense lobbying.
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Sports Ministry organises Fit India Plog Run in a tribute to Gandhi
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2019, 08:26 PM ISTOver 28 lakh people participated in the Fit India Plog Run organised by the Sports Ministry in a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.
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Indian shooters best in the world, high hopes for Tokyo 2020: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | Sep 06, 2019, 03:35 PM ISTSports Minister Kiren Rijiju heaped praises on the Indian shooting contingent following the impressive performances in the ISSF World Cup in Rio, and believes that Indian shooters will win medals in Tokyo Olympics next year.
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PM Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju pay tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
Other Sports | Aug 29, 2019, 02:06 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the 'Fit India Movement' in New Delhi on August 29, which is also celebrated as the National Sports Day.
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Sumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran's performances at US Open will encourage youth: Kiren Rijiju
Tennis | Aug 28, 2019, 04:31 PM ISTSumit Nagal became the first tennis player to win a set in the first round of the US Open against Swiss legend Roger Federer since 2003.
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Sports minster Kiren Rijiju gives Rs 1.82 crore to medallists of Para-Badminton World C'ships
Other Sports | Aug 27, 2019, 06:04 PM ISTIt has also been decided that the medal-winners will receive their cash-prize on the day they return to the country.
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PM Narendra Modi meets world champion PV Sindhu after return to India. See photos
Other Sports | Aug 27, 2019, 02:08 PM ISTPV Sindhu arrived in India on Monday night following her World Championship triumph in Switzerland and was greeted by the fans at the airport.