Kiren Rijiju
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Hopefully Indian hockey will revive its lost glory: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Hockey | November 01, 2019 21:58 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 | October 19, 2019 16:42 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 | October 18, 2019 12:44 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 | October 17, 2019 15:31 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 | October 11, 2019 22:35 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 | October 10, 2019 18:26 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 | October 07, 2019 18:09 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 | October 02, 2019 20:26 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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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju shares his fitness mantra, urges people to adopt healthy lifestyle
Sports | September 30, 2019 22:58 ISTIn an exclusive conversation with India TV, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju opened up on his fitness routines, and urged the people to participate in the Fit India Movement.
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Indian shooters best in the world, high hopes for Tokyo 2020: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | September 06, 2019 15:35 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 | August 29, 2019 14:06 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 | August 28, 2019 16:31 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 | August 27, 2019 18:04 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 | August 27, 2019 14:08 ISTPV Sindhu arrived in India on Monday night following her World Championship triumph in Switzerland and was greeted by the fans at the airport.
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Bringing BCCI under NADA is big achievement for me: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Cricket | August 26, 2019 21:48 ISTThe implication of BCCI coming under NADA is huge as the country's richest sporting body is now under tremendous pressure to fall under the government's Right to Information (RTI) Act.
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Madhya Pradesh's 'Bolt' Rameshwar Gurjar fails in trials
Other Sports | August 19, 2019 19:40 ISTIn the last few days, a video of Rameshwar had gone viral on social media where he is seen completing a 100m race barefeet in just 11 seconds.
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Government has no say in India's participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan, says Kiren Rijiju
Tennis | August 12, 2019 14:35 ISTSports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that since Davis Cup is organized by a world sporting body, the Indian government has no say in players' participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan.
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Sports minister Kiren Rijiju welcomes BCCI's decision to come under ambit of NADA
Cricket | August 10, 2019 11:52 ISTKiren Rijiju termed the BCCI's move to come under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as a major positive turn of events.
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IAO cannot take unilateral decision to pull out of 2022 CWG, must consult govt: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | June 25, 2019 18:59 ISTSports Minister Kiren Rijiju Tuesday said the IOA cannot take a unilateral decision about pulling out of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games following the omission of shooting from the event's roster.
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There will be no shortage of funds, Kiren Rijiju assures archers after World Championships success
Cricket | June 19, 2019 16:13 ISTThe Indian archery contingent secured 1 silver and two bronze medals at the World Championships in The Netherlands.
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