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  Sania Mirza thanks Kiren Rijiju, others after son and sister get UK visa

  Tennis | June 03, 2021 15:15 IST

  The 34-year-old winner of six Grand Slams in doubles took to Twitter to thank everyone for their help.

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  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju takes note of footballer's financial struggles, says help is on way

  Other Sports | May 23, 2021 17:01 IST

  Sangeeta, who has represented India in U-18 and U-19 tournaments in Bhutan and Thailand before being called for the senior women's team, has been working at a brick kiln in Dhanbad's Basamudi village.

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  Prime Minister's instruction is to provide full support to athletes: Kiren Rijiju

  Other Sports | May 22, 2021 18:12 IST

  The Tokyo Games are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8 this year after getting postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

  Other Sports | May 11, 2021 16:51 IST

  Rijiju posted the comment while wishing Olympic-bound shooters a successful trip to Croatia, for which they left earlier in the day.

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  Wanted Olympic-bound shooters to train in safe environment: Kiren Rijiju on Croatia tour

  Other Sports | May 09, 2021 19:45 IST

  A 15-member Olympic-bound Indian team will depart for Zagreb, Croatia on May 11 in a chartered flight to participate in the European Championship, to be held in Osijek from May 20 to June 6.

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  Kiren Rijiju tests positive for COVID-19

  News | April 18, 2021 0:00 IST

  Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to Twitter handle and shared the information that he has tested positive for the virus.

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  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju tests positive for COVID-19, says he is feeling 'fit and fine'

  Other Sports | April 17, 2021 20:23 IST

  Rijiju was in Uttarakhand on Friday to inaugurate a Water Sports and Adventure Institute in Tehri.

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  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju expecting double digit medal haul in Tokyo Olympics

  Other Sports | April 14, 2021 17:24 IST

  Rijiu said the government has provided all possible support to the country's athletes in preparation for the Olympics, and it is now their job to make the Games a "memorable" one for India.

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  Kiren Rijiju felicitates winners of Delhi Marathon 2021

  News | March 07, 2021 12:42 IST

  After number of people displayed their determination and zeal to win, Delhi Marathon 2021 ended and turned out to be a great success.

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  Shorter and convenient quarantine period is being planned for shooting world cup: Kiren Rijiju

  Other Sports | February 24, 2021 11:30 IST

  The ISSF Combined World Cup will be held in New Delhi from March 18 to 29 with shooters from more than 40 countries, including UK and Brazil, taking part in the event.

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  Budget allocated for sports can be revised, there is provision for it: Kiren Rijiju

  Other Sports | February 03, 2021 19:48 IST

  Rijiju said all requirements of athletes heading into the Tokyo Olympics are being met.

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  'Breakthrough' reference material launched to strengthen anti-doping steps

  Other Sports | January 29, 2021 11:11 IST

  Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday launched the material synthesized by collaborative efforts of NDTL and NIPER Guwahati.

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  Kiren Rijiju inaugurates Kho Kho coaching camp to uplift skillset of players

  Other Sports | January 21, 2021 16:21 IST

  A 30-day camp will see players being monitored and analysed. 

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  Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju hopeful of holding National Games this year

  Other Sports | January 04, 2021 22:37 IST

  The Union Sports Minister admitted that the calendar for the games was in jeopardy due to COVID-19 and that the infrastructure was also affected.

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  Kiren Rijiju says NDTL has taken corrective steps, urges WADA chief to lift suspension

  Other Sports | December 07, 2020 13:20 IST

  Rijiju requested WADA chief Witold Banka, to allow NDTL, suspended till January next year, to resume dope analysis as soon as possible.

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  Rijiju steps in to resolve issue after chess player Narayanan asked to pay custom on gold medal

  Other Sports | December 05, 2020 18:07 IST

  Narayanan had to pay custom duty of Rs 6,300 to get the gold medal which he won in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad in August this year.

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  Our para-athletes are our strength, they inspire us: Kiren Rijiju

  Other Sports | December 03, 2020 21:43 IST

  Rijiju made the statement during a virtual session on the occasion of 29th World Disability Day.

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  Olympic-bound athletes will be given priority when COVID-19 vaccine is available: Kiren Rijiju

  Other Sports | November 29, 2020 14:20 IST

  The union sports minister also said that the country is expected to send the largest ever contingent of athletes to the postponed Tokyo Olympics which is scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8 next year.

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  Sports Ministry's new incentive to fund 500 private academies

  Other Sports | November 14, 2020 19:12 IST

  There will be a special focus on developing sports science facilities at all the academies to improve the overall quality of training.

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  Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 5 lakh for family of deceased footballer Manitombi Singh

  Football | November 06, 2020 19:32 IST

  Defender Manitombi Singh, who died in August at the age of 39 in Imphal after long illness, was the only earning member of his family and is survived by parents, wife and an eight-year-old son.