Rijiju said this centre will have "a far-reaching impact" and play an important role in expanding the country's sports sector.
Speaking at the event, Thakur said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi started this Fit India campaign in 2019 to make aware people of health and fitness".
The thrilling Rugby game goes popular among the energetic and sports loving girls in Kashmir Valley. The world famous Rugby is getting good response and gradually the participation of girls is increasing day by day. Players are getting special training form professional Rugby coaches.
Individuals and organisations can participate through the website pmmementos.gov.in between September 17 and October 7. After the auction ends, the ministry will notify the highest bidders through email.
The CM, in a Facebook video, also announced that Rs 1,000 crore worth projects for developing sports facilities in the state were progressing.
Sports secretary Ravi Mittal and Sports Authority of India's director general Sandip Pradhan were also present during the meeting.
Last Saturday, Taliban special forces in camouflage fired their weapons into the air to end a protest march in Kabul by women demanding equal rights.
The Indian para-athletes registered their best-ever performance in the Tokyo Games by winning an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.
The 38-year-old Suhas claimed the silver at the recent Tokyo Games, his maiden Paralympics since taking up the sport in 2016.
A decision that will benefit the likes of boxer Amit Panghal, whose 'inadvertent' violation in 2012 has denied him a shot at the honours.
Jhajharia won a silver medal at the recent Tokyo Games, adding to the two gold medals he had won in the 2004 and 2016 editions.
Phogat, daughter of famous wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat, urged the Indian government to help in promoting MMA in the country.
Sports Minister also urged all the sports federations to formulate big plans for 2024 and 2028 Olympics so that India improves its position further.
Delhi government has directed sports academies functioning from state-run schools, clubs and individual trainers to coach more students of government schools.
Thakur was referring to the four javelin throw medals won by Indians in the Paralympic Games soon after Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal in the Olympics.
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On National Sports Day, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) president Sudhanshu Mittal on Sunday inaugurated an official Kho Kho ground at the JawaharLal Nehru Stadium.
Thakur said the app was a gift from the government to the people of India on the National Sports Day, which is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his address for the August edition of 'Mann ki Baat'. The Prime Minister applauds India’s 'Yuva Shakti'.
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