Sports Ministry
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Sports Ministry kicks off process to legalise online betting in India: report
Other Sports | Jul 16, 2017, 08:57 AM ISTA sports ministry official said that informal consultations have already been held with various stakeholders in the government. However, it may take at least two years for the ministry to prepare a draft
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FIFA shifts India's U-17 World Cup group matches to Delhi
Football | Jul 02, 2017, 04:21 PM ISTAll India Football Federation (AIFF) initially wanted Mumbai to host India's matches but later asked FIFA to shift them to New Delhi under pressure from the sports ministry.
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No cricket series with Pakistan unless it ends sponsoring terror: Vijay Goel
Cricket | Jun 10, 2017, 05:38 PM ISTThe last bilateral series between India and Pakistan was played in 2012-13.
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Sports ministry to launch talent search portal
Other Sports | May 20, 2017, 06:54 PM ISTTalking about development of sports in the country in general, Goel said different disciplines were being run by different federations.
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We will launch Sports Ministry Talent Search Portal to bring out new talent, says Vijay Goel
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Budget 2017: Sports Ministry allocation hiked by Rs 350 cr to Rs 1943 cr
Other Sports | Feb 02, 2017, 10:19 AM ISTFinance Minister Arun Jaitley today allocated a total of Rs 1,943 crore for Sports Ministry in Budget 2017-18.
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Sports Ministry names Bindra, Gopichand in Task Force to ready action plan for next 3 Olympics
Other Sports | Jan 30, 2017, 06:36 PM ISTIndia's lone Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra and national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand today found a place in an eight-member Task Force of the Sports Ministry to draw up an action plan for the next three
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Sports Ministry revokes IOA suspension following removal of Kalmadi, Chautala as life presidents
Other Sports | Jan 13, 2017, 08:23 PM ISTThe Sports Ministry today lifted the suspension on the Indian Olympic Association with immediate effect after it removed the corruption-tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents following widespread outrage. The
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IOA cancels decision to appoint Kalmadi, Chautala as life presidents
Other Sports | Jan 10, 2017, 12:30 PM ISTThe Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has cancelled its decision to offer the scam-tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala the post of honorary life presidents.
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Suresh Kalmadi declines IOA's Life President post; Sports Ministry showcauses body
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2016, 04:57 PM ISTIn the eye of criticism, Commonwealth Games corruption scandal accused Suresh Kalmadi today declined the post of Indian Olympic Association's Life President even as the Sports Ministry slapped a showcause notice on the association for
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Sports ministry to recommend Rio Paralympic medallists for Padma awards
Other Sports | Sep 23, 2016, 05:21 PM ISTRio Paralympics medallists are set for greater recognition for their achievements with the Sports Ministry on Friday announcing that it will recommend names of Paralympic winners for the Padma awards this year. “Sports Ministry will
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Sports Ministry orders probe into OP Jaisha’s claims of official apathy at Rio
Other Sports | Aug 23, 2016, 07:04 PM ISTThe Union Sports ministry on Tuesday formed a two-member committee to probe the allegations of official indifference levelled by marathon runner O P Jaisha, who claims to have been denied water refreshment during her event at the Rio Olympic Games.
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Sports Ministry to consider Rio medal winners for Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards
Other Sports | May 24, 2016, 02:18 PM ISTIn a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.
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Delhi HC seeks WFI, Sports Ministry reply on Sushil Kumar's plea
Other Sports | May 17, 2016, 01:42 PM ISTDelhi High Court today directed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to give a hearing to Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who has sought a selection trial to decide who will represent India in the men's 74 kg freestyle category at Rio Games.
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Special athletes humiliated, passports confiscated in Taipei
Other Sports | Oct 08, 2015, 05:05 PM ISTNew Delhi: As if spending a night on the road was not agonising enough, special athletes participating in the Asia Pacific Deaf Games in Chinese Taipei were left humiliated once again when their passports were
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Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government
India | Sep 03, 2015, 07:13 AM ISTNew Delhi: The government on Wednesday defended its decision to recognise Yoga as a competitive sport, saying it was not done on communal lines and it was high time Yoga is seen as a proper
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SAI athletes stable now, Ministry sets up medical board
Other Sports | May 08, 2015, 06:32 PM ISTNew Delhi/Alapuzha: The three young female athletes, who survived an attempted suicide bid after alleged harassment by seniors at the SAI Centre in Kerala, are stable now even as a medical board was constituted by
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Govt names 45 athletes selected for assistance under TOP scheme
Other Sports | Apr 28, 2015, 05:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: Led by Beijing Olympics gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra, there are 17 shooters from among 45 athletes, who have been selected by the government for financial assistance under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.The government
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Paralympic Committee of India suspended by govt, international body
Other Sports | Apr 28, 2015, 02:19 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has been suspended with immediate effect for an unlimited period of time following poor management in the conduct of 15th National Para Athletics Championship 2015.Sports Minister Sarbananda
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IOA officials tell Bach their opposition to Sports Bill
Other Sports | Apr 27, 2015, 05:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: Miffed at the “interference” of Sports Ministry in its affairs, Indian Olympic Association on Monday told the visiting International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach to convey to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi its