Bihar Sports News - Latest Updates & Headlines
All India Civil Services Sports meet begins in Patna; over 1,000 take part
Patna, Dec 13: A large contingent of athletes from the country's civil services has converged in Patna for the All India Civil Services Sports Championship 2025-26, which began on Saturday at the Patliputra Sports Complex and will continue till December 15.
Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games is a proud achievement for India, says DM Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur, Nov 27: After Ahmedabad, India was awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games Nawal Kishore Chaudhary, District Magistrate, Bhagalpur, termed it as a historic event for the country.
CM Nitish Kumar felicitates Indian men's hockey team, rewards cash prize
Patna, Sep 19: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday felicitated the victorious Indian men's hockey team, which clinched the Hero Asia Cup 2025 title in Rajgir, with cash rewards and citations at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Patna.
Have not been able to perform upto standards: HI President Tirkey on India's performance in Hockey Asia Cup
Bhubaneswar, September 6: Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey believes India's men's hockey team has performed in patches at the ongoing Asia Cup, with some fixtures showcasing their remarkable talent, while in others, they have failed to meet the standards associated with them.
PM Modi extends best wishes to teams participating in Men's Hockey Asia Cup Bihar
New Delhi, August 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all the participating teams in the Asia Cup 2025 Hockey, which will kickstart from Friday in Bihar's Rajgir on National Sports Day (NSD), a celebration of the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
Hockey India announces free tickets for Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025
Rajgir, August 26: In a major boost for fans, Hockey India announced that entry for all matches of the Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 will be free of cost. The tournament, scheduled to be played from August 29 to September 7 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium, promises to be a grand celebration of hockey in the heart of Bihar, as per a release from Hockey India.
Mansukh Mandaviya unveils Hockey Asia Cup 2025 trophy
New Delhi, Aug 25: Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday unveiled the glittering Hockey Men’s Asia Cup 2025 trophy here, marking the countdown to the tournament’s 12th edition, scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
Mansukh Mandaviya unveils Hockey Asia Cup 2025 trophy
Rajgir, August 25: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday unveiled the glittering Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025 Trophy here, marking the countdown to the tournament's 12th edition, scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
Defending Champions Korea arrive in Bihar for Asia Cup Rajgir
Rajgir, August 25: The Korea Men's Hockey Team touched down in Bihar on Sunday night ahead of the prestigious Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, which is scheduled to be played from 29th August to 7th September.
Defending champions Korea arrive in Bihar for Men's Hockey Asia Cup
Rajgir, Aug 25: The Korea men’s hockey team touched down in Bihar ahead of the prestigious Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, which is scheduled to be played from August 28 to September 7. Led by captain Jongsuk Bae, the defending champions will be aiming to retain their crown in this edition of the tournament.
KIYG 2025: Haryana fencing teams claim all three gold on final day of competition
Rajgir, May 15: Haryana signed off the fencing competition in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar by winning all three gold medals on the final day in the Indoor Stadium at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Thursday. Haryana boys clinched gold in the saber team competition while the girls topped in epee and foil events.
KIYG 2025: Hosts Bihar pick up historic gold medals as Manipur dominate in Thang-Ta
Gaya (Bihar), May 14: Manipur's martial art Thang-Ta, one of the five indigenous sports contested at Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025, concluded on Wednesday at Gaya's Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD). Host Bihar made history by bagging their first gold medals, while Manipur had the biggest haul with three gold medals.
KIYG 2025: Jithin Arjunan leads pack of five boys in rewriting meet records
Patna, May 12: Jithin Arjunan of Tamil Nadu led a group of determined boys who broke five Games Records on the opening day of athletics competitions in the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Bihar at the Patliputra Sports Complex here on Monday.
KIYG 2025, day 8: Aisangfa Gogoi creates weightlifting record; Maharashtra sweep yogasana medals
Patna, May 11: Assam's Aisangfa Gogoi scripted a new National Youth Record for total lifts on her way to gold in the girls 55kg class weightlifting competition in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday. She raised the National Youth Record to 183kg, breaking the mark set by Mina Santa in Fiji last year.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Odisha, Maharashtra shine in Kho Kho in Bihar
Gaya, May 10: The Kho Kho Championship during the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) Ground at Bodhgaya witnessed electrifying action as Maharashtra and Odisha emerged as the top contenders in both the boys' and girls' categories.
KIYG 2025: Hours after grand father's death, Ayush displays grit to inspire Bihar to historic Sepak Takraw silver
Patna, May 7: It was a day of mixed emotions for Ayush Kumar, who showcased remarkable grit and determination as part of the Bihar team that underlined its rising stature in Sepak Takraw by clinching the men’s team silver after going down 1-2 to powerhouse Manipur in a tantalising final of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
Kho Kho adds to indigenous sporting flavour at Khelo India Youth Games 2025
New Delhi, May 6: The indigenous sport of Kho Kho is witnessing growing enthusiasm and fandom, with hundreds of school students flocking to the BIPARD ground in Bodhgaya to watch the action-packed matches that kicked off on Monday as part of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025. The Games, inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are being held from May 4 to May 15 across five cities in Bihar.
Inspired by World Cup glory, Sepak Takraw joins Khelo India Youth Games roster
Patna, May 6: Consecutive medals in the past two editions of the Asian Games (2018 and 2022), a groundbreaking gold medal win by the Indian men's regu team at the recently-held International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) World Cup, and the tireless efforts of the Bihar State Sports Association (BSSA) and the state government have all contributed to Sepak Takraw being introduced for the first time at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Bihar 2025.
Inspired by World Cup glory, Sepak Takraw joins Khelo India Youth Games roster
Patna, May 5: Consecutive medals in the past two editions of the Asian Games (2018 and 2022), a groundbreaking gold medal win by the Indian men's regu team at the recently-held International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) World Cup, and the tireless efforts of the Bihar State Sports Association (BSSA) and the state government have all contributed to Sepak Takraw being introduced for the first time at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Bihar 2025.
Entire country will see Bihar's talent: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha on Khelo India Youth Games
Patna, May 4: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Khelo India Youth Games, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Sunday said that now the entire country will see Bihar's talent.
As India's sporting culture grows, so will the country's soft power on the global stage: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India's sporting culture grows, so will the country's soft power on the global stage.
Maharashtra archers top ranking round in three of four events as KIYG 2025 opens in Bihar
Bhagalpur, May 4: Last year's finalist Tejal Rajendra Salve (Maharashtra) stormed to the top of the charts in the girls' compound qualifying round in the Khelo India Youth Games Archery competition with some fine shooting at the Sandy's Compound Ground here on Sunday, scoring 697 points. She set the tone for Maharashtra archers to top ranking in three of four events.
PM Narendra Modi addresses inaugural ceremony of 7th Khelo India Youth Games
Patna, May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the inaugural ceremony of the seventh Khelo India Youth Games via videoconferencing.
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar's Patna, CM Nitish to attend
Patna May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the seventh edition of the Khel India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar's Patna on Sunday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will attend the inauguration ceremony.
'I've never seen such arrangements in Bihar': Athletes and coaches hail facilities at Khelo India Youth Games
Nalanda, May 4: Khelo India Youth Games started at Rajgir's Sports Complex on Sunday. On the very first day, the Kabaddi match thrilled the audience while players and coaches from all over the country applauded the organisers for setting up an event of national standard.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 kick off in Bhagalpur with U-19 Archery Competition
Bhagalpur, May 4: The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 got underway with great enthusiasm at the Sandis Ground in Bhagalpur, as the Under-19 Archery Competition marked the opening of this prestigious multi-sport event. This year, the Games are being jointly hosted by five districts of Bihar, with Bhagalpur emerging as a key hub for the unfolding sporting action.
PM Modi to inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games 2025
Patna, May 3: All roads will lead to the Patliputra Sports Complex on Sunday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games. Hosts Bihar will be staging its first biggest multi-discipline sporting event in its history, where more than 6,000 athletes will compete in 27 medal sports till May 15.
Top archers arrive in Bihar as Khelo India Youth archery qualifiers begin
New Delhi, May 3: Archers from all over the country have made their way to Bihar for the archery competition in the Khelo India Youth Games being held at the Sandish Ground in Bhagalpur will begin on Sunday (May 4).
Folk star Maithili Thakur to add cultural spark to Khelo India opening ceremony
Patna, May 3: The much-awaited Khelo India Youth Games 2025 is set to kick off with great pomp and show on Sunday, marking the first time Bihar will host this prestigious national sporting event.
Close shave for Nitish Kumar
Patna, May 2: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar narrowly escaped an accident while his chopper landed in Bihar's Nalanda district on Friday for inaugurating the world-class sports complex.
Bihar is all set to become sports hub, to host 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games
Bihar, May 1: Building on its momentum after hosting marquee events like the Women's Asian Hockey Championship 2024, World Cup Women's Kabaddi, and the World Cup Sepak Takraw, Bihar is now set to host the 7th edition of the "Khelo India Youth Games" (KIYG) starting May 4, 2025 on Thursday, according to a press statement.
Bihar gears up to host Khelo India Youth Games 2025 for first time
Patna, May 1: The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 are set to make their debut in Bihar, with the sporting event to be hosted across five locations in the state, including the capital city, Patna.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 10 lakh cash reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi
New Delhi, April 29: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi who scored record breaking century in the IPL 2025 on Monday.
Nitish Kumar reviews preparation for Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Patna
Patna, April 27: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday inspected the preparations for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games 2025 at the Patliputra Sports Complex.
Bihar triumphs in 12th Senior National Women's Rugby 7s Championship
Guwahati, April 25: Bihar defeated defending champions Odisha 21-12 to be crowned as the winners of the 12th Senior National Rugby 7s Championship (Women). This marked Bihar's second national championship title, having won it earlier in 2022 on home soil.
After U-18 Asian glory, Neeraj Chopra fan Himanshu Jakhar eyes Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar
New Delhi, April 19: Himanshu Jakhar, who created history after becoming the first Indian to clinch gold in men's javelin throw at the U-18 Asian Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, will be a major attraction at the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar, scheduled from May 4 to 15.
Matter of pride for Bihar to host Asia Cup in historic city of Rajgir: Nitish Kumar
New Delhi, March 31: Rajgir, the historic city in Bihar, is all set to host the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has lauded the move.
Rajgir to host Men's Asia Cup 2025 as Hockey India signs MoU with Bihar State Sports Authority
New Delhi, March 31: Rajgir, the historic city in Bihar, will host the Men's Asia Cup 2025, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority on Monday.
Bihar athletes welcome professional approach by Ad Hoc panel & State Government
Dehradun, February 2: Paris 2024 Olympian trap shooter Shreyasi Singh, a member of the Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to oversee the Bihar Olympic Association's matters, along with her fellow athletes, today highlighted the pride and confidence with which the Bihar contingent is competing the 2025 National Games Uttarakhand.