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Special Olympics World Winter Games: India's medal count surges to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India’s remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on the third and fourth days of the event, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India’s total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events.
India shine with 15 medals on Day 3 and 4 of Special Olympics World Winter Games, total medal count increases to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India dominate medal tally in World Para Athletics Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 13: As the final day of competition approaches, India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, leading the medal tally with an astounding haul of 95 medals -- 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze.
World Para Athletics GP: Rinku Hooda excels as India dominate Day 2
New Delhi, March 13: Rinku Hooda was the star performer as hosts India had another dominant outing on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with several standout performances across multiple competitions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India sweeps men's discus throw F11; Preeti Pal shines with silver in 100m sprint
New Delhi, March 11: The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix: 280 athletes to compete over next three days
New Delhi, March 11: The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 officially commenced on Tuesday at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in the national capital.
India pocketed six gold medals in Spanish Para-Badminton International
Vitoria: , March 10 (IANS) India’s para shuttlers delivered an outstanding performance in the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2025 – II in Vitoria, Spain, with Sukant Kadam leading the charge, as they bagged six gold medals and a silver.
German team prepares for Para Athletics Grand Prix; Coach Peters calls stadium 'Impressive'
New Delhi, March 8: The World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025 is set to take place from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking a significant moment for para-athletics in India. With 20 countries participating and a total of 250 para-athletes, including 145 Indian and 105 international competitors, this event is shaping up to be one of the largest para-athletics competitions hosted in the country, as per a release from PCI.
We must host the Olympics, says Mahesh Bhupathi
Kolkata, March 7: Former Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi said that India must host the Olympics and also talked about the challenges non-cricket sports face in India.
Preparations for LA28 and India's bid for 2036 Olympics discussed at Chintan Shivir
New Delhi, March 7: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir focused on India's preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Friday.
Special Olympics Bharat sends off largest ever Indian contingent for World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 5: Special Olympics Bharat, on Wednesday, organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 49-member contingent (comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members) ready to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
MoS Raksha Khadse graces Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, March 5: Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the Australia–India Sports Excellence Forum at GIFT City, here on Wednesday. The two-day forum is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at strengthening sports cooperation between the two nations.
Gujarat: MoS Raksha Khadse graces Australia-India Sports Excellence forum
Gandhinagar, March 5: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday.
India to host 2nd Asian Yogasana Championship in March 2025
New Delhi, March 4: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Yogasana Bharat announced the 2nd Asian Yogasana Championship, scheduled to be held from March 29 to 31, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi.
PCI launches World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025
New Delhi, March 4: Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Tuesday launched the World Para Athletics Grand Prix New Delhi 2025, scheduled from March 11 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum to be held in Gujarat from March 5-6
Gandhinagar, March 3: The Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum, a joint initiative between the Australian and Gujarat Governments, will be held on 5 and 6 March 2025 in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The first of its kind, the forum will bring together key Australian and Indian decision makers from across the sports ecosystem to advance Australia-India sports cooperation, according to a release from the Australian High Commission in India.
Barca Legends returning to India for El Classico against Real Madrid Leyendas on April 6
Mumbai, Feb 28: One of the greatest rivalries in world football is coming to Indian soil for the first time as the legends of Real Madrid and Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle, 'Legends Faceoff'.
Hyderabad to host meeting to outline plans for India's performance in 2028 Olympics
New Delhi, February 27: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has announced that a crucial meeting will take place in Hyderabad from March 7 to 9 to discuss India's roadmap for the 2028 Olympics. The meeting will bring together sports ministers from all states along with top athletes from across the country to strategize and outline plans for India's performance at the Los Angeles Games.
Sports ministry forms committee to revise norms for financial assistance to NSFs
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Sports Ministry has formed a six-member committee to revise the norms for providing financial assistance to the National Sports Federations (NSFs), keeping in mind India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
WTT Youth Contender to begin in Vadodara from Feb 25
Vadodara, Feb 25: WTT Youth Contender Vadodara, a part of the WTT Youth Series, will be played in India for the first time from February 25 to March 1 at the Sama Indoor Sports Complex.
49-member contingent to represent India at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, February 21: The Indian contingent, comprising 49 members, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, to be held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15. The contingent includes 30 athletes and 19 support staff, who will be participating across six sports disciplines - Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Floorball, Short-Track Speed Skating, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing, as per SO Bharat press release.
38th National Games conclude with Services emerging overall champions
Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Feb 14: The 38th National Games of India, held across various venues in Uttarakhand, concluded on a grand note with a spectacular closing ceremony here on Friday. The event, which saw an exceptional display of athleticism, dedication, and sportsmanship, started on January 28 with events being held at various venues across the state.
India go down fighting 2-3 against South Korea in Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ships
Qingdao (China), Feb 13: Men's singles player Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and women's doubles pairing of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly fought back from two matches down to keep the team in the hunt, but that did not prove enough as India went down 2-3 against South Korea in their second Group D clash in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 on Thursday.
Delhi and Chennai emerge victorious in ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 national league finals
Delhi, Feb 10: The ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top junior players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country, drew to a successful close with All-Star Team Delhi clinching the boys' title and All-Star Team Chennai emerging victorious in the girls' category.
Sindhu to miss Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships due to hamstring injury
New Delhi, Feb 9: Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will not be part of India's squad for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) to be played in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16. Sindhu revealed that she sustained a hamstring injury that will take longer to recover than expected.
Mathias Boe visits World Padel League; discusses Padel's growth in India
Mumbai, February 7: With the World Padel League's India debut in full swing at the Nesco Center in Mumbai and Mathias Boe, a former World No.1, 2012 London Olympic silver medalist in badminton and a former coach of India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, made a special appearance at the competition on Thursday.
AIPA launches India's first-ever pickleball equipment research lab
Mumbai, January 30: The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), the governing body for pickleball in India, has launched the first research and testing laboratory for pickleball equipment in India.
Research, innovation are essential for progressing in world: Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi, January 27: The first International Olympic Research Conference was inaugurated today by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, at Rashtriya Raksha University. The four-day conference aims to establish India as a significant player in the global Olympic ecosystem, focusing on financial sustainability, strategic planning, and collaborative networks to bolster India's bid for the 2036 Olympics, said an official statement.
Shruti Kotwal eyes 2026 Winter Olympics qualification
New Delhi, January 21: Shruti Kotwal will have her eyes on the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Ladakh even as she trains in the United States for the Asian Winter Games in February in China. India's first professional woman speed skater took part in KIWG last year and produced some standout performances in her maiden appearance at these Games.
Speed skater Shruti Kotwal aiming for 2026 Winter Olympics qualification
New Delhi, Jan. 20: India's first professional woman speed skater Shruti Kotwal, who will be leading India's charge in the Asian Winter Games (AWG) in Harbin, China from February 7-14, has her eyes set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Indian men edge past Nepal 54-36 to be crowned champion in first-ever Kho Kho World Cup
New Delhi, Jan 19: In a spectacular display of speed, strategy, and skill, Team India etched their names in sporting history by clinching the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on a beautiful Sunday night.
India crowned inaugural Kho Kho World Cup champions following men's team win against Nepal
New Delhi, January 19: In a spectacular display of speed, strategy, and skill, Team India etched their names in sporting history by clinching the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
Ramji Kashyap, V Subramani star as India crushes Sri Lanka to reach Kho Kho WC 2025 semi-finals
New Delhi, January 17: A brilliant performance from the Men's team was led by the likes of Ramji Kashyap, Pratik Waikar and Aditya Ganpule, as Team India scored 58 points in Turn 1 and prevented the Sri Lankans from scoring a single point via Dream Runs, ensuring a strong start to the game at the end of the first turn.
India will win final: Indian Kho Kho men's team coach Ashwani Kumar Sharma
New Delhi, January 17: India continued their impressive run in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, securing a commanding 71-34 victory over Bhutan at the IG Indoor Stadium on Thursday. The win guarantees India's position at the top of Group A and a place in the quarter-finals.
India aims to be among top 5 in global sports by 2047: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi, January 16: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, following his detailed discussion with the corporate sector, outlined an ambitious vision to elevate India's position in the global sports arena.
Indian Women outclass Malaysia in 80-point Kho Kho victory, set up Bangladesh quarterfinal
New Delhi, January 16: The Indian women's kho kho team continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding victory over Malaysia in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Starting with a spectacular Dream Run by defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika, Team India showcased their prowess across all four turns, ultimately securing an emphatic 80-point win. The victory, marked by multiple Dream Runs and tactical brilliance, cemented India's position atop Group A with a massive score difference, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Bangladesh, according to a release from the Kho Kho World Cup.
Kho Kho World Cup: Unstoppable Indian women storm into QF with emphatic win over Iran
New Delhi, Jan 15: Fresh from their historic 157-point annihilation of South Korea, the Indian women's Kho Kho team secured its place in the quarterfinals with another commanding performance, overwhelming Iran by 84 points in the women's section of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday.
Kho Kho will compete top sports in future: Indian men's Kho Kho team captain Prateek Waikar
New Delhi, January 15: Following the Indian men's Kho Kho team's second victory in the ongoing Kho Kho World Cup 2025, captain Waikar Waikar said that Kho Kho will compete in top sports in the future.
Future stars shine at ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals
New Delhi, Jan 14: The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Delhi concluded with intense competition, as the top U-14 boys' and girls' teams earned their spots in the National League Finals.