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(Search results - 45)Village Ki ChhoriFeb 6, 2020, 5:33 PM IST
A Total of 2747 Khelo India Athletes Selected Under Khelo India Scheme: Kiren Rijiju
A total of 2747 Khelo India Athletes have been selected under the “Talent Search and Development” vertical of the Khelo India Scheme. A total of 540 athletes have been shortlisted during the Khelo India Youth Games, 2020 said the Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju.
Other SportsJan 27, 2020, 9:38 AM IST
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash; Twitterati mourn tragic death of basketball legend
Athletes, fans mourned the tragic death of American basketball superstar Kobe Bryant. He was killed in a helicopter crash
Village Ki ChhoriJan 16, 2020, 4:57 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju and Suniel Shetty Call for Clean and Drug-free Sports Culture
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and actor Suniel Shetty have called for a clean and drug-free sports culture, urging Khelo India athletes to refrain from any banned substances. The minister promised the athletes that they would be given full support as long as they stay away from banned substances.
Other SportsNov 1, 2019, 2:40 PM IST
WWE superstar Charlotte Flair to visit India; to meet Special Olympics athletes on Children's Day
Charlotte Flair returns to India after four years for a promotional tour. Apart from meeting numerous fans across Mumbai and Bengaluru, her three-day action packed itinerary includes meeting with Special Olympics athletes on the occasion of Children’s Day and an appearance at ComicCon India
Other SportsOct 28, 2019, 3:50 PM IST
Swaroop Singh Kuntal becomes fastest Indian to complete Ironman Malaysia
The Ironman Malaysia was organised on October 26 on Langkawi Island in Malaysia. Athletes from all over the world participated. Swaroop Singh Kuntal completed it in a record timing of 12 hours and 14 minutes
Other SportsOct 4, 2019, 4:26 PM IST
TOPS scheme: Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya included, Sakshi Malik out
The TOPS is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide assistance to India's top athletes. The scheme's committee has also cleared financial proposals of over Rs 70 lakh at their meeting today
TrendingSep 17, 2019, 4:47 PM IST
Badminton champion PV Sindhu receives BMW X5 SUV as gift
The BMW SUV was presented by Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni to PV Sindhu on behalf of V Chamundeswaranath, vice-president of Telangana Badminton Association, who is known to gift athletes with vehicles. This is his 22nd vehicle being presented as gift to sportspersons.
Other SportsSep 5, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Here's why organisers may spray artificial snow
Tokyo Olympics organisers confirmed that they plan to test the use of artificial snow at a canoe event later this month as they look for novel ways to keep spectators and athletes cool during Tokyo's notoriously steamy summer months
SportsAug 18, 2019, 6:14 PM IST
New Delhi to host Indian Grand Prix-VI on September 5; last chance for athletes to qualify for World Championships
The Indian Grand Prix-VI to be held in New Delhi is the last chance for India track and field athletes to qualify for the World Championships
Other SportsAug 7, 2019, 10:27 AM IST
World’s highest-paid female athletes: PV Sindhu lone Indian in Forbes list; Serena Williams tops
The Forbes list of the world's top 15 female athletes is topped by Serena Williams, with total earnings of $ 29.2 million. Forbes said Williams, 37, plans to play through at least next year but is already planning her next act with a clothing line, 'S by Serena', and designs to launch jewellery and beauty products lines by the end of 2020
SportsJul 31, 2019, 7:38 PM IST
#HumHongeKamYab: Twitterati sings, wishes good luck to Tokyo Olympics athletes
HumHongeKamYab - a song that turned from gospel music to a protest song. The song has been used in Sony Pictures Network Sports’ Summer Olympics anthem released today (July 31) and Twitterati has gone crazy over the video
SportsJun 12, 2019, 6:35 PM IST
Sportstop: From update on Shikhar Dhawan's thumb injury to PSG’s offer to Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt
According to the Forbes list, Virat Kohli remains the sole Indian cricketer in the Forbes list of world's highest-paid athletes with estimated annual earnings of USD 25 million. This and more in today’s (June 12) Sportstop
CricketNov 5, 2018, 8:52 AM IST
Virat Kohli turns 30: Indian captain's incredible journey from chubby boy to super fit athlete
Bengaluru: From a chubby boy in New Delhi to conqueror of the cricket world - Virat Kohli's journey has been incredible and an inspiring one to millions across the globe. As he celebrates his 30th birthday today (November 5), MyNation takes you on a trip of how Kohli transformed himself to be one of the fittest athletes in the world. Happy birthday Virat.
SportsSep 27, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
SportsSep 24, 2018, 12:51 PM IST
Sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore promises to continue funding athletes for 2022 Asian Games, CWG
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Sunday promised continued support to medal prospects for the 2022 Asian and Commonwealth Games