Sports

Spartan Race, the world leader in obstacle course racing, offering the ultimate test of endurance, strength, and determination, makes its grand entry in India with registrations now open. The inaugural season titled – TVS Apache Spartan, demonstrates a strategic partnership between Spartan Race and TVS Apache Series, encouraging fitness and …

India’s leading private radio and entertainment network, Red FM, is thrilled to announce the launch of “Phir Se Patak!” to celebrate the greatest multi-sporting event in the world, the 2024 Summer Olympics. The campaign will run from July 26th to August 11th. This Olympics season – Red FM kicks off …

The Indian Women’s Hockey team participated in an intensive mental strengthening and team building camp at the prestigious Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala from 14 – 21 Jul 24. The camp featuring 30 players and support staff, was conducted to enhance mental resilience, instill a fighting spirit and foster camaraderie amongst the players.  The athletes …

The Paris 2024 Olympics are all set to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees along with the IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) will participate. The games will feature 10,500 athletes competing across 35 venues throughout the country. Let’s delve into the …

On the question of ‘Funds released for the development of sports infrastructure’ in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, stated the following in a written reply today. State/UT-wise details of funds released by the Government for the development of sports infrastructure under Khelo India …

The allotment of hosting rights for the Olympics is done by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through a detailed host selection process spelt out in the public domain. The IOC has a dedicated body, the Future Host Commission (FHC), which deals with this subject. The interested National Olympics Committees (NOCs) …

Preparation for International events including Olympics is an ongoing and continuous process. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, National Sports Federations (NSFs), including the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and Sports Authority of India (SAI) are working in close coordination for providing best facilities, training, equipment support, wholesome nutritious diet …

The Ministry runs two flagship schemes, viz. Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) and Khelo India Scheme, for promotion and development of sports including the sport of football. The details of financial assistance during the last five years, scheme wise and year wise, in respect of football are …

Inclusion of any sport discipline in the Olympic Games is decided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among other things, IOC has prescribed that a sport discipline must be governed by an International Federation which undertakes to follow the rules of the Olympic Charter, and the sport must also be …

As the world turns its gaze to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, India proudly announces its largest-ever contingent for the games, consisting of 117 athletes across 16 sports disciplines. This diverse team, which includes 70 men and 47 women, will compete in 69 events with a total of 95 medals at stake. Supported by an impressive …