Indian Athletes News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Kevin sireau hails 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle', highlights importance of regular sports for fitness and health
New Delhi April 6: India Cycling's foreign coach, Kevin Sireau, has highlighted the importance of regular sports participation for maintaining health and fitness. He praised the Fit India initiative and emphasized the significance of the upcoming 2026 Asian Games.
Kavin, Aadithya, Aakansha shine bright in shooting at Khelo India Para Games
New Delhi, April 3: Three talented shooters - Kavin Kengnalkar, Aadithya Giri and Aakansha - delivered remarkable performances at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. The tournament took place last month in New Delhi, with shooting events being organised at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range from March 21-25.
Incomplete without Paralympics medal: Bhagyashree Jadhav wants to be third time lucky at LA 2028
New Delhi, March 26: Seasoned shotputter and javelin thrower Bhagyashree Jadhav, who was India's flagbearer at the Paris Paralympics alongside Sumit Antil, has her sights on capturing a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
Immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation: PM Modi applauds Special Olympics winter games athletes
New Delhi, March 18: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign. PM Narendra Modi posted pictures with players he met, expressing immense joy and pride in their achievements.
India celebrate triumph of athletes returning from Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, March 17: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign.
'Khelo India Para Games 2025 huge opportunity for youngsters to grow': Navdeep Singh
New Delhi, March 17: The 2024 Paralympics gold medal-winning javelin thrower Navdeep Singh believes the Khelo India Para Games is an important platform for the continued growth of para-athletes and reflects the government's keen interest in promoting para sports in the country.
Manu Bhaker emphasizes the importance of fitness for a healthy life
Chandigarh, March 12: Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has always been a strong advocate for fitness and a healthy lifestyle. According to her, maintaining both mental and physical well-being is essential.
Special Olympics Bharat organises special send-off ceremony for 49-member Indian contingent set 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 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
India becoming global sporting powerhouse: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'
New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Uttarakhand's emergence as a formidable sporting force in the country and emphasised India's rapid strides toward becoming a global sporting powerhouse.
Surat's Muskan Gupta, Twisha Kakadia elevate Gujarat at 38th national games
Surat, Feb 13: Surat's Muskan Gupta and Twisha Kakadia have secured gold medals at the 38th National Games, currently underway in Uttarakhand.
My biggest motivation is my baby...: MMA fighter Ritu Phogat on her comeback after embracing motherhood
Singapore, February 6: Indian mixed-martial-arts fighter Ritu Phogat, who will be making her return to the sport this month, said that her biggest motivation is her baby and she looks forward to making a strong comeback in the sport after a dip in form and embracing motherhood.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects arrangements for National Games on his return from Delhi poll campaign
Dehradun, February 4: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inspected the various arrangements of the 38th National Games at Maharana Pratap Sports Stadium in Raipur after arriving in Dehradun from Delhi, where he had campaigned for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly polls.
Set a goal and work on that: Harvinder Singh's message to youth on being selected for Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 26: Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh has expressed his feelings after being selected for the Padma Shri award.
Very happy that my hard work of eight years has paid off: Rakesh Kumar on being conferred for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 17: India's para-archer Rakesh Kumar expressed his feelings after being conferred with the Arjuna Award in the National Sports Awards 2025 on Friday.
Para shooter Avani Lekhara reflects on her journey, says she learnt from setbacks
New Delhi, January 6: Indian Para shooter Avani Lekhara recently made an appearance at the House of Glory podcast, an initiative started by the Olympic medalist Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on her journey of becoming a para-athlete and the importance of mental health in the process of becoming a successful shooter.
'It was pretty difficult to restart life in a wheelchair', says para shooter Avani Lekhara
New Delhi, Jan 6: Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara expressed gratitude for the challenging journey of becoming a para-athlete while reflecting on the importance of mental health in becoming a champion.
Indian athletes, their families celebrate prestigious Arjuna Award recognition
New Delhi, January 3: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother Savitri Devi and India Chess grandmaster were filled with joy after being rewarded with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Thursday.
"Feeling very proud": Praveen Kumar on being declared as recipient of Khel Ratna
New Delhi, January 3: After being nominated for the Arjuna Award, Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar expressed his feelings saying that it is a very proud moment for him and this will help him to perform better in the upcoming tournaments.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates nominees of National Sports Awards 2024
New Delhi, January 2: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took to his official media handle and congratulated all the players and coaches who were nominated for the National Sports Awards 2024 on Thursday.
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh conferred with Khel Ratna; MYAS announces National Sports Awards 2024
New Delhi, January 2: Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar have awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna, according to a PIB from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.