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Sundays on Cycle: India Pedals Forward with 300+ Events Nationwide on April 13
New Delhi, April 13: India witnessed yet another vibrant edition of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' Sunday with over 300 cycling events conducted simultaneously across the country. Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary of Sports, flagged off the national capital's edition at New Moti Bagh, energizing the crowd and reinforcing the national momentum towards fitness.
Mansukh Mandaviya leads 4000-plus cyclists in Rajkot for 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'
New Delhi, April 6: The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 4000 riders during the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Rajkot even as the cycling drive was organized in more than 500 locations with an overall participation of more than 10,000 riders, as per the SAI Media press release.
Under PM Modi, no stone will be left unturned to support para-athletes: Raksha Khadse at KIPG closing
New Delhi, March 27: The Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse hailed the successful organization of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 which came to an end here on Thursday. Close to 1300 athletes took part in six para disciplines at three venues in Delhi. Haryana won the team championship ahead of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
Cycling not only enhances health but also builds character: Union Sports Minister Mandaviya
Lucknow, March 23: The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 500 riders during the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' here along with Minister of State for Sports and Youth Welfare, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Girish Chandra Yadav, Principal Secretary (Sports) Manish Chauhan and Secretary (Sports) Uttar Pradesh, Suhas Yathiraj.
Sport Min Mandaviya leads over 500 riders during 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Lucknow
Lucknow, March 23: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 500 riders during the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' here along with Minister of State for Sports & Youth Welfare, Govt of Uttar Pradesh, Girish Chandra Yadav, Principal Secretary (Sports) Manish Chauhan and Secretary (Sports) Uttar Pradesh Suhas Yathiraj.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to lead nationwide 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' from Lucknow
New Delhi, March 22: Intensifying the fight against obesity, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya will be taking part in the nationwide movement 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' on March 23.
Dr Mandaviya to lead nationwide 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' from Lucknow
Lucknow, March 22: Intensifying the fight against obesity, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will be taking part in the nationwide movement, 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Lucknow on Sunday (March 23). The Union Sports Minister will be joined by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh Smt Anandiben Patel and Uttar Pradesh Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Girish Chandra Yadav.
Khelo India Para Games 2025 anthem, mascot and logo launched in presence of Sports Min Mandaviya
New Delhi, March 18: Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Khelo India Para Games 2025 anthem at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex here on Tuesday. The second edition of the para games will be held at three venues in the capital from March 20-27.
Sports Min Mandaviya leads 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Ahmedabad
New Delhi, March 16: The Fit India Sundays on Cycle event witnessed massive participation across the country, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leading the charge at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad today.
Union Sports Ministry puts Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports in public domain, invites suggestions
New Delhi, March 13: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday put in the public domain the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025 for inviting comments/suggestions from the general public and stakeholders, as part of the consultation process.
Hope that current federation will work honestly and will bring wrestling back on track: Brij Bhushan Singh after revocation of ban on WFI
Gonda, March 13: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiye Janta Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh shared his thoughts following the revocation of the ban on WFI by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Vinesh Phogat opposes Sports Ministry's decision to restore WFI affiliation
Chandigarh, March 12: Olympian wrestler and Congress MLA from Haryana, Vinesh Phogat, on Wednesday opposed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to lift the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restore its affiliation and hand over the reins to the current set of office-bearers.
Indian women's team felicitated by Sports Minister Mandaviya after Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship win
New Delhi, March 11: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday felicitated the Indian women's team following their triumph in the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.
Sports Minister felicitates women's kabaddi team for winning Asian title
New Delhi, March 11: The Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday deliberated on starting a women's kabaddi league and announced a cash award of INR 67,50,000 to celebrate the success of the Indian women's kabaddi team in the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship held from March 6 to 8, in Tehran.
Intentions of conspirators not fulfilled: Ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan after ban on wrestling body lifted by Sports Ministry
Gonda, March 11: Following the revocation of ban on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the Union Sports Ministry, the former president of the federation, Brij Bhushan Singh thanked the ministry for restoration of its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF) for wrestling. He also took a swipe at ace wrestlers and politicians present in protests against the federation, saying that the "intentions of conspirators were not fulfilled".
Sports Ministry lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India
New Delhi, March 11: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, restoring its recognition as a National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport.
Sports Ministry revoked WFI's suspension as per High Court order: Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi, March 11: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was lifted following an order by the Delhi High Court for the better future of wrestlers.
We will be holding trials on March 15 in Delhi, says WFI chief Sanjay Singh after Sports Ministry lifts suspension
New Delhi, March 11: After the Union Sports Ministry revoked the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India ((WFI), the national wrestling body chief Sanjay Singh expressed delight on the decision and announced that the WFI will conduct wrestling trials on March 15 in New Delhi.
Ministers, athletes join Sports Mnister Mansukh Mandaviya in unique cycle rally organized on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: State sports Ministers, athletes and administrators joined Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in a special cycle rally to mark International Women's Day at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Saturday.
Athletes, administrators join Mansukh Mandaviya in cycle rally to mark International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: Athletes and administrators joined Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Saturday for a special cycle rally to mark International Women's Day.
Ministers, athletes join Mandaviya in cycle rally to mark International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: State sports ministers, athletes and administrators joined Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in a special cycle rally to mark International Women’s Day at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Saturday.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participates in 'Fit India Cycling' event
Rangareddy, March 8: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday participated in 'Fit India Cycling' event on the occasion of International Women's Day in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana.
Sports Min Mandaviya to chair 'Chintan Shivir' on 2028 Olympics preparation, sports governance
Hyderabad, March 6: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level Chintan Shivir in Hyderabad on March 7-8 to strategise India's journey to global sporting excellence with a strategic vision for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Games.
Sports Min Mansukh Mandaviya sends off largest Indian contingent for Special Olympics World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 4: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will attend the official send-off ceremony for the 49-member Indian team for the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
India to host 2nd Asian Yogasana Championships from March 29 to 31
New Delhi, March 4: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Yogasana Bharat has announced the staging of the 2nd Asian Yogasana Championship from March 29 to 31, 2025 here at the Indira Gandhi Arena.
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.
Sports Minister Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle with industry bodies FICC, CII in Delhi
New Delhi, February 23: Union Sports Minister Manuskh Mandaviya led the Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign in the National Capital today even as he was joined by members of cycling clubs, Olympic rower Arjun Lal Jat and the special guests of this week - representatives of industry bodies, FICCI and CII as well as members from fitness brand Decathlon, Yoga Bharat and My Bharat.
Sports minister Dr. Mandaviya, Shivani Pawar to lead Fit India cycling event in Mumbai
New Delhi, Feb 15: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will be joining a diverse group of riders in Mumbai at the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event on Sunday, February 16.
National Games 2025: SSCB secures title with 121 medals, Maharashtra finishes second
Dehradun, February 14: The Services Sports Central Board (SSCB) clinched the National Games 2025 title with a total of 121 medals, including 68 gold, 26 silver, and 27 bronze, with nine of these medals coming on the final day, Thursday, according to a report from Olympics.com.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya meets cycle manufacturers; urges them to give incentives to promote cycling
New Delhi, February 11: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya met with leading cycle manufacturers on Tuesday to discuss strategies for promoting cycling nationwide.
Mandaviya asks manufacturers to incentivise cycling
New Delhi, Feb 11: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya met cycle manufacturers on Tuesday to discuss strategies, including offering incentives, for promoting cycling nationwide and boosting the momentum of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative.
WFI returns to old office after failure to find new premisis due to Sports Ministry's ban
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, February 7: The office of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has returned to the house of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at 21, Ashoka Road, Janpath after the management failed to get a new place due to the ban imposed by the Sports Ministry, a WFI official said.
Paris Paralympics medallist Rubina Francis, Union Sports Minister to join Fit India Sundays on Cycle event
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative will continue this Sunday with Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya joining a diverse group of riders. Paris Paralympics bronze medallist in the P2 10m air pistol SH1 event, Rubina Francis will also be taking part.
Govt clears participation of 88-member Indian contingent at Asian Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Government of India has approved the participation of the Indian contingent at the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025, scheduled to be held from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, China.
Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD Cricket Team, assures full support to 'Divyang' athletes
New Delhi, Jan 24: The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on Friday for winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated England in the tournament final, demonstrating exceptional skill and resilience.
Union Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD cricket team, assures full govt support for 'Divyang' athletes
New Delhi, January 24: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated England in the tournament final, demonstrating exceptional skill and resilience.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to open Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Leh: , Jan 22 (IANS) The Khelo India season starts with the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 on Thursday. Nineteen teams, composed of states, Union Territories, and institutional outfits, will compete over five days in two events – ice hockey and ice skating. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will be in attendance at the opening ceremony at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh on Thursday and will declare the Games open.
MP: Union Sports Minister Mandaviya, CM Mohan Yadav inaugurate 'Fit India Club' in Bhopal
Bhopal, January 20: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 'Fit India Club' in Bhopal on Sunday.
Mansukh Mandaviya was eager to understand our work & views to take sports forward: Parth Jindal
New Delhi, January 17: Managing director of JSW Cement & co-owner of Delhi Capitals, Parth Jindal expressed his feelings after Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya at the first-ever corporate round-table conference in the National Capital on Thursday.
Delhi HC asks Sports Ministry to reconsider Kathuniya's candidature for Khel Ratna Award
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the selection committee of the Sports Ministry to reconsider the candidature of two-time Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya for the Khel Ratna Award.