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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led National Sports Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, urging citizens, especially youth, to embrace sports and fitness. The event featured cricket, football and tug-of-war under the ‘Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein’ initiative

India will host the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting and Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam on August 22 and 23. The gatherings will bring together representatives from 11 member countries to discuss youth empowerment, sports cooperation, innovation and sustainable development

The Centre has assured Telangana of full cooperation to host the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari met Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sought permission to conduct the Games from December 11 to 23 across venues in the State.

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged National Sports Federations to strengthen governance, ensure transparent athlete selection and intensify anti-doping efforts while reviewing India's preparations for the Asian Games 2026, Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and Commonwealth Games 2030

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha that 554 coaching posts remain vacant in the Sports Authority of India. He also highlighted increased anti-doping efforts, proposed stricter laws against doping and detailed financial support provided to the AIFF over the past five years

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists and urged them to mentor future athletes after retirement. He praised the country's historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics while highlighting the government's continued investment in sports development

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India’s World Junior Squash Championship medallists in Delhi, including Anahat Singh, who became the first Indian to win the women’s singles title. He urged the athletes to aim for future milestones like the Asian Games 2026 and Olympics 2028.

India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals in comparable disciplines, improving on its Birmingham 2022 tally. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Team India and reaffirmed the country's commitment to hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated ISSF World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh and Neeru Dhanda, praising their achievements and assuring continued government support as they prepare for the 2026 Asian Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Commonwealth Games bronze medallist para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar with a Rs 10 lakh cash reward after his podium finish in Glasgow, recognising the Bihar athlete's remarkable journey from adversity to international success

Telangana will host the 2026 Khelo India Youth Games this November, becoming the second southern state to do so in three years. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the state’s readiness to welcome over 8,000 athletes and officials

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended warm wishes on World Sports Journalists Day. Both leaders commended the media fraternity for its dedication to chronicling athletic achievements and strengthening the global sports ecosystem

FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh revealed aggressive plans to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, alongside MotoGP and WRC rounds by 2028. The roadmap was discussed in a successful high-level meeting with the Union Sports Ministry

Actor Vikrant Massey marked World Bicycle Day by promoting cycling as a solution to pollution and health issues during Fit India Sundays on Cycle. He also spoke about his upcoming film portraying spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in “White”

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa made history as the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, completing a sensational comeback in Stavanger. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the 20-year-old, stating the entire nation is proud of his monumental feat

As per the ministry release, the consultants are expected to support federations in areas such as ACTC calendar and proposal creation, athlete and official nominations on Games Management Systems

The inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026 was officially unveiled in New Delhi. Scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad from June 4 to 8, the event will feature athletes from over 60 nations as India pushes for global recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has tested a new facility enabling subscribers to withdraw provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts via UPI. The EPFO also plans to introduce WhatsApp-based services for balance checks, claim tracking, and grievance redressal.

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Officials discussed logistics, athlete welfare and planning as India targets a record medal tally

The CISF commissioned 324 sports personnel, including 171 women, at Deoli to boost India’s medal prospects in national and international events, including the Olympics. Recruits, many decorated, join as Head Constables after four months’ paramilitary and sports training