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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

Telangana reviewed preparations for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, focusing on infrastructure, logistics, venue readiness and athlete facilities. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan emphasised coordinated efforts among departments to ensure the successful conduct of the national sporting event

A Sports Authority of India delegation inspected major sports venues in Hyderabad to assess their readiness for the 2026 Khelo India Games. Officials appreciated the infrastructure while recommending minor repair and maintenance works before continuing inspections in other Telangana districts

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the National Sports Scholarship Scheme 2026-27. Eligible athletes aged 8 to 23 years can receive monthly scholarships ranging from ₹6,000 to ₹20,000. The last date to apply online is July 31.

Veteran handball coach G Chenna Reddy, who served with the Sports Authority of India and represented India at the 1982 Asian Games, passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 79. The sporting fraternity expressed condolences to his family

Host nation India dominated Day 3 of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, elevating its tally to a staggering 22 gold medals, while competitors from Japan, Nepal, and the USA earned historic peak-podium finishes

Pranati has also received significant personalised support under TOPS

The court also ordered that the entire selection process be video-recorded and monitored by independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

“The ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event has been organised in Guwahati to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, as we all know that India is going to host them

As part of the preparations, the official selection trials for the Indian National Yogasana Team were conducted on May 1 and 2, 2026, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Sonepat, Haryana.

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

Paris Paralympics champion Harvinder Singh and bronze medallist Sheetal are among the stars at the Para National Archery Championship 2026 in Patiala. Over 190 para archers from 20 states are competing, with blind archery introduced for the first time

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined Hyderabad’s ‘Sundays On Cycle’ event, promoting the Fit India movement and highlighting healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention, and citizen well-being, while participating in a six-kilometre mass cycling rally with athletes, SAI officials, and fitness enthusiasts

Parents of two trainee kabaddi players found hanging in an SAI hostel in Kollam have demanded a thorough probe, alleging inconsistencies, distress at the facility, suspicious handling by officials, and questioning whether the teenage athletes could have died by suicide

Sports Authority of India Director General Hariranjan Rao inspected facilities at Gachibowli Stadium and expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure. Officials reviewed Khelo India programmes in Telangana and discussed the possibility of hosting national-level competitions in the State.

Three students from Carmel Convent High School, Mancherial, excelled in the Asmita Khelo India Athletic Meet conducted by the Sports Authority of India. Sony Krishna, M Srinidhi and G Shrustiyogyatha secured top positions in the 60 metres running and triathlon events.

Nikhat Zareen, two-time world champion, is ready for the World Boxing Cup finals in Greater Noida after a 45-day camp in Patiala. Determined to revive her season, she eyes gold while preparing for LA 2028 Olympics

Veteran coach Anita Mishra received a heartfelt farewell in Hyderabad after a 35-year coaching career, having mentored numerous male and female cricketers, many of whom represented India and state teams

Former national cycling champ Maxwell Trevor turns mentor, eyes long-term success through early training and discipline