Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has appealed to citizens to dedicate at least one hour to fitness and play on the occasion of National Sports Day 2025. The day, observed annually on August 29, commemorates the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This…
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India Ups Sports Game: Revised NSF Scheme 2025
India’s Sports Boost: New NSF Scheme Unveiled India has revised its Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) to provide stronger support to athletes, coaches, and grassroots development. The move follows the Paris Olympics 2024 and marks a bold step in preparing for the next Olympic cycle. Stronger Support,…
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India Breaks Sixes Record in Lord’s Test Thriller
Lord’s, London – July 12, 2025: Day 3 of the third Test between India and England turned out to be a dramatic, emotional, and record-setting affair. With KL Rahul’s century, Rishabh Pant’s gritty knock despite injury, and Ravindra Jadeja’s steady half-century, Team India scripted a powerful comeback at the iconic…
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Radhika Yadav Murder: Sports Icons Demand Family Support
Tragedy Strikes: National Tennis Star Shot Dead by Father In a deeply disturbing case from Haryana, 25-year-old national-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, inside their home. The incident occurred on July 10, 2025, and has left the nation in shock.According to police reports,…
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When Women Lift, India Rises: Raksha Khadse
Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, made a powerful statement during her visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. Her message was clear and emotional: “When women lift, the entire nation rises.” Khelo India: Fueling…
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ABC Pro Basketball Season 4 Begins in Pune
Season 4 Begins with Grand Opening in Pune The ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4 kicked off with a grand celebration on July 6, 2025, at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Kharadi, Pune. The event was inaugurated by Smt. Raksha Khadse, the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs…
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SAI Hosts Media Conclave on Khelo Bharat NITI 2025
SAI LNCPE Pushes Vision 2036 Through Khelo Bharat NITI 2025 The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre at LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram, hosted a Media Conclave to brief leading Kerala-based media organizations on the Khelo Bharat NITI 2025—India’s newly approved National Sports Policy 2025. The event brought together top coaches, high-performance…
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F4S Footballs Distributed Across West Bengal Schools
Massive Statewide Rollout of Footballs Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Football for Schools (F4S) distribution programme at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, in Kolkata. The initiative, launched in partnership with FIFA and AIFF, aims to distribute over 88,000 footballs across West Bengal. Simultaneous events were…
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Bihar’s Sports Revival: Stadiums, Scholarships & Strategy
Bihar, once lagging behind in sports infrastructure, is now rewriting its athletic future with a massive investment in facilities, training, and events. With youth making up over 30% of the state’s population, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has made sports a political and developmental priority. From Neglect to National Stage Until…
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IND vs ENG 1st Test: Duckett-Pope Resist After Gill 147
Duckett, Pope Rebuild After Gill’s Heroic 147 as England Fight Back The 1st Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy took a dramatic turn on Day 2 as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope led a solid fightback for England after India posted a massive 471 in their first innings. India’s innings was…