India’s sporting ambitions received a major boost as top athletes celebrated the nation’s successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030. The announcement coincided with the 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, a nationwide fitness initiative organised in collaboration with ESIC at over 1,000 locations across India….
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Dr Mandaviya to Lead 62nd Fit India Sundays on Cycle
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will spearhead the 62nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on February 22, 2026, at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The event, conducted in collaboration with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), celebrates India’s successful award to host the Commonwealth…
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Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Gulmarg Dates Announced
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 will take place from February 23 to 26 in Jammu and Kashmir. The snow sports phase in Gulmarg will mark the second and concluding leg…
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Khelo India Hall Boosts Maharashtra’s Olympic Readiness
The Union Government has taken another decisive step towards strengthening India’s high-performance sports ecosystem with the foundation stone laying of the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt….
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Quality Coaching Key to India’s Top-5 Sports Dream: Mandaviya
India’s ambition to emerge as one of the world’s top five sporting nations by 2047 will depend as much on developing quality coaches as on identifying young talent, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Addressing the international conference “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification…
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Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Begin in Leh
The Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 commenced in Leh, Ladakh, on January 19, featuring over 1,000 participants including athletes, coaches, and technical officials. The opening ceremony took place at Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, with the Army rink and Gupukh’s frozen pond set to host competitions until the conclusion…
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India’s Youth Driving Viksit Bharat: Sarbananda Sonowal
India’s youth are emerging as the driving force behind the country’s transformation into a developed nation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday. Addressing a national gathering on National Youth Day, the Minister underlined that young Indians are no longer passive observers but active participants…
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India Gears Up to Host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is making comprehensive preparations to host the 2036 Olympic Games, underlining the country’s growing confidence and capability in staging world-class sporting events. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conference, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s…
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Fit India Sundays: Puducherry Mega Event Turns One
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement marked its first anniversary with a vibrant and high-energy celebration at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. The milestone event highlighted how a simple idea has evolved into a nationwide people’s…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Urges United Action on Obesity
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasised the critical need for a holistic approach to tackle obesity in India during the inaugural session of the 2-day Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity (AOCO) 2025. He cautioned that anti-obesity drugs should be used judiciously and…