Page 17 - Latest Updates on Kiren Rijiju
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually launches Fit India Freedom Run
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday virtually launched the Fit India Freedom Run, a country-wide event that promises to become a fitness phenomenon
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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to launch 'Fit India Freedom Run' on Friday
Interested participants and organisations can register for the event on the Fit India website
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Actively organise state-level Khelo India Games to identify talent: Rijiju
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asked the states to actively organise the Khelo India Games for identifying a larger pool of talent from the grassroots level.
Awaiting Rashtrapati Bhavan instructions, Sports Awards to be delayed
The pandemic had last month forced the sports ministry to extend the deadline for submission of online applications for the awards
Accepting people from other regions is key to national integrity: Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju underlined the importance of integration for empowerment of people from the northeast, and said respecting and accepting those from other regions is the key to national integrity
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'We want medals but put no effort': Kiren Rijiju calls for sports culture
India doesn't have a sport culture; athletes future depends on policy country undertakes: Union Minister
Govt to launch 'Target Olympic Podium Scheme' for junior athletes: Rijiju
Rijiju announced the decision during the 'Fit Hai To Hit Hai Fit India' webinar which was attended by HRD minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, P V Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri
Former players write to Sports Minister, IOA to save Mumbai hockey
Mumbai Hockey Association has decided against legally contesting Hockey India's move to withdraw their associate membership
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Govt extends contract of all existing foreign coaches to Sept 2021
"This decision is part of India''s long-term roadmap for Olympic preparation for 2024 and 2028. I am confident our athletes will benefit from this," Sports minister said
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Rijiju launches Nada app to help athletes stay updated on banned substances
The app aims to create a bridge between athletes and the Nada by providing easily accessible information on various aspects of sport
De-recognition of NSFs to hurt Olympics' preparations: Sports council chief
The Sports Ministry on Thursday withdrew provisional annual recognition granted to 54 NSFs on the directive of the Delhi High Court, which asked it to maintain status quo till further orders.
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Indian tennis association eyes resumption of players' training in September
The national governing body for tennis informed Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju of its plan in a meeting he had with presidents and secretary generals of 15 National Sports Federations
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Rijiju wants sports tournaments to begin from August without spectators
Given the uncertainty arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic, IOA president Narinder Batra pushed for flexibility with the annual calendars.
International Olympic Day: Sushil, Saina Nehwal share medal-winning memory
Wrestler Kumar said that his life changed with the Olympic medal in 2008, while history was created with another medal in 2012.
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India should be ready to host sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju
I'm hoping that in next couple of months' time we should be ready with at least some of the events, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
We've started preparations for top-10 finish in 2028 Olympics: Kiren Rijiju
The 2024 Games is a mid-term goal but the long term is 2028, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
India will not host any international sport event anytime soon: Rijiju
Talking specifically about IPL 2020, Rijiju says it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country
Sports in time of Covid-19: What can and can't be done in lockdown 4.0
As new MHA guidelines for Lockdown 4.0 comes in effect, here's how various sporting activities can resume in times of coronavirus
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'Concrete decision' on resumption of athletes' training soon: Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju interacted with more than 40 athletes from various disciplines including Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra, Tajinder Toor, KT Irfan, Shivpal Singh, Poovamma, Jinson Johnson, and Md Anas
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Mirabai Chanu keen to resume training; Rijiju asks SAI to lay down rules
The weightlifters are currently staying at Sports Authority of India's National Center of Excellence in Patiala
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