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'Elite' athletes to resume training once nationwide lockdown lifted: Rijiju

The country has been in lockdown since March 24 and it is currently slated to be lifted on May 17

Coronavirus: Kiren Rijiju to discuss training plan with weightlifters today

Rijiju had said earlier planning will have to be done to ensure that sports remain sustainable without fans in the stadium in the near future.

Olympics 2020 postponed: Here's what India's Tokyo-bound athletes said

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has welcomed IOC's decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics and said It's necessary for the well-being of athletes from across the world

Govt will make every effort to include kabaddi in Olympics: Kiren Rijiju

Sports being a state subject, the responsibility of promotion of sports, including identification of young talent and its nurturing, rests with state governments, says Kiren Rijiju in Parliament

All national camps, except for Olympics postponed over Covid-19: Rijiju

All national camps, except for those where athletes are preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, were on Tuesday postponed until further order in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the academic training at the National Centre of Excellence and Sports Auhtority of India Centres will also be suspended. The Olympics are scheduled for July-August this year. "Due to Covid-19, SAI has decided that: All National camps shall be postponed except for those where athletes are being trained as part of Olympics #Tokyo2020 preparation," Rijiju tweeted. "Academic training in National Centre of Excellence & STCs shall be suspended till further order," he added. Rijiju said the move is temporary and precautionary and training will resume if the situation caused by the pandemic improves. "This is just a temporary and precautionary step for the safety of our sportspersons. I appeal all our young athletes not to be disheartened. We will resume the academic trainings ..

Love, peace and harmony: PM Modi, President and others wish 'Happy Holi'

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, besides a host of other political heavyweights, also sent out their good wishes to people through Twitter and urged everyone to strengthen the bonds of friendship

Tokyo Olympics: India will send a large contingent, says minister Rijiju

In reply to a question with regard to the spread of coronavirus, he said that the preparations for the mega showpiece event are going on as planned

Higher education in India undergoing major transformation: Rijiju

REWORKED: WHO attempts to avoid stigmatising Wuhan; can't find a name for coronavirus

Khelo India perfect platform to prepare athletes for Olympics, says Rijiju

"Today, we are training almost 15000 players in different academies which are accredited under 'Khelo India', the minister said

National Sports Code: Ministry to file affidavit on HC's review panel stay

The Sports Ministry had formed a 13-member committee with former SC judge Justice (Retd) Mukundakam Sharma as chairman to review the controversial code after it was rejected by the IOA

Amit Shah meets North-East CMs to discuss the outline of Citizenship Bill

The meetings were attended by chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya Sarbananda Sonowal, Pema Khandu and Conrad Sangma respectively

Rijiju plays down calls to boycott the 2022 CWG over shooting's exclusion

Shooting has been axed from the 2022 edition by Birmingham Organising Committee, citing logistical issues

Higher cash awards for para-athletes, badminton medallists get Rs 1.82 cr

It has also been decided that medal winners will be given their cash awards the day they return to the country after an international event, and will 'not have to wait for a once-a-year ceremony'

Sumit Nagal, Prajnesh Gunneswaran have great future ahead: Kiren Rijiju

In the first round match of the US Open, Sumit Nagal faced a defeat at the hands of Switzerland's Roger Federer 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 on Tuesday

Be it Pakistan or any other team, our priority is to ensure security: Rijiju

Have asked states to make necessary arrangements to give proper security, MoS for Home Affairs said

Union Minister Rijiju escapes unhurt as chopper makes emergency landing

The Mi-17 helicopter was flying from Guwahati to Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh when it faced heavy rains

Rohingyas to be deported, don't preach India on refugees: Kiren Rijiju

They are illegal immigrants in India, they stand to be deported: Rijiju

Calibrated attempt to tarnish India's image over Rohingya issue: Rijiju

Rijiju said criticism of India on the Rohingyas, who have entered India illegally, undermines the country's security

Rijiju says Pak media 'very irresponsible' over heckling of Jadhav's family

He also assured action by the External Affairs Ministry over the heckling of Jhadav's family

Rijiju expresses faith in India ahead of team's first WC match

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that he has 'full faith' in the Indian cricket team, who will be playing their first match in this edition of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday."I have full faith in Indian players, they have done a lot of preparation. So, I want to congratulate the whole Indian cricket team and I hope the World Cup, which we had won earlier, we will bring that World Cup again in India," Rijiju told ANI.India will compete against South Africa, who are displaying a woeful performance in the tournament as they lost both their previous matches at the hands of England and Bangladesh.South Africa batsman Hashim Amla did not appear in the previous game which was played against Bangladesh as he faced a blow to head during England clash and Lungi Ngidi also left the field during the second match after he sustained a hamstring injury. Moreover, Dale Steyn has also been ruled out of the premier tournament owing to his shoulder injury which will further