Budgetary allocation for sports increased by over Rs 200 crore; SAI, NSDF, Khelo India benefitted while assistance to NSFs slashed
The Government of India, in its interim budget, before the Lok Sabha polls in mid-2019, has increased the sports budget by Rs 214.20 crore for the financial year 2019-2020. The overall sports budget was increased from Rs 2002.72 in 2018-2019 crore to Rs 2216.92 crore. In the interim budget presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the allocation to SAI has...
Youth flourish; rural champs emerge, disability conquered & Maharashtra rule as Khelo India 2019 closes with confetti, streamers and chants
Maharashtra walked away with the champion’s trophy of the Khelo India Youth Games 2019 in a shower of confetti, victory chants of ‘Jai Maharashtra’ and deafening music. The hosts had a rich haul of 85 gold, 62 silver and 81 bronze, totaling an impressive 228 medals. Haryana emerged second with 62 gold, 56 silver and 60 bronze for a...
The aspiring young India is ready to plunge into the ‘bigger & better’ Khelo India Youth Games 2019
The Khelo India programme was launched by the Government of India with a vision to showcase the tremendous potential of Indian sportsperson, mainly in the grassroot level, by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country. The first edition of Khelo India Youth Games was hosted at Delhi in 2018 under the able guidance of Rajyavardhan...
After 1964, it is in 2019: India win first Asian Cup match in 55 years; Sunil Chhetri surpasses Leo Messi
Two goals from captain Sunil Chhetri sealed victory for India in the AFC Asian Cup against Thailand at Abu Dhabi. As India registered their first win in the Asian Cup since 1964, living legend Chhetri overtook Lionel Messi to become the second highest-scoring active international player. Playing in his second Asian Cup and 105th match, Sunil Chhetri scored in the...
With an international grandeur, Indian Open 2018 proved that India is ready for the next-gen Pickleball game
It is time to accept that Pickleball is sure to rule the coming years of sports in India. The way it is being played and promoted, the skill level of Indian players and the professionalism with which international tournaments are organized in India, is commendable to the core. And the credit goes to the able administrative functionaries of All...
From Barabati to Kalinga: The transformation of Odisha into the ‘Sporting Capital’ of India
There was a time when Odisha had to wait for a cricket match to happen at the Barabati Stadium. The iconic Barabati in Cuttack, established in 1958, hosted its first international Cricket match in January 1982. But till date, only 20 ODIs, 2 Test Matches and 2 T20Is have taken place over there. Thus the people of Odisha had...
“We should all make this Indian Open a fun and fair tournament…..” Manish Rao
There are so many firsts that has happened for Pickleball India in the last few months. While there were the 1st Superleague and the 1st Women’s Tournament in Mumbai, a first-of-its-kind Pickleball Academy with a dedicated court was opened in Bengaluru. There was also the 1st major controversy in Indian Pickleball when an organization with the name of Asian...
Progress process: IOA sends formal interest to bid for 2032 Olympic Games
Things are getting brighter for Indian sports. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has submitted a formal expression of interest to bid for the 2032 Olympic Games and is set to approach the government for support. India informally showed interest in hosting the 32nd edition of the quadrennial sporting extravaganza earlier this year to visiting International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas...
After 8 years and at 35, Mary Kom becomes the most successful pugilist in World Championship
She proved all over again that why she is regarded as one of the most decorated female boxers of this world. Legendary India boxer Mary Kom beat Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota in the final of the Women’s World Boxing Championship to win the title for an unprecedented sixth time. Before this, Mary was tied with Ireland’s Katie Taylor with five...
No complacency: Although in semis, India clinically defeats Australia in Women’s T20 WC group match
Indian Women's Cricket team remained undefeated in the group stage after beating Australia by 48 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur starred with the bat as the Indians racked up 167-8 batting first. Later they restricted Australia to 119-9 as wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy suffered concussion and could...