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KIWG 2026 Gulmarg Leg Scheduled Feb 23–26 in Jammu & Kashmir, Announces Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

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New Delhi, February 12: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, announced the official dates for the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026, which will be held from February 23 to 26 in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This will mark the sixth edition of […]

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Indian Women Boxers Gear Up at NSNIS Patiala for Asian Games 2026 Medal Push

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Indian women boxers training hard at NSNIS Patiala with the aim of winning medals at Asian Games 2026 Nikhat Zareen, Parveen Hooda and Minakshi Hooda are part of the national camp being organised at the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala, in preparation for the upcoming Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, scheduled

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Odisha State Para Athletics Championship 2025–26 Concludes Successfully at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Para Athletics Championship 2025–26, jointly organized by the Para Sports Association of Odisha and the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, was successfully held from 6th to 8th February 2026 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, and concluded on a grand note. The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than

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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Calls for Strong Coaching Ecosystem at NSNIS Patiala International Conference

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Developing good coaches is as important as nurturing talent, say international experts Patiala: International experts and academicians participating in the two-day international conference titled “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development” at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala, on Friday unanimously emphasised the need for India to develop quality coaches to

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Sundays on Cycle Marks 60th Edition Nationwide, Olympians Boost PM Narendra Modi’s Fit India Mission at Guwahati Event

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New Delhi, February 8: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call for a Fit India received an enthusiastic nationwide response as a special edition of Sundays on Cycle was celebrated across the country—from Leh to Lakshadweep—with a flagship event hosted at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex in Guwahati, Assam. In Guwahati, Assam Sports Minister Shrimati Nandita

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“The Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at SAI Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is a crucial addition to Maharashtra’s Olympic readiness,” says Raksha Khadse.

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STRAP: Union MoS also dedicates high-performance sports science equipment under ICICI Foundation’s CSR initiative. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Feb 8, 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s sports ecosystem, Smt. Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall at the Sports Authority of India’s

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Odisha Team Wins 3 Medals at the 10th National Para Boccia Championship 2026.

Odisha Team Wins 3 Medals at the 10th National Para Boccia Championship 2026. | exploretimes

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: The 10th National Boccia Championship 2026 was successfully conducted from 27th January to 2nd February 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The championship witnessed participation from talented boccia athletes from across the country. The Odisha Boccia Team delivered an impressive performance by winning a total of three medals, bringing pride

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Payal Nag Creates History at the 7th Para Archery National Championship 2026

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In an extraordinary display of courage, determination, and human willpower, Payal Nag delivered a historic performance at the 7th National Para Archery Championship 2026, held at the NIOS Complex, Patiala, by winning a Silver Medal in the Ranking Round and a Bronze Medal in the Individual Event, proudly representing the state of Odisha. What makes

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Asian Games 2026: Indian Women’s Hockey Coach Sjoerd Marijne Highlights Fitness and Cohesion as Key Goals

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New Delhi, 6th February 2026: Indian Women’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne, who returned to the women’s programme in December 2025 after a four-year hiatus, has underlined that his immediate focus is well defined. With an eye on the major assignments in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the Dutchman has emphasised the importance of

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