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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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SAI TAGG Support Drives India’s Karate Rise, Alisha Subudhi’s Historic Bronze Signals Progres

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New Delhi, Jan 12, 2026: Alisha Subudhi’s historic bronze medal at the WKF Series A Karate Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, has underlined how structured and sustained support for non-mainstream sports can deliver significant results. The Sports Authority of India (SAI), through its Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme, has been instrumental in strengthening combat sports

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Akshay Patil: How Tug-of-War Transformed a Farmer’s Son’s Life and Career

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Once struggling to pay school fees, tug-of-war gave Patil a job and family sustenance Patil was part of the Maharashtra contingent at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 Patil credits former weightlifter Madhavi Patil for supporting his career Diu, January 13: Kolhapur’s Akshay Patil has spent nearly two decades muscling his way through adversity and

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Khelo India Beach Games 2026: Haryana Women, Delhi Men Win Sepaktakraw Gold; Odisha–Gujarat Set for Beach Soccer Final

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Khelo India Beach Games 2026: Haryana, Delhi Win Gold Bihar bagged the silver medals in Beach Sepaktakraw Odisha and Gujarat to face off in Beach Soccer women’s final Diu, January 8: Haryana women and Delhi men put paid to Bihar’s hopes of winning a gold medal in Sepaktakraw as they registered contrasting victories in the

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