"Khelo India" has given fillip to sports in the country: P V Sindhu

August 28, 2019 2:54 PM

"Khelo India" has given fillip to sports in the country: P V Sindhu

World Badminton Champion, PV Sindhu has said the public policies on sports have been quite encouraging these days in the country. In an exclusive interview to AIR, recently crowned World Champion Sindhu said, Khelo India has been getting good results and helping encourage Sports at the grassroots level.  Sindhu said every school should have a sports complex and more and more youth must be encouraged in sports. The Olympic Silver medalist said, hard work pays off and she is very happy to have her...

Khelo India: Maharashtra dominates for 5th consecutive day

January 12, 2019 6:46 AM

Khelo India: Maharashtra dominates for 5th consecutive day

Maharashtra players dominated the Khelo India Youth Games for fifth consecutive day yesterday at Pune. They bagged medals in athletics, judo, wrestling and weightlifting.   However, in Hockey matches played in Mumbai, Maharashtra's challenge was over. In athletics Maharashtra and Bengal dominated in under 21 category.   Haryana dominated wresting with 5 golds. In weightlifting Manipur joined Maharashtra in lifting the honours while in swimming and Judo it was Delhi's day.   Ear...

734 youngsters shortlisted for complete scholarship under KHELO INDIA Scheme

July 22, 2018 3:00 PM

734 youngsters shortlisted for complete scholarship under KHELO INDIA Scheme

A total of 734 youngsters were shortlisted today for scholarship under the Khelo India Talent Development Scheme. The scheme is a unique programme to nurture sporting talent. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore said, transformational changes have been introduced into Indian sports. He pointed out that 'Catch Them Young' is no longer a slogan but visible in government's action. The Minister said, they are trying to develop a sports system that connect...