November 6, 2023 12:17 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates women's hockey team on winning Asian Champions Trophy

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated the women's hockey team on winning Asian Champions Trophy. In a social media post, Mr Thakur said, a historic moment for Bharatiya women's hockey as they dethroned Japan and are now the Asian Champions Trophy winners. He said, the final in Ranchi was pure brilliance, with a 4-0 victory over the two-time champions. The Minister said, our women's team is on fire and the nation so proud of their achievement.

October 6, 2023 12:31 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates trio of Bhajan Kaur, Ankita Bhakat, and Simranjeet Kaur on clinching the bronze medal at Asian Games

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today congratulated the trio of Bhajan Kaur, Ankita Bhakat, and Simranjeet Kaur on clinching the bronze medal in the Recurve Women's Team event at Asian Games. In a social media post, he said that their achievement marks a memorable moment as they bring home India's first Recurve Women's Team medal since 2010. It is the second medal in this event at the Asian Games. He further added that this win is a testament to their skill a...

August 24, 2023 7:06 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa for a journey of brilliance at the 2023 FIDE World Cup

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa for a journey of brilliance at the 2023 FIDE World Cup, finishing as a runner-up and setting new milestones. In a message, Mr Thakur said, Praggnanandhaa's strategic prowess shone brightly amongst the world's finest, as he admirably outwitted his opponents in a thrilling display of wits amid nerve-wrecking games and tie-breakers. The Minister said, Praggnanandhaa has not only made India swell w...

August 22, 2023 9:01 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur felicitates Archery World Championships 2023 and World Cup, Stage 4 medalist

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today felicitated and interact with the medalists of Archery World Championships 2023 and World Cup, Stage - 4 in New Delhi today. In a Social Media Post, Mr Thakur said, Indian Archery Contingent is an inspiring testament to hard work, consistency, and team spirit. The Minister congratulated the entire team and wished them for the upcoming tournaments.

July 27, 2023 9:21 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida. The event is being held in India for the first time. The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes who in the past month alone gave India its best-ever performance at the Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships by winning 61 medals in total.   In his address, Mr Thakur expressed hap...

March 15, 2023 2:21 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to inaugurate IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi

The IBA Women's World Boxing Championships will begin in New Delhi today, March 15. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur will attend the opening ceremony at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex this evening.  International Boxing Association, IBA President Umar Kremlev, and Boxing Federation of India, BFI President Ajay Singh will also be present on the occasion. BFI is hosting the biggest boxing event till the 26th of March. The Championship is taking place in India ...

March 3, 2023 7:30 AM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur attends cultural program of NYPF 2023 in Delhi

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has expressed delight at youth getting platforms to convey their ideas. Attending the cultural program of the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) 2023 in New Delhi, Mr Thakur urged the country's youth to take the Panch Pran given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as living principles. He also expressed happiness at women's participation in the NYPF at a larger scale and hoped that they would keep on reaching new heights....

February 20, 2023 6:15 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates Indian Badminton Team on their triumph at Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship in UAE

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated the Indian Badminton Team on their triumph at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in United Arab Emirates. In a tweet, the Minister has termed India's performance as historic. He lauded the team for securing the country's first-ever bronze medal at the event and also earning a spot in the upcoming Sudirman Cup 2023.