Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Delhi LG flag off Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Elite and Amateur Races

October 15, 2023 6:08 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Delhi LG flag off Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Elite and Amateur Races

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Elite and Amateur Races in New Delhi on Sunday.   In a social media post, Mr. Thakur said that it was an electrifying atmosphere with confident faces all around. He said that this marathon has inspired millions to adopt a healthier lifestyle to promote philanthropy. The Minister added that the annual half-marathon conducted by Procam International ...

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulates wrestler Antim Panghal for winning Bronze medal at Asian Games

October 5, 2023 8:25 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulates wrestler Antim Panghal for winning Bronze medal at Asian Games

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has congratulated 19-year-old wrestling sensation, Antim Panghal for showcasing outstanding skill and determination to bring home a Bronze in Women's 53 Kilogram category at the Asian Games. In his message, Mr Thakur said this is another remarkable laurel after her phenomenal bronze at the World Championships in just a matter of two weeks. 

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated medalists from Cricket, Rowing & Shooting contingents from 19th Asian Games in New Delhi

September 28, 2023 8:18 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated medalists from Cricket, Rowing & Shooting contingents from 19th Asian Games in New Delhi

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated the medalists from the Cricket, Rowing, and Shooting contingents from the 19th Asian Games in New Delhi on Thursday.   Speaking on the occasion, Mr Thakur said, the champions have made an indelible mark on Team India's performance at the Games, contributing significantly to the 25 and counting medals so far, including 6 Golds.   He said, from the historic achievement of winning gold in cricket on their debut to elevating the nation's ...

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces Khelo India Women’s League will officially be known as Asmita Women's League

August 22, 2023 10:19 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announces Khelo India Women’s League will officially be known as Asmita Women's League

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur has announced that the Khelo India Women’s League will officially be known as Asmita Women's League. ASMITA refers to Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action.   In a Social Media Post, Mr Thakur appreciated the entire team of Khelo India for conceptualizing the idea and developing Asmita  Portal and new logo saying that it a significant stride towards the digitalization of Indian Sports. The Asmit...

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur commended Team India's achievements in the ACBS Asian U-21 Men's Snooker Championship 2023

June 23, 2023 6:18 PM

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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur commended Team India's achievements in the ACBS Asian U-21 Men's Snooker Championship 2023

In the tournament, men's team, comprising Kamal Chawla, Brijesh Damani, and Sparsh Pherwani, secured a gold medal. In individual segment, Rayaan Razmi claimed a bronze medal. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has commended Team India on their outstanding achievements at the ACBS Asian U-21 Men's Snooker Championship 2023. In the tournament, men's team, comprising Kamal Chawla, Brijesh Damani, and Sparsh Pherwani, secured a gold medal. In individual ...

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur urges protesting wrestlers to not take any step that would undermine sports

May 31, 2023 8:50 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur urges protesting wrestlers to not take any step that would undermine sports

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has urged protesting wrestlers not to take any step that would undermine sports. Speaking to media on the sidelines of an event in New Delhi, Mr Thakur asked wrestlers to be patient till the outcome of the investigation and trust the investigation. He said, Delhi Police has registered the FIR keeping in line with their talks with the Supreme Court. The Minister said, it will only be right if they do not take any steps that harm the sport or any athlete until the inv...

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur says 1,000 centres being set up countrywide under Khelo India

September 20, 2022 2:38 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur says 1,000 centres being set up countrywide under Khelo India

Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur today said that the Centre has taken so many steps to provide world-class sports facilities to the sportspersons. Counting the various initiatives taken by the Modi Government like the digitalisation in sports and the start of the Indian Premier League, he said that 1,000 centres are being set up countrywide under Khelo India. The Minister said that more than 3,000 athletes are getting training in different Academies. He was presiding ove...