October 6, 2023 3:30 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates ace shuttler HS Prannoy for winning bronze medal at Asian Games

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today congratulated ace shuttler HS Prannoy for winning the bronze medal in the Men's Singles category at the Asian Games. In a social media post, Mr Thakur appreciated the indomitable spirit and zeal of Prannoy. The Minister said that it is a historical glory for the country as he became the second Indian Men's Singles Shuttler to win a Bronze Medal at the Asian Games after 41 years.

October 2, 2023 1:58 PM

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur felicitates 24 medalists of Asian Games from Shooting, Sailing, Tennis and Wushu in New Delhi

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today felicitated 24 medalists of the  Asian Games from Shooting, Sailing, Tennis and Wushu in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Thakur congratulated the athletes on their outstanding performances at the Asian Games. He also congratulated all the coaches and the support staff.  He said, the medalists brought great pride to the nation and their hard work and efforts have elevated the status of the country as a rising sporting superpower. ...

July 3, 2023 2:09 PM

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur says under visionary leadership of PM Modi India shows immense progress in sports at global level

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has shown immense progress in sports at the global level. Speaking during the MoU signing ceremony between NADA India and SARADO in New Delhi, he said, PM Narendra Modi has envisioned India to become a sporting powerhouse in the coming years. He added that India is focusing on high-quality training, accessible and improved sporting infrastructure, for all sports through ...

June 23, 2023 7:34 PM

Union Minister Anurag Thakur flagged off "Bharat in Paris" campaign at JL Nehru Stadium in New Delhi

The campaign has been launched by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to create awareness and promote sports across India ahead of the Paris Olympics games.  Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today flagged off "Bharat in Paris" campaign with a short marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The campaign has been launched by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to create awareness and promote sports across India ahead of the Paris Olympics games. The 2024 Olympics will...

June 8, 2023 7:47 AM

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to review India's preparedness for upcoming Asian Games in New Delhi today

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will review India's preparedness for the upcoming Asian Games during the 100th Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting today. The review meeting will take place as part of the two-day MOC meeting which is set to take place in Delhi's Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range today and tomorrow. The meeting will be attended by Joint Secretary, Indian Olympics Association Kalyan Chaube, President of AFI Adille Summariwala and various eminent athletes who ...