Union Sports Minister to hold discussions with sports ministers of all states, UTs to discuss way forward

July 13, 2020 8:07 AM

Union Sports Minister to hold discussions with sports ministers of all states, UTs to discuss way forward

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will hold discussions with sports ministers of all states and union territories from tomorrow to figure a way forward as sporting activities begin to resume amid the gradual lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown. The two-day online meeting will review the action taken during the pandemic, and discuss resumption of sporting activities at the state level along with identification of budding talent through competitions at block and district levels. Mr Rijiju said the c...

Govt open to relaxation of VIP clause in National Sports Code

October 11, 2019 7:44 PM

Govt open to relaxation of VIP clause in National Sports Code

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government is very much open to relaxing the clause in the proposed National Sports Code which bars Ministers, MPs and MLAs to be part of sports administration in the country.  He made the comments in New Delhi today ahead of his first-ever formal meeting with officials of National Sports Federations (NSFs) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA).  Mr Rijiju said a Sports Code which is acceptable to all will be put in place by the government. He said ...

Kiren Rijiju welcomes decision of BCCI to come under NADA ambit

August 10, 2019 6:00 PM

Kiren Rijiju welcomes decision of BCCI to come under NADA ambit

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju today welcomed the decision of Board of Control for Cricket in India to come under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), terming it a major step towards clean and transparent governance in sports. Mr Rijiju termed the development as a major positive turn of events. He said government does not want any issues or matter to remain unresolved. All the differences must be resolved amicably because we believe in clean and transparent governance in sports i...