Thursday, March 28, 2024

SPORTS

2nd Open Master Badminton Tournament on 5th,6th & 7th April 2024 organizing by Warriors Sports & Welfare Organization Mohali

Worriers Sports & Welfare Organization (Mohali) is organising 2nd Open Master's Badminton Tournament on 5th,6th & 7th April 2024 at Sports Complex, Sector 78, Mohali . This Tournament is approved by Punjab Badminton Association.

India can create more jobs in esports, game development: CII

PUNE: Even as India's gaming sector is poised for significant growth, more jobs can be created in the country in the esports and game development industry, according to experts at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Karanvir Bohra sports shorts, silk bathrobe in 'Honey Trap Squad 2'

MUMBAI: Actor Karanvir Bohra has opened up on styling his character Ashish in the season two of the series 'Honey Trap Squad', adding how thrillers are his favourite genre.

Women's Day: Female Gamers carving their niche in Indian Esports

NEW DELHI: Esports, which was once a male-dominated domain, is witnessing a significant shift as female gamers are carving their own space within the landscape by challenging stereotypes.

Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for govt jobs: Sports minister Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: In what will be a major move in turning sports into to viable career option, Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for government jobs, Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday.

SGPC asked for passports from pilgrims going to Pakistan till March 25 on the occasion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has demanded passports from the Sikh pilgrims for the jatha to be sent to Pakistan in June 2024 on the occasion of the death anniversary of Shere Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Interested pilgrims can submit their passports till 25th March 2024 at the Travel Department of SGPC.

Esports: Asian Games 2022 participant Karman Singh Tikka triumphs in FIFA 2023 in College Rivals grand finale

MUMBAI: The grand finale of College Rivals, India's largest Esports talent hunt, culminated remarkably as 28 college students from across the nation triumphed and shared a generous Rs 50 lakh prize pool.

Arora assures all help to better sports facilities in PAU

LUDHIANA: MP (Rajya Sabha) Sanjeev Arora has asked PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal to give him a written proposal for the setting up of a state-of-the-art indoor sports stadium in the PAU Campus.

Punjab Government to open 260 sports nurseries in first phase: Meet Hayer

CHANDIGARH: Out of the 1000 sports nurseries to be established by the Punjab Government under the new sports policy, 260 nurseries are being set up in the first phase for which applications have been invited for the recruitment of sports supervisors and coaches by March 10.

Sports ministry tells NSFs to issue certificates to athletes only through DigiLocker for greater transparency

NEW DELHI: With a view to bring more transparency and efficiency in issuing merit and participation certificates to sportspersons in the country, the Sports ministry has directed all National Sports Federations (NSFs) to embrace technological advancements by releasing the certificates through DigiLocker, a Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology initiative.

Anurag Thakur emphasises the importance of sports science at National Centres of Excellence

NEW DELHI: Sports minister Anurag Thakur emphasised the importance of sports science at the National Centres of Excellence in the country while addressing the Bharat Sports Science Conclave, here on Wednesday.

CM Naveen Patnaik launches major sports infrastructure projects in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Tuesday that redevelopment of the historic Barabati Cricket Stadium in Cuttack and laid foundation stone for the redevelopment of the VSS cricket stadium in Sambalpur.

E-sports and technologies: Russia hosts ‘Games of the Future’

NEW DELHI: From February 19 to March 3, the Russian city of Kazan hosts international competitions in phygital sports called ‘Games of the Future’.

Champions of Tomorrow: Rising Sports Stars From Punjab

Punjab has a vibrant sports culture that's celebrated for nurturing athletes who perform at the highest level across the country and around the world. ⁤⁤This article looks at rising sports stars, showcasing those who seek to carry on the region's legacy of excellence and continue to have an impact on the global stage. ⁤

Sports Ministry clears Sathiyan, Manika's proposals for financial assistance to compete in WTT events

NEW DELHI: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Monday approved proposals of Table Tennis players Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra for financial assistance for participation in WTT Feeder events.

Punjab Government drafts a Sports Code for sports associations for smooth conducting of Sports Events

CHANDIGARH: To make Punjab the leading state in the field of sports again, under the efforts of the state government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, a Sports Code has been drafted for the Sports associations to conduct the sports events smoothly across the state.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday handed over the Chess Olympiad Torch to Budapest, Hungary, the official host of the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad.

New sports nurseries will play an important role in putting Punjab on the sports map: Meet Hayer

CHANDIGARH: The new Sports Nurseries that are going to be established in the state will play an important role in bringing Punjab back on the Sports map. Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the work of setting up 1000 nurseries to be established under the new sports policy of the State Government, has started.

Sports department announces program of trials, trials for wings from february 15

CHANDIGARH: Punjab State Institute of Sports (PIS) has announced the schedule of trials for 2024-25 session PIS residential wings of Amritsar, Patiala, Mohali, Bathinda, Ropar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Barnala, Tarn Taran, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Mahilpur, Phagwara and Dasuha. For the selection of players in different age groups in these wings, trials will be held from February 15 to March 19 at different places according to the sport and age group.

Musk's X, BetMGM join hands to offer sports betting on the platform

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk's X has now entered into the sports gambling arena as it partnered with a sports betting operator, BetMGM.

Kashmir cricket bat makers sue Shark Tank India, Tramboo Sports over 'false claim'

SRINAGAR: The Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) has sued Sony Entertainment Television, Shark Tank India and Tramboo Sports for alleged business loss and mental agony.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur kicks off 1st BIMSTEC Aquatics C'ships in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur on Tuesday kicked off Aquatics Championships 2024 which is being held for the first time.

Sports ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India over sports code violation

NEW DELHI:The sports ministry has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), headed by Deepa Malik, over a delay in conducting the elections for its executive committee and called the delay in elections "wilful and intentional".

Shark Tank India 3: Kashmir’s ‘Tramboo Sports’ seals deal with Aman Gupta, Peyush Bansal

MUMBAI: The Srinagar-based ‘Tramboo Sports’, the largest manufacturer of Kashmir's willow bats has sealed a deal at Rs 30 lakh with two sharks in the entrepreneurial reality show ‘Shark Tank India’ season 3.

Saiyami Kher says her sports background helped her to learn to deal with failure

MUMBAI: Actress Saiyami Kher attributes her persistent approach in acting to her disciplined background as a sportsperson.

Sports Minister Meet Hayer condoles the sad demise of Kabaddi legend Devi Dayal

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of legendary Kabaddi player and coach Devi Dayal. Kabaddi legend, who was 76 years old, passed away last evening.

Sports effective weapon against drugs: Punjab CM

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said promotion of sports culture can be the most effective tool in crusade against drugs.

CM describes sports as the most lethal weapon against curse of drugs

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that promotion of sports culture can be the most effective tool in the state government’s crusade against drugs.

25th MAKA Trophy in Sports Excellence presented to Guru Nanak Dev University by President

AMRITSAR: The esteemed Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA) for exceptional sporting achievements in the year 2022-23 was awarded to Guru Nanak Dev University by Her Excellency, President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. This marks the University's record 25th win of the coveted trophy for outstanding all-round performance in sports.

Meet Hayer releases sports university new year calendar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today released the New Year calendar on the eve of the New Year, highlighting the sporting achievements of Punjab. This calendar has been prepared by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, Patiala in which all the award winning sportspersons of Punjab have been included. Two calendars have been prepared, one wall calendar and the other table calendar.

Gaza sports body claims 'IDF killed hundreds of players, destroyed stadia'

TEL AVIV: The Gaza-based 'Supreme Council for Sports' has said that troopers of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have killed hundreds of players apart from destroying and bombing many stadia and sports clubs.

Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to resume wrestling activity

NEW DELHI: Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia contends the need for the Sports Ministry to resume the wrestling activities in the country with seven months remaining for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Goa LoP writes to CM seeking job reservation for sportspersons, artistes

PANAJI: The leader of opposition in Goa Assembly, Yuri Alemao, on Thursday demanded to effectively implement the policies initiated by the Congress to provide jobs to artistes and sportspersons.

Asian Games glory headlines meteoric rise of India's sports sector in 2023

NEW DELHI: Backed by a historic campaign at the Asian Games 2022, India's sports sector has undergone a remarkable paradigm shift in 2023, achieving historic milestones and witnessing the flourishing of various sporting disciplines.

Sports Ministry asks IOA to form panel to run Wrestling body

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to establish a temporary panel to oversee the operations of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

With dozen National titles, Hemanth Muddappa becomes most-decorated motorsports athlete

CHENNAI: Ten-time Indian National drag racing champion Hemanth Muddappa from Mantra Racing became the most-decorated motorsports athlete with an unprecedented dozen National titles as he remained unbeaten in the top two classes and emerged a double champion in the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship which concluded at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) in Irungattukottai, near here, on Sunday.

Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi win best male and female athlete at 1st Differently Abled Sports Awards

NEW DELHI: World record holder, world champion and 2020 Paralympic Games gold medalist Javelin thrower in the F64 category Sumit Antil, and recent Arjuna Awardee and double Asian Para Games gold medallist archer Sheetal Devi, won the coveted Best Male and Best Female athlete crowns at the 1st Differently Abled Sports Awards, here.

Sports ministry suspends Sanjay Singh-led new Wrestling Federation of India body over 'hasty' announcement

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the Sanjay Singh-led new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body over 'hasty' announcement to hold nationals.

Sangram Singh’s ‘Udaan Zindagi Ki’ is how a guy hustles to realise his dream of sports

MUMBAI: Indian wrestler Sangram Singh, who is known for ‘Bigg Boss 7’ and ‘Nach Baliye 7’, will be soon seen in the upcoming film ‘Udaan Zindagi Ki’.

Three days Annual Sports Day concluded at Brookfield International School

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Streaming platform FIFA+ goes live with first Indian sports documentary 'Maitanam'

NEW DELHI: FIFA+, the streaming platform launched by football's global governing body, announced the launch of the sports documentary 'Maitanam', produced by RISE Worldwide. The documentary joins an elite list of global sports storytelling content as part of the select FIFA+ Originals made available globally.

Sports minister Anurag Thakur reviews preparation for 2022 Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI: All India Chess Federation (AICF), Indian Government and Tamil Nadu Government are ensuring that the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, scheduled in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, would be memorable for the country, the participants as well as the spectators.

Mrunal Thakur: I'd love to play a sportswoman on screen

MUMBAI: Actress Mrunal Thakur, who was last seen in an extended cameo appearance in Kartik Aaryan's 'Dhamaka', says that she would love to play a sportsperson on the big screen.

Praful Patel has no mandate to run the AIFF: Sports Ministry to Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The sports ministry has informed the Supreme Court that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel has no mandate to run the sport body, as he has served his three terms as president and the national body should hold elections without further delay.

Goa Sports Minister warns parents against using political influence

PANAJI: Goa Sports Minister Govind Gaude on Monday warned parents trying to use political influence to get their wards into state level teams and tournaments.

Boxer Lovlina bats for sports science to make India a sporting powerhouse

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain has said that the country's athletes need a total scientific approach in the training system to enable Indian sportspersons win more medals in future sporting mega-events.

Women's inter-department hockey: Steel Plant Sports Board, SSB and Railways win

NEW DELHI: Steel Plant Sports Board, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won their matches on Day 3 in the 2nd Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship here on Saturday.

The SGPC demanded passports from the pilgrims going to Pakistan

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has demanded passports from the sangat for the pilgrims to be sent to the shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the fifth Patshah Guru Arjan and the death anniversary of Shere Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Both the groups are scheduled to be sent to Pakistan in June 2022.

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R. Balki reunites with Abhishek Bachchan for sports drama 'Ghoomer'

MUMBAI: 'Ghoomer', a film that celebrates the achievements of specially-abled sportsmen who have conquered their adversities, was announced on Wednesday.

Special Cell busts fake visa racket in Delhi, 225 passports recovered, three of accused are from Punjab

NEW DELHI: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested six people who were involved in the procurement and arrangement of fake visa documents and preparation of fake visas of different countries, especially European countries, UK, France, Canada and Spain, an official said here on Tuesday.

Tendulkar not participating in Legends League Cricket confirms SRT Sports Management

NEW DELHI:Sachin Tendulkar's management firm -- SRT Sports Management Private Limited -- on Saturday confirmed that the legendary cricketer is not part of the upcoming Legends League Cricket (LLC), starting January 20.

UP to allow reservation for sportspersons in govt jobs

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has accepted the longstanding demand for reservation to sportspersons in the state government jobs.

Modi to lay foundation stone of sports university in UP on Jan 2

LUCKNOW:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut on January 2.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced the setting up of the university to promote sports in the state.

Highlights of the Department of Sports in 2021

Commendable performance of India in Tokyo Olympics, 2020:• India won total 7 Medals in Olympics, 2020 which is the highest medal tally from India in any Olympic including 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze.

Petroleum Sports Promotion Board crowned champions

BENGALURU: Petroleum Sports Promotion Board were crowned as the champions of the 1st Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2021, Bengaluru, Karnataka with a thrilling 2- 1 victory over Railway Sports Promotion Board in the Final of the competition.

RSPB and Petroleum Sports Promotion Board march into final

BENGALURU: Railway Sports Promotion Board beat Punjab National Bank 4-3 and Petroleum Sports Promotion Board outplayed Sports Authority of India 9-2 in the semi-finals of the 1st Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship here today.

All India Police Sports Control Board draw with Canara Bank 4-4

BNGALURU: Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board defeated Tamil Nadu Police 6-2 in the Pool D match on the fourth day of the 1st Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship here today.

PYDB distributes 20 sports kits to Khalsa College, honors doctors and nurses for excellent services during Covid-19

AMRITSAR: Sports are very important for a person and students should use their energy in sports only then they can stay physically and mentally healthy.

World Esports Cup sees 1.2 million registrations across India, Pakistan, and Nepal

NEW DELHI: World Esports Cup (WEC21), South East Asias premier tri-nation esports championship, has received close to 1.2 million registrations from the gaming community from India, Pakistan and Nepal.

Punjab Sports Minister Pargat Singh disburses Rs 11.80 Crore to 3309 players and 10 coaches

CHANDIGARH: Laying emphasis on spending 10 to 15 % of the national budget on youth especially sportsmen, Punjab Sports Minister Pargat Singh todayvsaid that by spending money on human resources one doesn't need to spend much money on health services.

India's biggest Sports University and an international airport to be built in Jalandhar when AAP government is formed: Arvind Kejriwal

JALANDHAR: The entire Jalandhar city was painted in the color of patriotism, on Wednesday, with tricolor in hands and reverberating slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai. This was the view of the Tiranga Yatra (Tricolor Procession) organized by the Aam Aadmi Party in Jalandhar, which was led by Aam Aadmi Party’s National Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is on a two-day visit in Punjab and marched across the city with thousands of enthusiastic AAP workers and supporters.

Pilgrims who want to visit Pakistan on Baisakhi can submit their passports till December 31

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has started the process of sending a Jatha of devotees to visit shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Baisakhi).

New degree College and Sports hub amongst Rs 132 Crore gift by CM to Banga

BANGA:Giving an unprecedented push to development of the Banga assembly segment, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday announced a grant of Rs 132 crore for constituency including a Government college and an integrated sports stadium.

Bhaini Sahib sports model to be replicated in Punjab; announces sports grounds in other parts of state: CM Channi

BHAINI SAHIB: In order to promote sports in Punjab especially in the rural hinterland, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday announced to construct sports grounds on Bhaini Sahib sports model in block and district level.

Suspension of Dream 11 Operations Latest Disappointment for Fantasy Sports and Online Casino Fans in Karnataka

In October, fantasy sprots operator Dream 11 announced that its operations in Karnataka were suspended. The company took this action in order to comply with the state’s new online gambling law which came into effect on 5 October 2021.

Sportsmanship at peak as CM dons role of goalkeeper, Pargat as hitter

JALANDHAR: Katoch stadium witnessed remarkable Sportsmanship as Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi donned the role of a goalkeeper during the final of Surjit Hockey Tournament.

Punjab CM lays foundation stone of sports stadium in memory of farmers who lost their lives during farm laws agitation

RUPNAGAR: Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today laid foundation stone of Sports Stadium at Village Roademajra in Sri Chamkaur Sahib Constituency in the presence of renowned environmentalist Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal.

Trial for selection of Punjab's various sports teams for Khelo India Youth Games on October 30

CHANDIGARH: Trials for selection of various state teams for Khelo India Youth Games will be held by Sports Department Punjab on October 30, 2021 at 11 am.

Punjab Sports minister Pargat Singh approves cash prizes for over 3000 players and coaches

CHANDIGARH: The Sports Minister Pargat Singh today approved the cash prizes, in limbo since 2 years, to the players and Coaches hailing from State who performed exceedingly well at the State, National and International level. A total of over 3000 players would be given prize money amounting to Rs. 11 crore for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20.

Team Alpha & Rohit Jain to represent India at the World Esports League

NEW DELHI:  Team Alpha and Rohit Jain have sealed their places for the upcoming global finals of the World Esports League 2021 scheduled from December 16-19 at the Gwangju Esports Arena in Korea.

Kisan Rail transports 361 tonnes of Telangana onions to Bengal

HYDERABAD:The inaugural Kisan Rail service for onions from Moula Ali in Telangana, is setting off with 361 tonnes of onions to West Bengal.
Comprising of 15 parcel vans, the Kisan Rail from Moula Ali railway station, terminates at New Jalpaiguri Station of West Bengal.

Promotion of adventure sports in Gobind Sagar lake starts

HAMIRPUR (HP): Time has come when each government has realized the importance of water sports of larger economic policy. As of now, lakes are largely restricted to sight seeing and pleasure trips while it demands from us more than of that on the other hand the low sensibility of arm-chair administration produces stagnation. Perhaps it is against the background of highly comprehensive and highly fragmented character of water sports that the government of Himachal Pradesh attempted to go ahead with a number of innovative plans.

Promotion of adventure sports in Gobind Sagar lake starts

HAMIRPUR (HP):Time has come when each government has realized the importance of
water sports of larger economic policy. As of now, lakes are largely restricted to sight
seeing and pleasure trips while it demands from us more than of that on the other hand the
low sensibility of arm-chair administration produces stagnation.

ACB clearance mandatory for J&K employees seeking passports

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government issued orders on Thursday making clearance certificate from anti-corruption bureau (ACB) mandatory for government employees who apply for obtaining a passport.

Haryana to have sports injury rehabilitation centre

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Minister of State for Sports and former hockey Olympian Sandeep Singh said on Saturday that the state's first sports injury rehabilitation centre is being set up at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium in Panchkula, which will be ready before the Khelo India Games in February 2022.

Punjab Government releases Rs. 3 crore for upgradation of sports infrastructure of 116 schools

CHANDIGARH: An amount of Rs. 3 crore has been released for 116 more schools as part of the ongoing efforts of the Punjab Government to improve the sports infrastructure of the schools.

Sports Minister Thakur lauds Shaili's 'fabulous' performance in Nairobi

NEW DELHI:Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has congratulated long jumper Shaili Singh for winning the silver medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi.

SGPC seeks passports from pilgrims going to Nankana Sahib Pakistan till August 25

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will send a Jatha of Singh devotees in November to celebrate the birth anniversary of the first Guru Nanak Dev at Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.

Punjab CM kickstarts distribution of sports kits to rural and urban corona volunteers

CHANDIGARH: On the occasion of the ‘International Youth Day’, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday launched the distribution of sports kits to Rural and Urban Corona Volunteers who rendered outstanding services in support of the state government’s fight against the second wave of the pandemic.

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Paramveers Sports Complex for cricket in USA inaugurated

INDIANAPOLIS: The newly constructed Paramveers Sports Complex in Cartersville, Georgia, was inaugurated with the blessing of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and puja was performed by Pujya Yoginayandas Swami and Pujya Yagnanand Swami from BAPS Temple, Atlanta. The complex, owned by NRIs Jayesh Patel and Seema Desai Patel, have five cricket fields.

Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Department has invited applications for cash prizes from sportspersons

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Department has invited applications for cash prizes from sportspersons who have won medals in 29 different competitions at National and International level. The applications can be downloaded from the department's website haryanasports.gov.in and submitted to the office of the District Sports Officer by July 25, 2021.

Lt Governor reviews functioning of J&K Sports Council; Youth Services & Sports department

SRINAGAR:Giving special impetus on the involvement of more youth in sports activities,
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today set this year’s target for the Department of Youth Services &
Sports and J&K Sports Council for engaging 17.5 lakh boys & girls from across the UT in different
sports disciplines.

Sports Minister Rana Sodhi disburses training equipments worth Rs.95 lakh to 24 eminent national and international players

CHANDIGARH: To equip the sports persons of the state with the required paraphernalia for giving hard blow to their competitors, Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Tuesday, disbursed technical equipments to eminent national and international players of the state.

DGP Punjab Dinkar Gupta inaugurates Integrated Sports Complex in Tarn Taran

CHANDIGARH/ TARN TARAN: In order to bolster the mental and physical well-being of the police personnel and their families, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta on Monday, inaugurated an ambitious project of Integrated Sports Complex at Police Lines here in Tarn Taran. Apart from Police Personnel, the DGP also allowed public to use Sports Complex facilities.

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University observed International Yoga Day

PATIALA: Given the current circumstances imposed on us due to Covid 19, The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, which is running two post graduate courses for Yoga, namely, the MSc Yoga (two years course) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga (a one-year course), has decided to partner itself with the Everest Yoga Institute to organise a one-month Yoga awareness and practice program which is being run in a virtual mode across the globe in over 20 countries, said Lt. Gen. J S Cheema, Vice Chancellor.

Punjab Sports Minister mourns passing away of 'Flying Sikh' Padma Shri Milkha Singh

CHANDIGARH: Expressing a huge shock over the sad demise of legendary athlete Padma Shri Milkha Singh decorated as a Flying Sikh, Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Saturday, said that it is shocking to learn about the death of the greatest athlete of Asia.

Capt Amarinder announces Milkha Singh chair at Sports University Patiala

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced a Milkha Singh Chair at Sports University Patiala, in memory of the great athlete who died late last night due to Covid complications.

Punjab Sports Minister gives best wishes and Rs. 5 lakh each to Olympic qualifiers from state

CHANDIGARH:Exhorting the Olympic-bound Punjab athletes to make the state and country proud with their performance, Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Friday, said he was confident that our players would bring back home the biggest medal haul from Tokyo.

Sports Minister to pat Punjab's Olympics qualifier in get together on June 18

CHANDIGARH: To encourage Tokyo Olympics qualifier of the state, the Punjab Government would hold get together with them on June 18. This program will be presided over by Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi.

Punjab Sports Minister mourns passing away of Nirmal Milkha Singh

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Sunday, condoled the sad demise of Nirmala Milkha Singh, wife of seasoned athlete Flying Sikh Milkha Singh.

Railways transports more oxygen to Karnataka

BENGALURU: Railways has transported more medical oxygen to Karnataka as it faces growing demand amid the Covid surge, an official said on Friday.

Punjab Government to sympathetically consider genuine demands of coaches- Director sports assures delegation

CHANDIGARH: A delegation of Punjab Coaches Association of the Sports department today called on the Director Sports Punjab Mr. DPS Kharbanda to impress upon him for the pending demands of the coaches.

Punjab CM orders to release Rs.60 Cr for Sports University at Patiala

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday directed the Finance Department to immediately release the sanctioned amount of Rs 60 crore for the first phase construction of the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University (MBSPSU), Patiala campus.

Rules to regulate Water Sports and Allied activities in Himachal Pradesh finalised

SHIMLA: In a bid to boost adventure sports activities in the state and working towards
prosperity seems to be the mandate of the state government. The state government has
notified the ‘Himachal Pradesh Water Sports and Allied Activities Rules-2021’ thus paved
the way to hold water sports activities in the state. In December, 2019, draft rules were
published in the Rajpatra inviting objections/suggestions from the general public under Rule
65 of the HP Tourism Department and Registration Act 2002.

Pooran powers past Santner in CPL Esports Series

GROS ISLET, ST LUCIA (KINGSTON): The fourth match of Hero CPL Esports series saw Nicholas Pooran of the Guyana Amazon Warriors take on Mitchell Santner of the Barbados Tridents at a virtual Kensington Oval. It was the Warriors who emerged victorious after a brutal display with the bat and superb bowling from their spinners. Warriors won by a massive 60 runs.

Kisan Rail transports 1st load of Telangana mangoes to Delhi

SECUNDERABAD: For the first time, mangoes from Telangana are being transported to Delhi by Kisan Rail. On Tuesday, a total of 476 tons of mangoes were loaded in 20 parcel van units from Lingampet Jagityal for dispatch to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi.

Sports Minister Rana Sodhi launches 2nd phase of 'Pride of Punjab' program

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Monday launched the second phase of ‘Pride of Punjab’ program besides releasing the ‘Voices of YuWaah’ report jointly prepared by Government of Punjab and UNICEF (YuWaah) at his official residence here.

Sports Minister Rana Sodhi hands over Rs.10 lakh cheque to Tokyo Olympics qualifier Kamalpreet Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports, Youth Services and NRI Affairs Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Wednesday, called on Tokyo Olympics-2021 qualifier and national record holder Kamalpreet Kaur at his official residence here and handed over Rs.10 lakh cheque to the first Indian discus thrower.

New instructions issued for the use of sports funds for DIETs

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab government has issued new instructions to the principals of district institute for education and training (DIET) regarding the utilization of the existing sports funds to bring more transparency in the expenditure.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy rout Mumbai Schools Sports Association

Punjab Sports Minister Rana Sodhi congratulates Punjabi athlete Kamalpreet Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports, Youth Services and NRIs Affairs Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Saturday, congratulated Punjabi athlete Kamalpreet Kaur on qualifying for Tokyo Olympics-2021 by achieving a target of 63.50 meters and breaking a 9-year-old national record in discus throw event.

Akalis promised, we delivered: avers Rana Sodhi handing over appointment letters to outstanding sports persons

CHANDIGARH: Twenty-six outstanding sports persons, who had been left mid-way on false promises of providing government jobs by previous SAD-BJP government, on Wednesday, given appointment letters by Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Minister for Sports, Youth Services and NRIs Affairs here at Punjab Bhawan. While offering them jobs in Punjab Police, Rana Sodhi affirmed that "I am glad that we have fulfilled the promise made by the earlier SAD-BJP government."

School education department released 2.60 crore fund to raise the standard of sports

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab School Education Department has released funds of Rs. 2.60 crore for 14 districts of the state to raise the standard of sports.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the school education department said that this amount has been transferred in the account of the district education officers. This amount has been Issued for Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Patiala, Pathankot, Roop Nagar, Sangrur, S.A.S. Nagar and Tarn Taran districts.

Sports Minister Rana Sodhi mourns the sad demise of International Athlete Ishar Singh Deol

CHANDIGRH: Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Sunday, condoled the sad demise of Ishar Singh Deol (91), an international athlete conferred with Dhyan Chand National Sports Award. The mortal remains of Mr. Deol, who passed away late last evening, were consigned to fire at Jalandhar today.

School Education Department issues new guidelines for utilization of sports funds

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab School Education Department has issued new instructions to the school heads regarding the utilization of the existing sports funds to bring more transparency in the expenditure.

Punjab Sports Minister inaugurates 29th Senior National Men & Women Wushu Championship at Chandigarh University

CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR: The 29th Senior National Men & Women Wushu Championship 2021 kicked off to a flying start at the campus of Chandigarh University Gharuan. Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Minister for Sports, Youth & NRI Affairs, Government of Punjab along with Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, President, Wushu Association of India (WAI) and Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University inaugurated the 29th Senior National Wushu Championship organized by Wushu Association of India.

Central University of Punjab commenced two-day 9th CUPB Annual Sports Meet

BTHINDA: Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari commenced the 9th Annual Sports Meet on Wednesday at CUPB Ghudda Campus. This programme is being organized as a part of various activities to be conducted under eight-day celebrations to mark the 12th Foundation Day of the university. Along with major sports & athletics gaming events, the special highlight of this Mega Sporting Event is Indigenous Games of Punjab such as Pithu Garam, Kabaddi, Kokla Chapaki, Rassa Kassi, Stapoo, Gilli Danda, Gitta etc.

Pargat Singh MLA hands over 100 sports kits at Jamsher Football ground

JAMSHER(Jalandhar Cantt): With an aim to further boosting sports among youngsters and encourage them to excel different sports, MLA Pargat Singh today distributed sports kits to 100 budding Football players at Jamsher Football ground, where young players are being trained by the Youth Fotball Club (YFC), Rurkan Kalan.

All India open selection trials for admission of budding players into Army's Boys Sports Company from Feb 2

CHANDIGARH:Aiming to win the Olympic medal for India, the Boys Sports Company, Madras Engineer Group & Centre Banglore-42 will be conducting an all Indian open selection rally to select candidates for induction into Boys Sports Company (MEG & Centre) from February 22 to 25, 2021.

Admission in sports wings on 12th February

PHAGWARA: The selection trial in the sports wings of the state for the year of 2021-22 will be held on February 12 at Guru Nanak Stadium, Kapurthala for Athletics, Basketball and Kabaddi. The boxing arena will be at Phagwara and the boxing will be at Lord Mahavira Jain Public School, Phagwara.

Sports streaming tops as OTT consumption grows 13% in India in 2020

NEW DELHI: Led by sports streaming especially in the Indian Premier League (IPL) months, the OTT video consumption grew 13 per cent (on-year) in 2020, a new report said on Wednesday.

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UK govt rules out 'vaccine passports' for foreign travel

LONDON: The UK government has ruled out plans to introduce "vaccine passports" to allow people, who have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, to travel abroad.
Still, people could get evidence from their doctors if they need it for travelling, Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi told the media on Sunday.

Punjab Sports minister condemns arrest of Punjabi farmers by Himachal police in Shimla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Tuesday, termed the action taken by Shimla Police to arrest the youngsters of Punjab who were peacefully raising their voices in favour of agitating farmers as an attack on their constitutional rights and democratic fabric of the country. He said that the arrest was made at the behest of BJP Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who wants to appease their political bosses.

Sports Department to honour 1135 sportspersons, 90 international & national players with Rs.1.65 Crores under first phase on Jan 15

CHANDIGARH: Fulfilling the promise of awarding sportspersons of international and national acclaim, who have excelled during the year 2017-18, the Sports Department has decided to honour 90 players in the first phase. Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi has recently announced to confer upon cash prizes worth crores to such 1135 sportspersons.

Chandigarh resident 65 year old S.K.Sondhi sets new records in sports

CHANDIGARH: Old is gold has been proving by veterans of the country by bringing haul of gold (medals) in various sports at national and international levels. S.K Sondhi of Chandigarh is also among them who has not only performed well in his service but also in sports arena. Sports is not a word that came to his mind when he thinks his journey in sports and fitness. He is not only outstanding performer during his service but also in sports.

Our preparation for Olympics on right track: Sports Minister Rana Sodhi

CHANDIGARH: Asserting that our preparation for Olympics was on right track, Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Saturday expressed confidence Punjab athletes would once again bring laurels for the country in the Games to be held next year in Japan.

Ex-sportspersons of Punjab to return medals on Dec 5

CHANDIGARH: Joining the chorus backing the agitating farmers, three former Punjab sportspersons, all belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), have announced to return their awards in protest against the use of police force during the farmers' protests, including Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee wrestler Kartar Singh, Arjuna awardee basketball player Sajjan Singh Cheema and Arjuna awardee hockey player Rajbir Kaur.

Sports kits distribution to youth clubs soon: Bindra

CHANDIGARH: “Punjab Youth Development Board will initiate sports kits distribution to youth clubs soon.” It was disclosed by Chairperson of the Board Er. Sukhwinder Singh Bindra in a meeting held at District Administrative Complex Mohali.

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