Kiren Rijiju

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Smriti Irani, Sarbananda Sonowal and Scindia. (Photo:PTI)

Smriti, Scindia, Sonowal on powerful panels as govt reconstitutes cabinet committees

Smriti Irani, Bhupender Yadav and Sarbananda Sonowal as the new members of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs headed by PM

14 Jul 2021 12:25 AM

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju. Twitter Photo

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju reiterates autonomy of NSFs is paramount

IOA president alleged interference by TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) CEO Rajesh Rajagopalan.in the functioning of NSFs

18 Apr 2020 2:57 PM

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju. DC File Photo

Sports Minister visits SAI headquarters, essential staff resumes office

The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus

13 Apr 2020 12:28 PM

Women boxers at the national camp at NIS Patiala. PTI Photo

Only Olympics preparatory camps will run: Kiren Rijiju

Academic training at SAI training centres and all national camps and to stop

17 Mar 2020 1:48 PM

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that clean sports is on the agenda of the government and they are creating awareness on the important issue of doping (Photo:PTI)

Clean sports is our agenda: Sports minister Kiren Rijiju

WADA on Monday handed a 4-year ban to Russia from participating and hosting major sporting events over its involvement in a doping scandal.

10 Dec 2019 3:12 PM

Kiren Rijiju congratulated Leander Paes on winning his 44th doubles match in Davis Cup. (Photo: Twitter/ Kiren Rijiju)

Leander Paes congratulated by Kiren Rijiju after Davis Cup win

India had progressed to the 2020 Qualifiers after securing a 4-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup.

03 Dec 2019 3:16 PM

Kiren Rijiju said that we are moving forward with new thinking for sports and for their promotion, the Government of India has started the "Khelo India programme" in 2016-17. (Photo: PTI)

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju says that India aims to be in top ten in US Olympics 2028

Rijiju said the government is vociferous in improving the conditions of sports and the economic status of the sportsperson in the country.

29 Nov 2019 8:43 PM

Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday felicitated wrestler Bajrang Punia with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. (Photo:Twitter)

Kiren Rijiju confers Khel Ratna to Bajrang Punia

Punia has put events like Olympics a priority over the Pro League.

29 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

In a tweet said: "Being a cop is a thankless job. But they don't do it for thanks. police officers put their lives on the line every day.' (Photo: File)

'Being cop is thankless job': Rijiju's now-deleted tweet on protests in Delhi

Rijiju clarified and said that, 'it's not a question of supporting any group. Just let's not take the law into our hands.'

05 Nov 2019 2:03 PM

Kiren Rijiju is also elated and impressed over the support given to various sports in the state of Odisha. (Photo: PTI)

Hopefully, India will revive its lost glory in hockey': Sports minister Kiren Rijiju

The minister said all the necessary steps are being taken to ensure that India displays the 'best-ever' performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

02 Nov 2019 11:13 AM

After the voting in two states Haryana and Maharashtra, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju expressed confidence of the BJP's victory. (Photo: File)

India is marching ahead, exit polls show clear victory for BJP: Kiren Rijiju

'The nation is backing him (Modi), it is very natural,' Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju added.

22 Oct 2019 2:32 PM

In 2002, Dr Kalam became the 11th President of India and famously became the "People's President" for his friendly nature to one and all. (Photo: ANI)

Kiren Rijiju remembers APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary; see tweet

In 2010, the United Nations decided to recognise October 15 as World Student Day.

15 Oct 2019 11:20 AM

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday lauded Mary Kom's exceptional performance in the World Women's Boxing Championships. (Photo: File)

Kiren Rijiju lauds Mary Kom for performance in Boxing Championships

Mary Kom defeated Rio Olympics bronze medalist Ingrid Valencia 5-0 in the quarter-finals of the 51 kg division at Ulan Ude in Russia.

10 Oct 2019 3:57 PM

Stating that he wants to create a sports culture in India, Union Sports minister Kiren Rijiju said that basketball is one of the sports that have the potential to become popular in the country. (Photo: AFP)

Kiren Rijiju: 'Basketball can become very popular in India'

Rijiju also said that he will offer full support to the NBA.

06 Oct 2019 12:14 PM

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, however, said he can't discriminate or favour any particular sports. (Photo: File)

Bajrang Punia wants wrestling to be made national sport of India

Bajrang clinched a bronze medal in just-concluded World Championships in Nur-Sultan.

24 Sep 2019 6:48 PM

After this move, the grassroots level athletes will be trained at other SAI facilities and will be moved to NCE depending on performance and possibility of an Olympic medal. (Photo: ANI)

20 National Centres of Excellence to be created by Ministry of Sports

The new scheme will ensure that athletes in the same premises have access to similar facilities unlike before.

21 Sep 2019 6:48 PM

Rijiju said Bhutia's book will be an inspiration for the youth across the country. (Photo: ANI)

'Standard of Indian football team has improved drastically', says Kiren Rijiju

India had held Qatar to a goalless draw on Tuesday in the qualifying tournament for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

13 Sep 2019 3:15 PM

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday urged cricketers to promote Fit India movement launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month. (Photo:AFP)

Kiren Rijiju requests cricketers to publicize Fit India movement

An event was organised in which a stand was unveiled after Indian skipper Virat Kohli's name in the Arun Jaitley stadium.

13 Sep 2019 12:06 PM

Notably, Ghosh had won 12 medals in international swimming competitions with the first coming at the Asian Swimming Championships in Hong Kong in 1984. (Photo: Twitter | @vinodkapri)

'Won't get hired anywhere in India': Rijiju on swimming coach who molested minor

The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media.

05 Sep 2019 4:51 PM

Jashika, 11, and Azajuddin, 12, also known by their loved ones as Lovely and Ali, are now eyeing for a career in gymnastics. (Photo: ANI)

Meet Ali and Lovely: Kolkata's young gymnasts who took social media by storm

Jashika, Azajuddin, their dance teacher Shekhar Rao and their parents are amazed after being appreciated over social media.

05 Sep 2019 1:39 PM

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