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India's F1 push: Sports Ministry grants NSF status to motor-sport body FMSCI

The Sports Ministry has provisionally recognized the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. This significant upgrade allows FMSCI to receive financial grants from the government. The body is now coordinating efforts to bring Formula 1 back to the country. A task force will assess challenges and benefits for hosting…

The Economic Times

Ministry restructuring a tourism priority

When the Bhumjaithai Party assumed government leadership earlier this year, one of its key tourism priorities was to restructure the Tourism and Sports Ministry, creating a dedicated Sports Ministry and merging the Tourism and Culture ministries.

Bangkok Post

As India prepares for 11 big events in next 6 months, ministry promises spotless infra

India is set to host 11 major international sporting events in the coming six months, including the World Badminton Championships. Following past criticism of facilities, the Sports Ministry assures top-notch infrastructure, with the minister actively monitoring preparations. This comes as the nation aims to become an Olympic host and encourages…

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National Anti-Doping Act set to be amended, Ministry proposes five-year jail for suppliers

India is set to amend its National Anti Doping Act. The proposed changes will criminalize the supply of banned substances to athletes. Suppliers, including medical practitioners knowingly prescribing drugs, face up to five years in jail. The Sports Ministry is seeking public feedback on the amendments before tabling them in…

The Economic Times

Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD cricket Team; Assures Govt support

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sports Ministry allocated slightly increased budget with focus on Khelo India

The government's flagship project Khelo India, which aims to promote grassroots-level sports, received the highest allocation of Rs 900 crore from the sports ministry's total budget of Rs 3,442.32 crore in the union budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Please announce date, time, venue, format of Olympic trials: Vinesh Phogat to sports ministry

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called upon the sports ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to promptly announce the details of the trials, including the time, date, venue, and format.

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TOPS inducts next generation of squash players with eye on LA 2028 Olympic Games

Even as the focus is on preparations for the Paris Olympic Games 2024, Sports Ministry's Mission Olympics Cell (MOC) has also set its eyes at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and inducted three up and coming squash players into the Development Group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).…

Dynamite News

Uncertainty Looms Over Russian Athletes' Participation In Paris Olympics

The fate of Russian athletes at the Paris Olympics hangs in the balance amid geopolitical tensions. Stay updated with the latest developments in Olympic sp...

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Indian Davis Cup team hopeful of getting clearance for travel to Pakistan to play tie

India likely to get clearance to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup tie; AITA awaits clearance from Sports Ministry & MEA.

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India timeline | From allegations, elections to suspension

A timeline of the chain of events leading to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the Sports Ministry

The Hindu

We will explain our position to government and seek revocation of suspension: WFI chief Sanjay Singh

NEW DELHI: Amid the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend WFI till further orders and simultaneous instructions to IOA to constitute an ad-hoc panel to control and manage the affairs of the body, its chief Sanjay Singh on Sunday said he will seek revocation of the suspension as no rules were…

The Times of India

Timeline and drama of Wrestling Federation of India elections

NEW DELHI: Following is the timeline of the chain of events up till the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sunday by the Sports Ministry.

The Times of India

Sanjay Singh Suspended from the post of WFI President by Sports Ministry

Newly elected Sanjay Singh Suspended from president post of WFI. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023, to replace 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act; India will ‘definitely look into’ any information on alleged Pannun assassination attempt, says PM Modi, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 21, 2023

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India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

India's hopes for Asian Games football dim as clubs, AIFF fail to reach agreement. Senior players Chhetri, Jhingan, Sandhu likely to miss out. Sports Ministry granted special exemption for teams to participate, but inexperienced squad expected. June FIFA rankings gave hope for better things ahead.

The Hindu

Shocker in World Athletics Championships: Sable fails to qualify for final round in 3000m steeplechase

Avinash Sable, India's 3000m steeplechase record holder, failed to qualify for the World Athletics Championships final in Budapest. Despite months of overseas training funded by the Sports Ministry, Sable finished 7th in his heat. He was the lead runner at 2300m, but lost momentum in the last lap. Sable had…

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Morning Digest | ED does not have power to seek police remand: T.N. Minister Senthil Balaji argues in SC; NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in Manipur, and more

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Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

The Hindu

Swimming Federation of India hopeful of men’s water polo team participating in Hangzhou Asian Games

SFI hopeful of men's water polo team making it to Hangzhou Asian Games despite not being ranked in top 8 in Asia. Proposal sent to Sports Ministry for consideration. Last time Indian men's team made it to Games was 1986 in South Korea. Training under Serbian coach for 9 months,…

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Ukraine bars its national teams from events with Russians, Belarusians

Ukraine barred its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events which include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the sports ministry said in a decree on Friday.

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Ukraine Bans Its National Teams from Competing with Russians and Belarusians

Ukraine has banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the sports ministry said in a decree published on Friday. The decision, criticized by some Ukrainian athletes, comes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) angered Kyiv by paving…

The Times of India

WFI vs Wrestlers: Vinesh Phogat accuses Oversight Committee member of leaking 'sensitive information'

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India versus Wrestlers feud took another turn on Sunday after Vinesh Phogat accused an Oversight Committee member of leaking 'sensitive information'.

The Times of India

MC Mary Kom-led Oversight Committee gets two more weeks to probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief

NEW DELHI: The Oversight Committee led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom on Thursday got two additional weeks to submit its report on sexual harassment allegations against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Sports Ministry approves financial assistance for judokas, shuttlers and fencers

NEW DELHI: In a bid to provide foreign exposure to our athletes, the Sports Ministry on Thursday approved financial assistance towards training and competitions for 10 judokas, two badminton players and three fencers, among others.

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