The Latest Breaking News from The Sports Ministry

Waterpolo, softball side and 2 others miss out as Sports Ministry clears 15 teams for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The women's softball and men's water polo sides were among four teams to miss out even as 15 others were cleared by the Sports Ministry for the upcoming Asian Games on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023

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 · Jul 26, 2023

Fearing injury, Asian Games trials winners request time till August 20 to prepare for World Championship trials

NEW DELHI: The wrestlers, who recently won the Asian Games trials, have requested the IOA ad-hoc panel and the Sports Ministry to not conduct the World Championship trials before August 20, saying repeating the painful and tedious process of weight-loss could lead to injuries ahead of the big-ticket event.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023

Wrestlers want Asian Games trials in August, IOA approaches OCA for deadline extension

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games after the protesting grapplers requested the Sports Ministry to conduct trials in August.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023

Sports Ministry increases upper ceiling amount of boarding & lodging by 66% for athletes and team officials

NEW DELHI: In a great move, the Sports Ministry on Friday revised the upper ceiling amount of boarding and lodging for Indian Athletes and team officials by 66%.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023

In FIR, wrestlers narrate traumatic experiences of sexual harassment by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

While Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh remains defiant, the wrestlers, in the police FIR, have shared their ordeal of years of sexual harassment and how some were treated indifferently “for not supporting him”.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Urge protesting wrestlers not to hold agitation near new Parliament building: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said that he is ready to undergo a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

We are confident we will win the fight for justice: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat, one of the main faces of the ongoing wrestlers’ protest, on Wednesday showed confidence, saying that they will win the fight for justice.

The Times of India · May 17, 2023

Wrestlers protest | Endurance athletes

Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

The Hindu · May 5, 2023

AITA amends its constitution, allows Dhupar to continue as AITA secretary general

NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has amended its constitution, aligning it with the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) regulations, to allow Anil Dhupar to complete his four-year term as Secretary General even after attaining the age of 70.

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023