Govt open to relaxation of 'VIP' clause in National Sports Code
Other Sports | October 11, 2019 22:35 ISTThe Minister earlier in the day a Sports Code which is acceptable to all will be put in place by the government.
The Minister earlier in the day a Sports Code which is acceptable to all will be put in place by the government.
Rijiju said with India set to become the third-largest economy in a few year's time, the country cannot lag behind in sports and the prevailing mediocrity in management of National Sports Federations (NSF) is "unacceptable".
He did not elaborate on how this will be done but including a new sport in the Olympic roster is a long-drawn and cumbersome process, which also requires intense lobbying.
Over 28 lakh people participated in the Fit India Plog Run organised by the Sports Ministry in a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.
In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju opened up on his fitness routines, and urged the people to participate in the Fit India Movement.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju heaped praises on the Indian shooting contingent following the impressive performances in the ISSF World Cup in Rio, and believes that Indian shooters will win medals in Tokyo Olympics next year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the 'Fit India Movement' in New Delhi on August 29, which is also celebrated as the National Sports Day.
Sumit Nagal became the first tennis player to win a set in the first round of the US Open against Swiss legend Roger Federer since 2003.
It has also been decided that the medal-winners will receive their cash-prize on the day they return to the country.
PV Sindhu arrived in India on Monday night following her World Championship triumph in Switzerland and was greeted by the fans at the airport.
The implication of BCCI coming under NADA is huge as the country's richest sporting body is now under tremendous pressure to fall under the government's Right to Information (RTI) Act.
In the last few days, a video of Rameshwar had gone viral on social media where he is seen completing a 100m race barefeet in just 11 seconds.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that since Davis Cup is organized by a world sporting body, the Indian government has no say in players' participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan.
Kiren Rijiju termed the BCCI's move to come under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as a major positive turn of events.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Tuesday said the IOA cannot take a unilateral decision about pulling out of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games following the omission of shooting from the event's roster.
The Indian archery contingent secured 1 silver and two bronze medals at the World Championships in The Netherlands.
Fighting back tears, Yuvraj announced retirement from international cricket, ending a "rollercoaster" career during which he became the hero of India's 2011 World Cup triumph and fought a gritty battle with cancer.
Along with the Independent charge of the Sports and Youth Affairs, Rijiju was also named as the Minister of State for Minority Affairs.
Along with the Independent charge of the Sports and Youth Affairs, Rijiju was also named as the Minister of State for Minority Affairs.
Kiren Rijiju has been the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the northeastern states.
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