PM Narendra Modi makes a BIG statement at National Games 2022 opening ceremony: 'Earlier our sportspersons were...'
The 36th National Games were inaugurated by Honourabe Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a spellbinding Opening Ceremony in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening, in the presence of over 1.25 lakh ecstatic spectators. The one-hour-long show, attended by a star-studded gathering that included Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Honourable Union Minister of Sports Shri Anurag Thakur and the country’s best athletes, was a perfect medley of tradition, modernity and entertainment. Take a look at some of the pics below.
Sep 29, 2022, 22:08 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu pose together at National Games 2022 opening ceremony, PIC goes viral
London olympic medallist Gagan Narang posted a picture with javelin star Neeraj Chopra, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Track and Field legend Anju Bobby George, and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu.
Sep 29, 2022, 19:05 PM IST
World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra targets 90m mark this year, makes THIS big statement
Neeraj Chopra has improved his personal best twice this year – he recorded a 89.30m throw on June 14 at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland before sending his spear to 89.94m.
Jul 18, 2022, 11:17 AM IST
World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra aims for elusive medal at Oregon
In his three outings this season, Neeraj Chopra has improved his personal best twice – he recorded a 89.30m throw on June 14 at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland before sending his spear to 89.94m, just 6cm shy of 90m in Stockholm.
Jul 13, 2022, 13:38 PM IST
Legends Kapil Dev and Anju Bobby George bump into each other on a flight; pic goes viral
While Kapil Dev led the India team to its maiden World Cup in 1983 defeating the West Indies at Lord's, retired long jumper Anju Bobby George made history when she won bronze at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.
Jun 19, 2022, 14:14 PM IST
Anju Bobby George makes EXPLOSIVE claim, says athletes bringing back banned drugs from overseas
AFI President Adille Sumariwalla, on his part, warned the athletes that they will be put under more intense dope testing than before by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and urged them to stop the business of taking drugs and then claiming innocence later on.
May 30, 2022, 09:09 AM IST
India legend Anju Bobby George wins ‘Woman of Year Award’ from World Athletics
World Athletics has awarded sprinter Anju Bobby George as 'Woman of the Year' after her efforts in advancing the sport in India as well as inspiring more women to follow in her footsteps made her more than a worthy recipient of this year's award.
Dec 02, 2021, 09:41 AM IST
'With a single kidney': Top athlete Anju Bobby George reveals stunning secret
It may be recalled that Anju Bobby George secured a historic bronze medal in the 2003 World Athletics Championship in Paris.
Dec 08, 2020, 10:48 AM IST
Ravindra Jadeja recommended for Arjuna award, Deepa Malik for Khel Ratna
The 12-member committee, which met in New Delhi on Friday and Saturday to select the recommendations, included Mary Kom, Bhaichung Bhutia, Anju Bobby George, Anjum Chopra and Kamlesh Mehta, besides those nominated by the Sports Ministry.
Aug 17, 2019, 18:56 PM IST
Mary Kom recuses herself from sports awards meeting to avoid conflict
According to sources, Mary had in fact wanted to resign from the committee when media reports appeared pointing at a case of conflict of interest against her.
Aug 17, 2019, 16:22 PM IST
The saree conundrum at Commonwealth Games: It's comfort over convention for quite a few
The tradition of saree will make way for the "comfort" of blazers and trousers for India's women athletes at this year's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and quite a lot of them are happy with the departure from convention.
Feb 25, 2018, 16:08 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra, Prakash Padukone in 9-member panel for developing Sports Development Code
The other notable sportsperson in the committee is India's lone world championship medallist athlete Anju Bobby George.
Jan 05, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Yogeshwar Dutt is second Indian athlete to have a medal upgraded - Read about the first..
"This is good, another victory for India, Jo likha hota hai, wo hoke rehta hai," Dutt told ANI.
Aug 30, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Meeting Narendra Modi was motivating, hope to bring at least two to three medals, says P V Sindhu
For the 1st time PM is sending off a team, that itself is very motivating", stated Anju Bobby George.
Jul 04, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Anju Bobby George quits as president of Kerala Sports Council
Earlier, in an open letter to E.P. Jayarajan, Anju demanded a thorough probe into the activities of the Kerala Sports Council for the past decade.
Jun 22, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Anju Bobby George demands probe into Kerala sports council
George became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Athletics Championships in Paris in 2003.
Jun 11, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
Kerala sports minister threatened me, called me corrupt: Anju Bobby George
Anju said that minister accused her and other athletes of being supporters of the opposition party and threatened with consequences as the LDF is now in power.
Jun 09, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
Milkha Singh for time-bound plan to produce top athletes
Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Sunday said the government should chart out a time-bound plan with the help of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and other sports bodies to produce athletes who excel internationally.
Dec 13, 2015, 22:27 PM IST
