Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore responds to unemployed hockey goalie Savita Punia's plea
After helping India break a 13-year-old jinx and win Asia Cup title last Sunday, Savita requested Rathore to help her get a job.
Nov 08, 2017, 19:00 PM IST
Stone thrown at Australian cricket team bus not reflective of security measures, says Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
A window pane of the bus was damaged with a stone when the Australian team was travelling back to the hotel following their eight-wicket win over India in the second T20I in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Oct 11, 2017, 11:50 AM IST
Adopt 5 top SAI stadiums of capital: Sports Minister Rathore to corporates
Rathore said it is time the corporate sector come forward and discharge their duties in developing the younger generations of the country.
Oct 08, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore announces monthly stipend for athletes preparing for Tokyo Olympics
Elite athletes preparing for Tokyo Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games will receive a stipend of Rs 50,000 per month to meet their pocket expenses, sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore announced on Friday.
Sep 15, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
New sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore makes surprise inspection at SAI office
As sports minister, Rathore will oversee India's preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Sep 06, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore appointed India's new sports minister
Colonel Rathore first stepped in a shooting range in the mid 1990s and some years later, he became India's first ever individual silver medal winner at the Olympic Games.
Sep 03, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Women cricketers' show will inspire U-17 football team: Vijay Goel
Terming the Under-17 football team as "dark horse", Goel hoped a fine show from the side in the quadrennial event will do a world of good for the sport in the country.
Jul 26, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel throws weight behind Dutee Chand
Dutee will return to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne later this month to continue her fight against hyperandrogenism regulations of the IAAF.
Jul 05, 2017, 21:17 PM IST
Sports minister Vijay Goel hails PV Sindhu as youth icon, wishes ace shuttler happy birthday
Sindhu is currently preparing for the BWF World Championships, which is scheduled to be held from August 21–27 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jul 05, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
Government determined on anti-doping measures, says Sports Minister Vijay Goel
Goel also denied conflict of interest in the appointment of former star athletes as national observers of various sports.
Jun 30, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Not happy with repeated delays, Sports Minister Vijay Goel tells IOA to conduct National Games at the earliest
The National Games are supposed to take place every two years and last took place in Kerala in 2015 after a four-year gap.
May 24, 2017, 19:00 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel promises to seek details before sending anyone to Olympics
He said the CBI is probing two doctors, Pawan Deep Singh and R.S. Negi, who were allegedly sent to last year`s Olympics with the 118-member Indian contingent without having the required qualifications.
May 20, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel steps in to rescue sacked footballer CK Vineeth
Vineet joined the Accountant General's office in 2012 through sports quota.
May 19, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Sports minister Vijay Goel to inspect Jawaharlal Stadium in Kochi
The Local Organising Committee of FIFA U-17 World Cup had earlier this month asserted that Kochi was on its way to complete preparation work by May 15, rubbishing speculations that the venue could be dropped.
Apr 27, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel offers to play peacemaker in Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi war
Paes had accused Bhupathi of being disrespectful towards him by not telling him that he would not be in the playing squad for the tie, while Bhupathi had asserted that he never promised a certain spot to Paes.
Apr 11, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
Vijay Goel lays foundation stone of Center of Excellence for Para Sports in Gujarat
The Center of Excellence is being set up at an estimated budget of over Rs 50 crores.
Feb 06, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel inaugurates Khelo India competitions
Approximately 1000 participants from more than 25 states and union territories are taking part in the competitions.
Jan 15, 2017, 19:00 PM IST
IOA controversy: Vijay Goel has failed as a Sports Minister, says Abhay Singh Chautala
Kalmadi and Chautala were made Life Presidents by the IOA at its Annual General Meeting in Chennai yesterday.
Dec 28, 2016, 12:17 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel asks PSUs, PSBs to contribute for promotion of sports
Under the NSDF, top athletes have been supported for their preparation for major international tournaments.
Nov 24, 2016, 22:12 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel approves proposal to hire foreign coaches
Keeping this in view, extension to foreign coaches in future will be given on the basis of their performance as assessed by a committee.
Oct 29, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
