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
Inadequate flow, untreated sewage behind Yamuna pollution: Minister
According to a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report, in Delhi the Yamuna flows for 46 km, and receives around 70 per cent of the total pollution between Wazirabad and downstream Okhla barrage. This length is less than two per cent of the entire river stretch.
ICC Women's World Cup 2017: India will achieve new heights in future, says Vijay Goel
The Sports Minister also said that they will give a grand welcome to the team once they return.
Jul 24, 2017, 08:34 AM IST
155 projects, worth Rs 12,400 cr sanctioned under Namami Gange programme: Govt
The government has sanctioned 155 projects, worth Rs 12,423.63 crore, under its Namani Gange programme, the Rajya Sabha was informed.
Jul 18, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Save heritage of Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk: Vijay Goel to Lt Governor
Goel, who has been a two-time Lok Sabha member from the Chandni Chowk seat, also urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal to see if the area can be developed on the lines of the Smart City project of the Centre.
Jul 18, 2017, 19:02 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra writes to Sports Minister, gives suggestion to create helpline for all athletes
The letter, posted by him on his official Twitter page, came two days after his another Twitter post where he had highlighted the "Unacceptable" treatment by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), towards para-swimmer Kanchanmala Pande.
Jul 15, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra takes up para-athlete Kanchanmala Pande's case; demands report from Sports Minister Vijay Goel, SAI
As per reports, Pande was forced to borrow money from fellow swimmers after the money sanctioned for her did not reach her. Pande, who is completely blind, however, made the country proud by winning a silver medal in the S11 category. She thus qualified for the World Championship.
Jul 13, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
Sports Minister Vijay Goel asks PCI to submit report in 10 days in para swimmer case
Goel, who immediately sought report into the incident from his officers in the ministry, said he also spoke to the PCI CEO.
Jul 12, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Indian para-athlete Kanchanmala Pande forced to beg in Berlin after failing to receive money sanctioned by government: Report
Kanchamala, who became the only female swimmer from India to qualify for the World Para Swimming Championships this year, had a horrific time in Berlin after running out of money.
Jul 12, 2017, 11:41 AM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Sports Minister Vijay Goel assures good turnout for India's matches
Ticket sales for matches in Delhi has been far from encouraging but Goel said they are not leaving any stone unturned to ensure decent turnout for India's three round robin matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Jul 05, 2017, 21:22 PM 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
Vijay Goel felicitates Kidambi Srikanth, Pullela Gopichand
The Sport Minister met Srikanth, who won back-to-back titles at Indonesia and Australia, and Gopichand at his residence here.
Jul 01, 2017, 14:53 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
Sports Ministry rejects Narsingh Yadav's conflict of interest charge against Sushil Kumar
Sushil, India's lone double Olympic medallist, was among 14 Olympians appointed by the Sports Minister as national observers for their respective disciplines earlier this year.
Jun 29, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Bharat Ratna for hockey wizard: Olympian Ashok Kumar hails Sports Ministry's effort for recognising Dhyan Chand
Kumar's reaction came after the Sports Minister Vijay Goel wrote to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting Bharat Ratna for the late Dhyan Chand.
Jun 08, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
There was no need for BCCI to meet PCB as bilateral series is subject to government clearance, says Vijay Goel
The BCCI, represented by joint secretary Amitabh Choudhary along with CEO Rahul Johri and GM (Cricket Operations) MV Sridhar, discussed the pressing issues including the USD 60 million compensation demanded by the PCB.
May 30, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
India vs Pakistan: Sports Minister Vijay Goel rules out bilateral series between arch-rivals in current scenario
The two arch-rivals last participated in a bilateral series in December 2012 when Pakistan visited India for a limited overs series that included three One Day Internationals and two Twenty20 Internationals.
May 29, 2017, 13:26 PM 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
Pakistan players not allowed to participate in Pro Kabaddi League: Government
Pakistan's hockey players and cricketers have also not been allowed to compete on the Indian soil for some time now.
May 22, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
