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
No I-League, ISL merger for next two-three years: AIFF President Praful Patel
Earlier, it was mooted that ISL will be named the official league with 11 teams, including Bengaluru FC, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
May 06, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
U-17 World Cup venues at Kochi, Kolkata will be ready by May 30: Vijay Goel
Goel earlier went to Kochi where he was disappointed with the progress work but Goel today said they would also finish by May 30.
May 05, 2017, 18:07 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 Authority of India to adopt a policy of `zero tolerance` towards doping, says Sports Minister Vijay Goel
"Goel added that the government is contemplating to set up a mechanism to test food supplements, so that athletes can be sure that the food supplements they are using, are free of prohibited substances. He also emphasised on a scientific approach to diet and nutrition for athletes," the statement added.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Modi's ministers - Kiren Rijiju, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore - give fitness goals to BJP leaders, Twitterati go crazy – Watch videos
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju tweeted a video showing Minister of State For Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's gym session.
Apr 20, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
Saina Nehwal, Jwala Gutta condole demise of BAI president Akhilesh Das
Das Gupta (56) had suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to the Lari hospital where he died in the wee hours.
Apr 12, 2017, 14:15 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
WATCH: When Parliamentarians showcased their football skills with Sports Minister Vijay Goel
Through the event, Goel urged the MPs to help in spreading the message by way of organising football tournaments at villages, block and district level.
Mar 29, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Why different house tax rules for people, politicians: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday asked if the house tax of BJP leader Vijay Goel`s mansion could be waived off, then why not for Delhi`s commoners.
Mar 29, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
RSS-affiliate seeks govt intervention to prevent Oppo from sponsoring Indian cricket team
SJM, an RSS affiliate, has started a signature campaign asking people to pledge not to use Chinese goods.
Mar 11, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Relief for women athletes as Sports Minister set to form panel to resolve grievances
Goel said his ministry provides equal assistance and incentives to both male and female athletes and there is no gender discrimination for training.
Mar 08, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
Don't call our players illiterate, India is proud of them: Vijay Goel to Javed Akhtar on 'hardly literate player' jibe
Days after Javed Akhtar called Yogeshwar Dutt a 'hardly literate wrestler', Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday replied back asking the lyricist not to use such words for India's champions who have earned laurels in their respective fields.
Mar 02, 2017, 11:08 AM IST
CABI refuses to accept Rs 10 lakh cash reward for winning T20 Blind Cricket World Cup
The CABI president called on the government and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give them the official recognition.
Feb 21, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
Vijay Goel felicitates T20 World Cup winning Indian Blind cricket team
Goel also stated that the Ministry would think about giving recognition to the Blind Cricket Federation
Feb 20, 2017, 19:02 PM IST
T20 Blind World Cup: Narendra Modi, Vijay Goel congratulate Men in Blue for defending title
Courtesy opener Prakasha Jayaramaiah’s 99-run knock, India chased down a 197-run target with nine wickets in hand.
Feb 12, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
Official mascot of FIFA U-17 World Cup 'Kheleo' unveiled in capital
The young and charismatic face of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, a clouded leopard called Kheleo, was the mascot of this year's event.
Feb 10, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Strategy formulated to boost India's prospects in Olympics: Vijay Goel
Goel said that the Government is already making arrangements to search and train promising sportspersons.
Feb 09, 2017, 23:02 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
