India’s soft power will increase with growth of sports culture in country: PM Modi
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s soft power will increase with the growth of sports culture in the country and his government is focussed on modernising the sports infrastructure, keeping in mind the dream of hosting 2036 Olympic Games. Modi also said that a major chunk of Rs 4000 crore sports […]
CM attends I-League match at TRC Ground
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday attended an I-League football match between Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) and Churchill Brothers Goa at the TRC Ground in Srinagar. He was accompanied by his Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, Commissioner Secretary Youth Services & Sports, Secretary J&K Sports Council and other senior officials. The match was witnessed […]
Police Organizes Football Tournament in Anantnag
Anantnag: Under the banner of Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2024-25, Police in Anantnag inaugurated a football tournament for boys at the Shaheed Himayun Muzammil Memorial Government Degree College, Anantnag. The event is aimed at promoting sportsmanship, discipline and constructive engagement among the youth of the district. A total of 08 teams from various areas are […]
Results show which is better team: PM Modi on India-Pak cricket rivalry
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he is not a cricket expert but results show which is a better team between India and Pakistan, in an apparent reference to India’s dominant performance against the arch-rival in recent years. In football, he called the legendary Diego Maradona a “true hero” of his time, […]
Over 3,000 athletes participate in ‘Run for Fun’ marathon in Jammu
Jammu: Over 3,000 athletes took part in the ‘Run for Fun’ marathon organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police here on Sunday, an official said. The run was flagged off by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed Police, J&K, Anand Jain, from Gulshan Ground here, a police spokesman said. The marathon is part of […]
Thrills & triumphs mark inaugural day of Khelo India Winter Games 2025
GULMARG: The pristine snow-covered slopes of Kangdoori in Gulmarg came alive on Sunday as the 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025 kicked off with high-octane action and a breathtaking display of athleticism. The grand sporting event set the stage for some of the finest winter sports performances India has ever witnessed. The air crackled with […]
Vidarbha clinch third Ranji Trophy title, emerge champions after taking first-innings lead against Kerala
Nagpur: A magnificent run in domestic cricket this season culminated in a third Ranji Trophy title for Vidarbha, who emerged champions on the basis of their first-innings lead in the summit clash, which ended in a draw at their home ground on Sunday. The fate of the contest was all but sealed on the third […]
Kashmir winter games attract global athletes to pristine slopes of Gulmarg
Gulmarg: Amidst the crystalline air of Gulmarg, where Himalayas jut into the heavens, an unlikely assembly is taking shape. The 2025 Khelo India Winter Games, to be held from February 22 to 25, has drawn an interesting cross-section of international players and fans, turning this priemier skiing destination into a melting pot of cultures bound together […]
Div Com reviews preparations for 5th Khelo India winter games
Directs strengthening interdepartmental coordination SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Friday convened a meeting of officers to review overall preparation for the successful conduct of 5th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) to be held at Gulmarg later this month. The mega event of national winter games phase 2nd of KIWG shall […]
Satish Sharma inaugurates maiden Skiing training program at Sonamarg
Initiative poised to establish Sonamarg as an attractive winter tourist destination GANDERBAL: In a landmark development for winter sports, the snow-laden and picturesque destination of Sonamarg hosted its inaugural skiing training course here today. The programme was inaugurated by Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma. This pioneering initiative has introduced skiing […]