Kiren Rijiju

Olympics · 22 Jun 2021

“There can’t be any discrimination”: Rijiju on India’s Olympics COVID-19 restrictions

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that there can't be any discrimination against Indian athletes and officials who will be travelling to Tokyo

Olympics · 4 Jun 2021

190 strong Indian contingent set to leave for Tokyo Olympics 2021: Report

India is planning to send 190 strong team to Tokyo which will include 100 players and those sportspersons will be majorly playing in 12 major sports

Badminton · 24 Nov 2020

Union Sports Minister assures BAI All Support to organise Yonex Sunrise India Open 2021

Badminton Association of India(BAI) secretary Ajay Singhania on Monday meets with Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in order to get support from Sports

Cricket · 29 Oct 2020

Had Great Conversation on Sports: Raina after meeting Sports Minister Rijiju

Former Indian Batsman and CSK stalwart Suresh Raina met with  Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and said that he had a fruitful conversation with the

Olympics · 7 Oct 2020

Kiren Rijiju , IOA Review India’s preparation For Tokyo Olympics 2021.

Kiren Rijiju, The  Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday took a review meeting regarding India's preparation for the upcoming Tokyo

Miscellaneous · 17 Sept 2020

2,932 athletes selected for furthur training under Khelo India Scheme: Kiren Rijiju

In order to enhance the sporting talent in our country, 2932 players have been selected under Khelo India Scheme along with 10,248 athletes who are

Olympics · 11 Jul 2020

There is very less understanding of sports among people in India: Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday, rued that people in India, including some of his colleagues in Parliament, have limited understanding of sports

Olympics · 27 Jun 2020

PT Usha Turns 56, Kiren Rijiju and other Athletes Extend Wishes

PT Usha, the former track and field athlete who has inspired millions has turned 56 years old today. Usha was born on 27th June in 1964 at

Miscellaneous · 19 Jun 2020

Sports Ministry to establish 1000 district Khelo India Centres for ex-champions

The Sports Ministry on Friday announced to establish 1000 Khelo India youth centres to engage ex-champions for the sports training.

Miscellaneous · 22 Apr 2020

On the World Earth Day, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju urges people to protect Earth

India has done well in the recent past in all types of games and it is also because of the inception of so many domestic leagues like Pro Badminton League (PBL), Pro Kabaddi League, and Indian Super League (ISL) in the respective games which is Badminton, Kabaddi, Football, etc.

Miscellaneous · 13 Apr 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and SAI officials resume work, taking all precautions

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) office as the officials resumed their work after the lockdown announced by the government. 

Athletics · 27 Mar 2020

Hima Das donates her one month salary to Assam’s COVID-19 relief fund

Ace Indian sprinter and young sensation Hima Das on Thursday pledged to donate her one month salary to Assam government's COVID-19 State relief fund.