Shifting from factories to stadiums, Ahmedabad is actively building a world-class sports ecosystem. Backed by mega-projects like the SVP Sports Enclave and grassroots programs, the city is laying the groundwork to cement its status as India's true sports capital and a future Olympic host.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at Bastar Olympics closing, hailed the shift from "Lal Salaam" to "Bharat Mata ki Jai." He vowed Naxalism's end by March 2026, top tribal development by 2030, and Olympic scouting for local talents amid record 3.91 lakh participants.
The discussion around the possibility of Ahmedabad being recommended for hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Games has going on for quite some time. Keeping this in mind, the central and state governments have been working together for many years to make Ahmedabad a hub of sports infrastructure.
According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, unlike the 2013 Draft National Sports Development Bill, the 2024 Sports Bill lays emphasis on building institutional capacity and governance standards for National Sports Federations [NSF] in alignment with the Olympic and Paralympic Charter.
CAG audit accuses IOA of a Rs 24 crore loss, alleging undue favour to Reliance through a faulty sponsorship deal. IOA officials respond to questions about the renegotiated agreement.
The Indian contingent concluded its historic Paris Paralympics campaign with a total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze medals, the most by the country in the history of the competition.
Legendary Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Council (IOC) at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on Saturday, August 10.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won the Olympic Gold medal in Women's boxing in the 66 kg category. Imane Khalif's participation in women's boxing has been controversial throughout the Olympics because 'they' have failed multiple gender tests to be called a 'woman'.
United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic today ruled out any exception for wrestler Vinesh Phogat who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics just before her final match for being overweight