Expressing concern over the controversy surrounding the cricket Indian Premier League (IPL), the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded transparency and accountability in its functioning.
Initiating a debate in the Rajya Sabha on the working of the ministry of youth affairs and sports, Congress member Jayanti Natarjan termed the IPL as an “example of [...]
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BJP, Congress seek transparency in IPL functioning
April 22nd, 2010 |
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Baljit asks sports ministry to fund his eye treatment
January 15th, 2010 |
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Hockey goalkeeper Baljit Singh, who sustained a career-threatening injury to his eye, Thursday appealed to the sports minister and Hockey India (HI) that his treatment should be continued as they promised.
Baljit, whose right eye was badly damaged during a practice session in Pune last year, said he was called back midway through his treatment in [...]
India should not bid for Olympics, says Sports Minister
November 26th, 2009 |
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Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister M S Gill on Wednesday said that India should not be thinking of hosting Olympics Games in the near future.
Gill’’s remarks came in response to a statement made by actor-turned-politician of Samajwadi Party (SP) Jaya Bachchan, who reportedly said that the Commonwealth Games gives an opportunity to bid [...]
CWG: Queen’s baton handed over to Delhi
October 29th, 2009 |
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English Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday passed the Queen’s baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, starting the countdown to the sporting event to be held in New Delhi next year.
The baton was handed over to President Patil at London’s Buckingham Palace in the presence of Union Sports Minister M.S. [...]
Delhi govt seeks more central funds for C’Wealth Games
October 13th, 2009 |
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Racing against time to complete all the projects linked to next year’s Commonwealth Games, Delhi Government has sought additional funds from the Centre to expedite work related to the mega sporting event.
“We have sought additional funds (from the Centre) as cost of several projects have escalated,” Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit told reporters.
The Chief Minister, [...]
Davis cuppers Somdev, Yuki call on Sports Minister
September 23rd, 2009 |
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Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman, who put the country back into the Davis Cup top tier World Group in South Africa and Yuki Bhambri, met Sports Minister M.S. Gill here on Tuesday.
Devvarman made an impressive return from two sets down to beat Rik de Voest 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-2 6-4 in four hours and 38 [...]
Kalmadi confident about Commonwealth Games 2010 being held
September 17th, 2009 |
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Indian Olympic Association (IOC) President Suresh Kalmadi on Wednesday expressed confidence about the Commonwealth Games being held successfully in 2010.
Addressing a press conference here, Kalmadi, who is the Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Commitee, said: “Sports Minister M S Gill, Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit are working [...]