Vijay Goel: News
14 Nov 2018
IndiaPM Modi, Sonia pay tributes to Nehru's birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi today paid tributes to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 129th birth anniversary.
31 Oct 2018
Narendra Modi#SardarPatelB'day: Delhi BJP organizes 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud', hails Patel's contribution
Delhi unit of BJP organized a run, 'Rashtriya Ekta Daud', in the city today morning to celebrate the 143rd birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
13 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaVijay Goel to organize workshop on stress-management for ministry employees
In an unique initiative, Union minister Vijay Goel is organizing a workshop on stress management through smile and sujok therapy for central government employees.
04 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiFor Kapil Mishra, doors of BJP always open: Vijay Goel
Former Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel said doors of Bharatiya Janata Party will always welcome ousted Aam Aadmi Party leader Kapil Mishra.
08 Apr 2018
Delhi Police2006 rioting case: Delhi court discharges BJP leaders
A Delhi court has discharged BJP leaders Ramesh Bidhuri, Vijay Goel, Vijay Joli, and Balkishan in a case of rioting and instigating public to attack police personnel during a protest in 2006.
22 Mar 2018
IndiaParliament lost 14 days, government now rushes to clear logjam
Since the Parliament reconvened on March 5, proceedings have been washed out every day as various parties haven't stopped protesting.
01 Nov 2017
French OpenKidambi Srikanth recommended for Padma Shri by former Sports Minister
Kidambi Srikanth, the Indian star shuttler who won back-to-back Super Series titles, has been recommended for the prestigious Padma Shri award by former Sports Minister Vijay Goel.
03 Sep 2017
IndiaRajyavardhan Rathore: From Olympian to sports minister
Today's cabinet reshuffle has been interesting for several reasons. One of them is that for the first time, a sportsperson is heading the sports ministry.
19 Aug 2017
IndiaRecipients of Arjuna and Dronacharya awards finalized
The list of Arjuna Award winners of this year has been retained by the Sports Ministry.
30 Jul 2017
World Athletics ChampionshipsHonour court's directive on Chitra: Vijay Goel to AFI
Sports minister Vijay Goel asked the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to honour Kerala High Court's directive to include Asia's 1500 metre gold medallist PU Chitra in India's squad for next month's World Athletics Championships in London.
27 May 2017
IndiaJavelin thrower Rohit Yadav handed provisional suspension by NADA
National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) handed a provisional suspension to javelin thrower Rohit Yadav after his tests were found positive for using a banned substance 'stanozolol'.
31 Jan 2017
IndiaBindra, Gopichand named in India's Olympic task force
Nation's only Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra and former Olympian and badminton Coach Pullela Gopichand have been named in the Sports Ministry's eight member task force to prepare a detailed action plan for the next three Olympic Games.
13 Jan 2017
International Olympic Committee (IOC)Sports Ministry lifts ban on IOA
The Sports Ministry of India has lifted the ban on Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today.
11 Jan 2017
International Olympic Committee (IOC)Sports Ministry set to reinstate IOA suspension?
The Sports Ministry has hinted at re-recognizing the Indian Olympic Association after it removed Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as its life presidents.
10 Jan 2017
International Olympic Committee (IOC)IOA cancels appointment of Kalmadi, Chautala as life presidents
The Indian Olympic Association has cancelled the appointment of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as the life presidents.
31 Dec 2016
International Olympic Committee (IOC)Sports Ministry suspends IOA; says remove Kalmadi, Chautala as Life-presidents
Sports Minister Vijay Goel said on Friday that Indian Olympic Committee has been suspended until the body reverses its decision of appointing Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as Life Presidents.
30 Dec 2016
International Olympic Committee (IOC)IOA won't reply to Sports Ministry over Kalmadi's appointment
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said that they will not be replying to the Sports Ministry's show cause notice on appointment of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as its Life Presidents.
22 Dec 2016
Anirban LahiriIndian golfers yet to receive preparatory money for Rio Olympics
Indian golfers SSP Chawrasia and Anirban Lahiri are yet to receive amount of Rs.30 lakh, promised to them as the preparatory money for the 2016 Rio Olympics from the Sports Ministry.
07 Sep 2016
DelhiAAP accuses Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel of misusing authority
Vijay Goel has been accused by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of causing a significant financial loss to the municipal corporation.
27 Aug 2016
Sakshi MalikPM announces setting-up of Task Force for next three Olympics
At the Council of Minister's meeting, PM Narendra Modi declared setting up of a Task Force over the next few days to chart out a comprehensive action plan for the next 3 Olympic Games in 2020, 2024 and 2028.
23 Aug 2016
Anirban LahiriAthletics Federation of India denies OP Jaisha's allegations
The AFI has denied claims made by marathon runner OP Jaisha that the Indian contingent was not provided adequate water during the race.
22 Aug 2016
Anirban LahiriWhere were the Indian officials during Women's marathon?
Indian officials have been a cause of embarrassment yet again, at the Rio Olympics.
13 Aug 2016
Kirti AzadGoel calls the organiser's charges as 'misunderstanding'
Union sports minister Vijay Goel clarified that all charges of misconduct against him and his escorts at the Rio Olympics were a "misunderstanding", striving to push back against the statements that have outraged sports fans.