Ministry of Sports: News
27 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI suspension: IOC announces 3-member ad-hoc committee to run affairs
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed an ad-hoc committee to manage the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s affairs.
24 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Brij Bhushan to athletes: Reactions to Centre suspending WFI body
In an unexpected move, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) led by Sanjay Singh on Sunday.
24 Apr 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Why top Indian wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief
India's star grapplers resumed their tirade against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday, citing the government's inaction over allegations of sexual abuse.
01 Feb 2023
OlympicsSports Ministry receives Rs. 3,397.32 crore for FY 2023-24: Details
The Sports Ministry has been allocated a budget of Rs. 3,397.32 crore for the fiscal year 2023-24, making it the biggest-ever allocation for the sports sector.
21 May 2021
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna AwardSports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Awards
The Ministry of Sports on Thursday invited applications for the National Sports Awards, allowing eligible athletes, coaches, universities, and other entities to self-nominate and apply online.
03 Jul 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka Police drops 2011 World Cup final fixing probe
The Sri Lanka Police, on Friday, called off its investigation over allegations of match-fixing in the 2011 World Cup final.
30 Jan 2019
International Cricket Council (ICC)Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha axed from selection panel
In a bold step, Sri Lanka Cricket has removed coach Chandika Hathurusingha from the selection panel, ahead of the second Test against Australia.
30 Jun 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Ball Tampering: Chandimal not to be further punished by SLC
Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal will not face further sanctions for the ball-tampering scandal, which he orchestrated against West Indies earlier this month.
18 Feb 2017
ChennaiSports Ministry orders probe in SAI after complaints from athletes
The Sports Ministry of India has ordered an on-site assessment in the 18 centres of Sports Authority of India (SAI) as the athletes complained that the coaches and officials ate their daily quota of dry fruits.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment makes a U-turn; says yoga not a sport anymore
After more than a year of recognizing yoga a sport, the Government of India has reversed its decision.
25 Oct 2016
Sakshee MalikkhCash rewards for Rio Games medallists' coaches put on hold
While the Ministry of Sports gave away cash rewards to the medal winners of the Rio Olympics and Paralympics, the awards for the coaches have been put on hold.
