How much delay is too much delay? As the athletes await the National Sports Awards, the ministry did not provide any explanation. Off the Field News

Arjuna Award trophy, held by a recipient during the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (left), and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (Photo/Agencies) More than six months after the selection committee submitted its recommendations, the National Sports Awards for 2025-26 are yet to be announced, leading to growing frustration…

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India fails its athletes again: Minutes after breaking national record, Pole Walter takes luggage on e-rickshaw – WATCH | More sports news.

New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh athletes Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar both cleared 5.45m to break the national pole vault record at the National Senior Athletics Federation meet in Ranchi on Sunday, but Dev won the gold medal on countback after a close contest on the third and final day of the event.Hours after becoming…

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8 athletes fail to finish race due to heat and humidity at National Athletics Federation More Sports News

Shivaji Parashuram is undergoing treatment after collapsing at the end of the 10,000m race on Friday Ranchi: Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhat clocked 29:42.93 to top the men’s 10,000m on the first day of the National Senior Athletics Federation meet at Bursa Munda Stadium, Morabadi on Friday.Bhatt, who not only won his first national medal but also…

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AFI will take disciplinary action if athletes violate sponsorship rules. Lawyers questioned the overreach More sports news.

India’s two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra. (Image credit: X) New Delhi: Dr Adil Samariwala, a former member of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), has defended the move that requires athletes to seek approval from the governing body before signing endorsement deals.In a circular issued on April 2, the AFI informed its state units, chief…

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TOISA 2025 Live: India’s best athletes gather in Lucknow for a grand celebration

Here are the nominees shortlisted for various categories by the illustrious TOISA jury, including icons like Abhinav Bindra, Mithali Raj and Leander Pace. Badminton (Men)Lakshi Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kiran George, Chirag Shetty, Satok Sairaj Rankireddy Badminton (Women)Tanvi Sharma, Unanti Hooda, Teresa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Cricket (Men)Shibman Gul, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Varun Chakraborty,…

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TOISA 2025: UP’s major thrust for growth of power athletes in sports excellence, prizes and jobs | More sports news.

CM Yogi Adityanath with Cricketer Deepti Sharma (Video Grab) With the Yogi Adityanath-led government rolling out one of the most ambitious incentive structures for athletes in the country, Uttar Pradesh has stepped up its efforts to emerge as a major sports hub. The focus of the state is clear – to encourage the youth to…

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TOISA 2025: From cricket to para-sports, UP athletes make strong impact across categories | More sports news.

L-R: Parul Chaudhary, Preethi Paul and Deepti Sharma The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is all set to return with its eighth edition, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s best athletes across multiple disciplines. The much-anticipated event of TOISA 2025 will be held on March 21, 2026 in Lucknow, bringing together sports…

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The silent battle behind success: Former junior India No. 2 Orijit Chaliha on the mental health struggles of athletes | Badminton News

Orijit Chaleha, Indian men’s badminton player Behind medals and victories, mental health plays a major role in an athlete’s life and career. Athletes are often praised for their strength and resilience, but many face mental health challenges in silence.Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, Tyson Fury, Serena Williams and Indian stars like PV Sindhu, Virat Kohli And…

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