'Nobody bigger than sport': Sports minister Thakur on alleged rift between Kohli, Rohit
3 years ago

'Nobody bigger than sport': Sports minister Thakur on alleged rift between Kohli, Rohit

India TV News  

Highlights Rohit will miss the Test series vs South Africa due an injury while Kohli was rumoured to miss ODIs The reaction comes a day after Azharuddin had tweeted about the alleged rift between Kohli and Rohit On Tuesday, Former India cricketer Kirti Azad said that if Rohit and Kohli are not playing togeth There to launch the Khelo India U-21 Women's Hockey League, Sports minister and former BCCI president Anurag Thakur ended up being asked about the conjecture surrounding Test skipper Virat Kohli and limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma but he sought to steer clear of the matter by stating "no one is bigger than the sport". Speaking about the new Khelo India initiative, Thakur said it will provide plenty of encouragement and opportunities for young players from across the country to show their skills. "That's how the Sports Authority of India has started Women's Hockey League U-21, Khelo India and I congratulate Hockey India and SAI for giving this opportunity to young women athletes. "We have seen a very successful initiative in Uttar Pradesh where the elected BJP MPs organised sports events in which lakhs of players from the state took part in different sports.

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Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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Where does the India women's hockey team go from here?

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art astroturf for hockey at the BSF headquarters. On the occasion, Thakur highlighted the government’s commitment to promoting sports in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An official release quoting Thakur said, ”Sports are a catalyst for holistic development, and the government of India is fully committed to …

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Quint  

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The Hindu  

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The Quint  

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India TV News  

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National Games: Chance for young hockey players to catch the eye

The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open

News 18  

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Live Mint  

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There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players

The Hindu  

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Hockey India should have consulted government before pulling out of CWG - Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

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3 years, 3 months ago

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

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‘Best-ever support to Indian athletes by any state govt’

Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MP government awards Rs 31 lakh each to members of Indian women's hockey team

Firstpost  

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3 years, 4 months ago

'Chin up, you did us proud': India women's hockey team lauded for fighting Olympic show

India TV News  

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3 years, 4 months ago

Narrowly Missed Medal But Women's Hockey Team Reflects Spirit of New India: PM Modi

News 18  

Hailing the Indian women’s hockey team’s performance at the Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it narrowly missed a medal but it reflects the spirit of new India, “where we give our best and scale new frontiers”. The history-making Indian women’s hockey team’s dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great …

Celebs wish Women’s Hockey Team ahead of semi finals at Olympics: ‘We are proud of you’
3 years, 4 months ago

Celebs wish Women’s Hockey Team ahead of semi finals at Olympics: ‘We are proud of you’

Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 4 months ago

Bizarre: Media focuses on 'Chak De! India' after hockey team's brilliance

Op India  

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Groundwork Has Been Laid Down to Ensure India Becomes a Sporting Powerhouse: Anurag Thakur
3 years, 5 months ago

Groundwork Has Been Laid Down to Ensure India Becomes a Sporting Powerhouse: Anurag Thakur

News 18  

While extending his best wishes to the Indian contingent taking part at the Tokyo Olympics, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur has said that the government has laid down the groundwork that will ensure the country becomes a sporting powerhouse in the future. Thakur was speaking during an event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium …

Good Performance in Tokyo Will Inspire More Women to Take up Hockey, Says Goalkeeper Rajani
4 years ago

Good Performance in Tokyo Will Inspire More Women to Take up Hockey, Says Goalkeeper Rajani

News 18  

Experienced goalkeeper in the Indian women?s hockey team Rajani Etimarpu feels that good results in the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled for next year, will help in attracting more women players to take up the sport in the country. ?Doing well in the Tokyo Olympic Games will certainly lift the profile of the sport and it will certainly encourage more women to …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Hockey India's approach has raised the level for Indian hockey, says Sardar - hockey news

The Hindu  

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4 years, 3 months ago

Equal Opportunities and A Good Junior Program Has Helped Women's Hockey Team: Rani

News 18  

Equal opportunities like the men’s hockey team and a robust junior program have been major contributing factors in the improved performance of the women’s national side, feels skipper Rani. The Indian women’s hockey team has enjoyed a spate of good results in top tournaments recently, including winning the silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games and qualifying for back-to-back Olympics.”I …

Indian Hockey is Moving in Right Direction, Says Khel Ratna Winner Rani Rampal
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian Hockey is Moving in Right Direction, Says Khel Ratna Winner Rani Rampal

News 18  

Indian women?s hockey captain Rani Rampal, who was on Saturday conferred with the prestigious Khel Ratna Award, has said that she feels overwhelmed that women?s hockey in the country is getting equal importance as that of the men. Rani has become the first Indian women?s hockey player to receive the prestigious Khel Ratna award. ?Over the past one week, since …

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