Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday expressed the government’s desire to take traditional Indian sports across the world and said a collective effort will be required to include Khokho in the Asian Games and 2036 Olympics. India is aiming to host the 2036 Olympics and has submitted a ‘Letter of Intent’ expressing its desire to … Read more
Sivasagar (Assam). Assam’s first Arjuna Award winning sprinter Bhogeshwar Barua has criticized the state government’s sports policy, saying it is not doing enough to identify and nurture talent in rural areas. Baruah, gold medalist in 800 meters at the Asian Games (1966), told PTI, “It is sad to say that players are not emerging from … Read more
Olympic bronze medalist forward Abhishek started playing hockey to escape from studies but he never regretted the decision as the game gave him recognition, ‘stardom’ and everything he wanted to achieve in life. Although Abhishek managed to complete his graduation through correspondence, the player always knew that sports would give him a better purpose. Abhishek, … Read more