Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

June 29, 2026 4:59 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Indian contingent on historic first win at AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated the Indian men's volleyball contingent for winning the country's first-ever medal at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026. India remained unbeaten during the pool stage before defeating Bahrain 3-1 in the third-place playoff to secure the bronze medal—the country's first-ever podium finish and best performance in the history of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup. Congratulating the players, coaching staff and supp...

March 25, 2026 3:56 PM

Mandaviya felicitates Indian teams for Asian Lacrosse Games gold, pushes for LA28 qualification

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s lacrosse teams for their gold medal victories at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh. He urged them to continue working hard and aim to make history by qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Addressing the athletes, he emphasised that determination, exposure, and consistent effort are key to the growth of emerging sports like lacrosse. “Lacrosse is an upcoming sport fo...

November 10, 2025 8:13 PM

Sports Minister Mandaviya announces historic recruitment drive for assistant coaches in SAI

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved a historic recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Coach (Level-06, Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) in the Sports Authority of India (SAI). This marks the first major induction since 2017 and is the largest recruitment exercise ever undertaken for this vital cadre in Indian sports. In a media interaction, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said: “To ensure fairness, transparency, and merit, a comprehensive selection process is bein...

November 7, 2025 5:32 PM

India marks 100 years of hockey with grand centenary celebrations

The Sports Authority of India and Hockey India on Friday celebrated the centenary of Indian hockey at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, highlighting a century of sporting excellence, national pride, and unity. The event was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya; Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju; Odisha Minister of Sports and Youth Services Suryabanshi Suraj; FIH President Dato Tayyab Ik...

October 3, 2025 11:34 AM

India wins prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’, recognising the Modi government’s efforts in expanding social protection across the nation. The award was presented at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighted India’s historic progress, with soc...

June 21, 2025 10:59 PM

Over 1,500 join Union Sports Minister in Yogathon marking International Yoga Day

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday participated in a mass yoga event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. The event, part of the Ministry of Ayush’s 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,500 yoga practitioners, including more than 400 volunteers from the My Bharat programme. Held inside the Cycling Velodrome of the stadium, the event was also supp...

June 1, 2025 11:37 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Mansukh Mandaviya, lauds youth and sports efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, lauding his energetic efforts in promoting fitness, youth empowerment, and making India a sporting powerhouse. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Ji on his birthday. He is energetically working towards making India a sporting powerhouse and empowering our youth. Equally commendable are his efforts towards the we...

March 19, 2025 5:12 PM

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates NDTL 2025: pioneering innovations and tackling challenges in anti-doping science

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Annual Conference 2025 on Wednesday, focusing on the theme “Anti-Doping Science: Innovations and Challenges”, according to an official statement from the Ministry. During his keynote address, Dr. Mandaviya emphasized India’s unwavering commitment to promoting clean and fair competition in sports. He advocated for early education on dop...

March 4, 2025 10:56 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya sends off largest Indian contingent for special Olympics World Winter Games

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, attended the official send-off ceremony for the 49-member Indian team set to compete in the Special Olympics World Winter Games. This marks the largest-ever Indian contingent for the prestigious event, which will be held in Turin, Italy, from March 7 to 17. The Indian team comprises 30 athletes, three officials, and 16 support staff, including coaches. The athletes will compete in six disciplines—Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country ...

January 13, 2025 9:30 PM

Mandaviya to attend Future of Jobs conference on Jan 15

Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will attend a conference on the Future of Jobs on January 15 in New Delhi. The conference is organized by the Ministry of Labour & Employment in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the event, themed “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: Driving Growth in a Dynamic World,” will explore evolving job trends and workforce strategies. The objective of the Conference is to exp...