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September 15, 2026 10:47 PM

Raksha Khadse Reviews Sports Infrastructure, Meets Athletes in Aizawl

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reviewed the sports ecosystem in Mizoram during her visit to Aizawl, with a focus on strengthening sports infrastructure and creating greater opportunities for young athletes from the Northeast. The Minister was welcomed by Mizoram Minister of State for Sports and Youth Services Lalnghinglova Hmar. The two held discussions on strengthening the state's sporting ecosystem, including Centre-State coordination, development of sports...

August 19, 2026 9:35 PM

‘Friends of MY Bharat’ launched to connect Indian-origin youth globally with India’s development journey

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a new digital initiative, ‘Friends of MY Bharat’, to strengthen engagement with Indian-origin youth living across the world and provide them opportunities to participate in India's nation-building and youth-led programmes. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse announced the dedicated digital module during the BRICS Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar. The initiative, developed through MY Bharat, will enable Ind...

June 18, 2026 6:25 PM

MoS Khadse reviews preparations for Asian Senior Fencing C’ships in Delhi

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, today reviewed preparations for the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, ahead of the prestigious continental championship scheduled to be held from June 19-24, 2026. The championship will officially commence with a grand Opening Ceremony on June 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards at Hall No. 2-3, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. The ceremony, themed "ONE DREAM | ONE BLADE | ONE PRIDE", will...

June 17, 2026 5:25 PM

Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 concludes, Raksha Khadse urges youth to lead nation-building

The National Round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded on Wednesday with an award ceremony at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, bringing together 105 young leaders from across states and Union Territories for two days of parliamentary deliberations and discussions on the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Addressing the participants, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse said India's youth must become active stakeholders in the country's journe...

May 29, 2026 3:29 PM

MoS Sports Raksha Khadse chairs review meeting with Meghalaya govt to assess sports and youth development initiatives

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Meghalaya Sport Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and Vijay Kumar D, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, to assess ongoing sports and youth development initiatives in the state and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the state government. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Government of Meghalaya, Sports Auth...

May 25, 2026 8:48 PM

Raksha Khadse reviews progress of National Sports University campus, interacts with athletes in Imphal

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday reviewed the progress of the National Sports University (NSU) campus in Imphal and interacted with athletes, coaches, and sports officials during a visit aimed at assessing the region’s growing sports ecosystem. The Minister began her visit early in the day by joining athletes for their morning training session at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Imphal, where she observed f...

September 23, 2025 7:08 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya, Raksha Khadse review final preparations for World Para Athletics Championships 2025

With just two days to go for the first-ever World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in India, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Raksha Khadse, visited the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium on Tuesday to review final arrangements for the marquee event. The championships are expected to bring together top para-athletes from over 100 countries, reinforcing India’s position as a global hub for international s...

August 26, 2025 11:50 AM

Golden years lost without early sports science exposure: MoS Sports Raksha Khadse

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Monday inaugurated the “Giving Wings to Dreams Conclave 2025” at Shangri-La Eros Hotel in the capital. The event, organised by SPORTSCOM, brought together stakeholders from across the sporting ecosystem to discuss investment, sports science, manufacturing, and the scaling of sports startups, with the broader vision of positioning India as a global sporting superpower. Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, Khadse und...

July 9, 2025 4:54 PM

Raksha Khadse visits Khelo India weightlifting academy with Mirabai Chanu

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Wednesday visited the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a premier training centre under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. She was accompanied by Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu, Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) President Sahdev Yadav, and IWLF CEO Ashwani Kumar. The Academy, established by Vijay Sharma, stands out as a modern, state-of-the-art facility nurturin...

July 7, 2025 5:04 PM

Raksha Khadse inaugurates ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4 in Pune

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday inaugurated Season 4 of the ABC Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Kharadi, Pune. The event celebrated the growing momentum of grassroots basketball in India and highlighted the government’s commitment to nurturing young sporting talent under the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and the goals of ‘Khelo Bharat Niti 2025’. Kicking off with an energetic match and a spirited inauguration cer...