Sports Minister

September 21, 2026 10:10 AM

Asian Games 2026: Ambassador Nagma Mallick welcomes Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Tokyo

Indian Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick welcomed Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in Tokyo on Friday morning. He is visiting Japan to lead India’s delegation to the 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. India will look to build on their record-breaking medal haul at Hangzhou 2023 when the 20th Asian Games get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a strong contingent featuring Olympic medallists and reigning champions across several disciplines. "Ambassador Mallick w...

August 4, 2026 9:53 PM

Sports Minister Mandaviya felicitates CWG 2026 medallists, urges athletes to mentor future champions

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday felicitated Indian medallists from the Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics and urging them to inspire and mentor the next generation of sportspersons. Addressing the athletes at a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi, Mandaviya said India's sporting success should extend beyond winning medals, encouraging athletes to contribute to the country's sporting ecosyst...

August 3, 2026 6:40 PM

Sports Minister Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth weightlifting medallists, urges athletes to inspire youth

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 weightlifting medallists, presenting cash rewards and urging them to inspire the next generation by visiting schools and colleges to promote sports. Recognising the team's impressive performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Minister awarded ₹30 lakh to gold medallists, ₹20 lakh to silver medallists and ₹10 lakh to bronze medallists. Indian weightlifters returne...

July 30, 2026 6:54 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates ISSF World Cup champions Esha Singh and Neeru Dhanda

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday felicitated International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup gold medallists Esha Singh and Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda, congratulating them on their landmark achievements and assuring continued government support as they prepare for major international competitions, including the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Dhanda recently created history at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy, by becomi...

July 27, 2026 10:28 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist Jhandu Kumar with Rs 10 lakh award

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who won India's first medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, and presented him with a cash award of ₹10 lakh in recognition of his achievement. Jhandu secured the bronze medal in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event with a best lift of 190kg, opening India's medal account at the Games. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Sports Minister's res...

July 23, 2026 3:58 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Cheer for Bharat’ cycling rally in Glasgow, promotes Fit India Movement

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led a cycling rally with members of the Indian diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday under the 'Cheer for Bharat' initiative, promoting the message of fitness, healthy living and community participation while rallying support for the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian community, who joined the Minister in en...

May 15, 2026 3:29 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviews India’s preparations for Commonwealth Games 2026

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparedness for the Commonwealth Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Glasgow. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among stakeholders and ensuring an athlete-centric approach to India’s campaign for the Games. Senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, representatives of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), including the Chef de...

September 21, 2026 10:08 AM

India steps up preparations for 2026 Asian Games; Mansukh Mandaviya assures full support to athletes

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday reviewed India’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games and assured that the government will provide comprehensive support to athletes aiming to improve the country’s medal performance. Chairing a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the minister assessed the readiness of Indian athletes and support systems ahead of the Games scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October...

October 16, 2025 9:36 PM

Khelo India University Games to be held in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5: Mansukh Mandaviya

The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) will take place in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, 2025, with competitions scheduled across seven host cities - Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur. The event will feature 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (kho-kho), bringing together more than 5,000 university athletes from across the country. Announcing the event, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment D...

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...