Latest News on Sports Minister Vijay Goel
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Aug 01, 2017
Deaflympics 2017: Indian medallists protest against government's apathy, refuse to leave Delhi airport
The Indian contingent, comprising 46 athletes and their support staff, were visibly angry with the government for not recognising their best ever performance which included a gold, a silver and three bronze medals. -
Jun 08, 2017
Dhyan Chand's son appreciates government's efforts to push for Bharat Ratna for hockey legend
Olympian Ashok Kumar said, "I appreciate the government for doing this (requesting Bharat Ratna0 to recognise Dhyan Chand. We are all very happy. People across the country are appreciating this." -
Jun 07, 2017
Sports ministry nominates Dhyan Chand for Bharat Ratna, one more time
The sports ministry has written to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting Bharat Ratna for the late Dhyan Chand in what can be considered its latest push to bestow the hockey legend with India's highest civilian honour. -
May 20, 2017
Sports Minister Vijay Goel vows upkeep of Commonwealth Games 2010 venues following complaints
Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday assured of proper upkeep of all the venues used in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, days after the toilets at the IG Stadium came in for sharp criticism during the Asian Wrestling Championship. -
Dec 29, 2016
Sports Minister Vijay Goel hits out at IOA chief over Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala appointments
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel said on Thursday that the IOA chief was responsible for honouring the scam-tainted duo Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala. -
Dec 28, 2016
Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala as IOA patrons: Demand for ouster of tainted duo intensifies
A defiant IOA sought to brazen it out even as demands for ouster of the scam-tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala grew stronger. -
Oct 24, 2016
India trying to learn from the Australia, UK to become sporting superpower, says sports ministry
Aiming to improve its standing as a sporting nation globally, India is trying to adopt the models followed by Australia and United Kingdom (UK), a top Sports Ministry official said on Monday. -
Sep 12, 2016
Mariyappan Thangavelu's donation an inspirational gesture, says sports minister Vijay Goel
Touched by Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu's gesture to donate Rs 30 lakh from his prize money to his school, sports minister Vijay Goel on Monday said that all athletes backed by the government should strive to set up academies or centres of their own to inspire the youth. -
Sep 10, 2016
Vijender Singh meets sports minister Vijay Goel to discuss Indian boxing's future
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Saturday met former Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh to discuss the way forward for Indian boxing. -
Jul 16, 2016
Sport Minister Vijay Goel reviews preparation for Rio Olympics at Bangalore national camp
Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Saturday visited SAI NSSC in Bengaluru to review the progress of the Indian athletes at the National Camps for Rio Olympics to be held from 5 to 21 August.