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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government

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Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has retained control over some of the most politically sensitive departments, including home, police, general administration, women welfare, youth welfare and municipal administration, in the first Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, while finance has been assigned to former AIADMK veteran K A Sengottaiyan. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay speaks at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in Chennai. (ANI) Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday approved the allocation of portfolios to the nine ministers, along with Vijay, who were sworn in on May 10. “As per the recommendations of the chief minister, the portfolios and allocations to the Council of Ministers who were sworn in along with him on May 10, the Governor has approved the allocation of portfolios,” a Lok Bhavan release said. Accordingly, Vijay will hold public, general administration, home, special programme implementation, women and youth welfare, municipal administration, urban administration and water supply portfolios. Key portfolios assigned to senior leaders TVK general secretary N Anand, who won from Thiyagarayanagar, has been allocated rural development and water resources. …

“Invest in grassroots now for success at the 2036 Olympics”: PR Sreejesh

“Invest in grassroots now for success at the 2036 Olympics”: PR Sreejesh

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Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh has emphasized the urgent need for grassroots investment and talent identification to build a strong foundation for India’s sporting future. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, the double Olympic medallist stressed that preparation for the 2036 Olympics must begin now. Sreejesh, who retired after India’s bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, highlighted that exposure to top-level competition is crucial for young athletes. “Exposure is the key. Getting into the world level and performing from there is the dream. The Olympics come with immense mental pressure, and preparing athletes for that is most important,” he said. He believes that India’s recent sporting success can inspire young athletes, but structural development at the grassroots remains a challenge. While India has a strong national-level player base, Sreejesh pointed out that talent identification at the nursery and grassroots levels needs improvement. “If we are talking about the 2036 Olympics, we need to start working with kids aged 12-14 today. That’s where the investment should go,” he stated. He stressed that …

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: For India’s wheelchair racers, hurdles are off the track too | Sport-others News

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: For India’s wheelchair racers, hurdles are off the track too | Sport-others News

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Wednesday was a red-letter day for wheelchair racers Manikandan Jothi and Manoj Sabapathi at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi. The Tamil Nadu para athletes finished 1-2 on the podium in the men’s 400 metre (T54) final, only the second time they have medalled at an international event. “It feels good to finish on the podium. A medal at an event like a Grand Prix is important for ranking points,” Manikandan told The Indian Express after his event. Wheelchair racing comes with its set of hurdles; from lack of spare parts and service centres in India, and an expensive racing cycle. India has a handful of wheelchair racers with not more than 20 competing at the Nationals. Wheelchair racing wasn’t Manikandan’s first choice. Story continues below this ad Manikandan started off in high jump but switched to wheelchair racing on the suggestion of his coach. “I got lucky that I had a sponsor, so I could afford the cycle,” Manikandan said. “The cycle is very expensive and that is one of the …

BFI excludes Anurag Thakur’s name from electoral college for elections | Sport-others News

BFI excludes Anurag Thakur’s name from electoral college for elections | Sport-others News

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The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday rejected Anurag Thakur’s nomination for inclusion in the electoral college finalised for the March 28 elections, saying the former Sports Minister was not eligible to represent Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association had sent Thakur and Vice President Rajesh Bhandari’s names. The BFI issued a 60-member electoral college that was finalised after scrutiny. Story continues below this ad “Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur (Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association) – The State Unit had sent the name, however, he is found ineligible for violation of Boxing Federation of India notice dated 07.03.2025 and National Sports Development Code of India, 2011,” BFI said, explaining the decision. The March 7 notice, sent to all affiliated state associations, had mentioned that only bonafide and duly elected members during the election AGM (duly notified to BFI) of the State Units affiliated with the BFI shall be authorised to represent their respective States/Union Territories. “Mr Thakur is not an elected member of the Himachal Pradesh state body, that’s why his name has been rejected. It …

All set for India’s first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix in Delhi | Sport-others News

All set for India’s first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix in Delhi | Sport-others News

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The track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi was painted with fresh paint and the workers were laying down a new ramp at the entrance of the classification office for smooth operation of wheelchairs as the national capital gears up to host its first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix. The tournament will run from 11th March to 13th March and feature more than 280 para-athletes from 20 countries. India will field a contingent of 145 para-athletes across disciplines, including Paris Paralympics gold medalists Praveen (High Jump T64), Navdeep (Javelin F41), and Dharambir (Club Throw F51). However, big names such as double Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and double Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya will be missing. The event will feature over 90 competitions and witness participation from elite para-athletes representing 20 countries. Saudi Arabia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Australia, Brazil, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Japan, and Sri Lanka will be among the participating nations. Story continues below this ad A crucial tournament for India The World Grand Prix is one of the most important events of the Para-Athletics calendar …

Hockey: In Kukuda’s Sunelita Toppo and Sonepat’s Sakshi Rana, two teenage hopes for India’s future | Hockey News

Hockey: In Kukuda’s Sunelita Toppo and Sonepat’s Sakshi Rana, two teenage hopes for India’s future | Hockey News

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Sunelita Toppo is on the move, and four Germans are running to stop her. A pass is played in her direction from the right flank and even before it reaches her, the puny attacker is surrounded by the quartet in pink, each one at least a head taller than her. On the run, Sunelita opens up her body to receive the ball. In a single motion, she cuts left to eliminate one opponent, then shuffles to the right and changes direction to wrong-foot two more. It opens up enough space to thread a forward pass. Just like that, another raid on Germany’s defence was launched. For those fleeting few seconds, it was easy to forget that Sunelita was all of 17. By the time she’ll legally be an adult, Sunelita could well be a ‘veteran’ on the hockey field. Within a year of her debut at the age of 16, she has made more than two dozen international appearances. Story continues below this ad Like her, another 17-year-old has been turning heads over the last …

‘India Targets Top-5 Olympic Medal Ranking by 2047’: Mandaviya

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Friday that India has set an ambitious goal to be among the top five Olympic medal-winning nations by 2047, marking 100 years of its independence. This target aligns with the country’s broader vision to enhance its global sporting presence. Addressing the media after participating in the 10th Convocation of the Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior, the Youth Affairs and Sports Minister emphasized the crucial role of world-class coaches and training facilities in achieving this milestone. “The country needs a talent pool of world-level coaches and training, and LNIPE in Gwalior is playing a major role in it,” Mandaviya said. He also highlighted India’s aspirations for the 2036 Olympics, which the country aims to host. “When India hosts the Olympics in 2036, it should rank among the top 10 nations in sports,” he said. “And by 2047, when we celebrate 100 years of independence, the country should be among the top five.” Mandaviya stressed the importance of identifying and nurturing sporting talent across the nation, ensuring …