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'No Excuse': Government To Roll Out Mandatory Fitness Tests For Athletes Ahead Of Major International Events

In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing performance and accountability, the government is planning to implement mandatory fitness tests for all athletes before they are cleared to represent India at major international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics. The proposed measure comes in the wake of repeated instances where athletes, after failing to deliver expected results at high-stakes competitions, cited a lack of full fitness as a reason for their poor performance. This has raised concerns within the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports about the selection process and the overall preparedness of athletes being sent to global platforms.

Ministry Musings: BCCI Wants To Adopt Olympic Sports; Government Mulling Approval To OCI Athletes

The BCCI is "keen on adopting two to three Olympic disciplines" in the sports ministry's ambitious plan to have corporate-backed individual Centres of Excellence, the work for which will begin this year. This was conveyed by the cash-rich cricket body in a meeting with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on Thursday. The gathering also featured "representatives from 58 corporate houses". "Mr Rajeev Shukla, who represented the BCCI in this meeting, said that the Board is willing to adopt two to three Olympic disciplines and would leave it on the ministry to decide what those disciplines would be," a source in the sports ministry said.

New Go-Kart Facility Named Turbo Track Inaugurated In Gurugram

India's motorsports scene shifted into high gear with the inauguration ceremony of Turbo Track, a trailblazing go-karting facility located in Sector 58, Gurugram on May 10, 2025. A visionary project of Ms. Atisha Pratap Singh, a celebrated Kuchipudi dancer and national-level footballer, and Mr. Abhishek Bhatnagar, a seasoned strategist in international trade, government policy, and sustainable development, Turbo Track shares shared ambition to modify motorsports in India, transforming it into an aspirational and inclusive pursuit, and a credible career path for young talent.

New Go-Kart Facility Named Turbo Track Inaugurated In Gurugram

India's motorsports scene shifted into high gear with the inauguration ceremony of Turbo Track, a trailblazing go-karting facility located in Sector 58, Gurugram on May 10, 2025. A visionary project of Ms. Atisha Pratap Singh, a celebrated Kuchipudi dancer and national-level footballer, and Mr. Abhishek Bhatnagar, a seasoned strategist in international trade, government policy, and sustainable development, Turbo Track shares shared ambition to modify motorsports in India, transforming it into an aspirational and inclusive pursuit, and a credible career path for young talent.

Zhao Xinton Creates History, Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday. Zhao made history at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre by taking the seven frames he required to clinch the trophy after building a dominant 11-6 lead in Sunday's sessions. The 28-year-old was only China's second World Championship finalist, emulating Ding Junhui's run to the 2016 showpiece.

Zhao Xinton Creates History, Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday. Zhao made history at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre by taking the seven frames he required to clinch the trophy after building a dominant 11-6 lead in Sunday's sessions. The 28-year-old was only China's second World Championship finalist, emulating Ding Junhui's run to the 2016 showpiece.

Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition

The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has now been officially recognised by the Government of India via the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to act as the national sports federation in the country. It has been entrusted with the responsibility to govern, promote, and develop pickleball across the country. This landmark recognition validates IPA as the sole apex body for the sport in India and marks a turning point in its national and global journey.

Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition

The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has now been officially recognised by the Government of India via the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to act as the national sports federation in the country. It has been entrusted with the responsibility to govern, promote, and develop pickleball across the country. This landmark recognition validates IPA as the sole apex body for the sport in India and marks a turning point in its national and global journey.

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'No Excuse': Government To Roll Out Mandatory Fitness Tests For Athletes Ahead Of Major International Events

Ministry Musings: BCCI Wants To Adopt Olympic Sports; Government Mulling Approval To OCI Athletes

New Go-Kart Facility Named Turbo Track Inaugurated In Gurugram

New Go-Kart Facility Named Turbo Track Inaugurated In Gurugram

Zhao Xinton Creates History, Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xinton Creates History, Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition

Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition