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Khelo India figures prominently as Ministry float returns to Republic Day Parade!

The National Sports Programme, Khelo India, figured prominently as the float of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports returned today to the Republic Day parade on Raj Path after four years. It drew applause not only from those present along Raj Path but also from everyone on the entire …

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Bengaluru FC announce 30-man squad for AFC Cup Preliminary and Play-Off Stages!

2016 AFC Cup finalists Bengaluru FC have named a 30-man squad for the upcoming Preliminary and Play-Off Stages of the 2018 AFC Cup on Saturday. The squad which departed for Delhi earlier in the day, will travel to Thimphu in Bhutan on Sunday where they face Transport United on January …

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FIFA World Rankings: 2018 starts with India moving-up to 102nd, Germany retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the January rankings, India gained four spots to be in 102nd position behind Oman, but ahead of Qatar; while Germany stay top. India have 333 points, 13 points …

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India’s Sports Minister Rathore unveils the Khelo India Anthem!

In an endeavour to encourage mass participation and promote excellence in sports, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in New Delhi today unveiled the Khelo India Anthem. Commencing on January 31, 2018, the Khelo India School Games will be the first programme to mark the beginning of Khelo India, …

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Manchester United’s #ILOVEUNITED event returns to Mumbai for a second time!

Mumbai has again been chosen to host one of Manchester United’s long-running and popular #ILOVEUNITED fan events, with live screening of the Premier League away fixture against Burnley on Saturday, January 20 at The Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalakshmi in Mumbai. The exclusive and free event for United fans …

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Neymar Jr’s Five return to India in 2018, to visit more Indian cities!

A total of 14 city qualifiers will be held in India for the Neymar Jr’s Five 2018, a 5-A-Side football tournament organised and held by Red Bull. The qualifiers will be held in January and February, with the India Finals in March 2018. The biggest five-a-side football tournament to take …

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Manchester City CEO Soriano in India, but no immediate plans for Indian football!

Manchester City FC and City Football Group CEO Ferran Soriano on Friday, January 5 night was a special guest to witness the Indian Super League match between Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC in the Steel City and he got to watch a cracker on an ISL game in the …

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Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports awards 2018-2022 broadcast rights of Khelo India School Games to Star Sports!

In a pioneering partnership, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for its flagship initiative, Khelo India has chosen Star Sports – India’s leading sports broadcaster – as its broadcast and production partner for the forthcoming Khelo India School Games 2018. Star Sports will hold the broadcast rights for the …

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Goals for Girls returning to Delhi for 4th Annual Leadership Summit!

Goals for Girls will be hosting its 4th annual Goals for Girls Leadership Summit at the Jawaharlal Stadium in New Delhi from January 3 to 6, 2018. This Leadership Summit is in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Anglian Management Group, VCU Center for Sport Leadership, and PASS Collective. …

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Look Back 2017: India participate in their first-ever FIFA World Cup!

In a stellar year for Indian football, India participated in its first ever FIFA World Cup, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup wherein hosts India were drawn in Group A alongwith USA, Colombia and Ghana. For India, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup kicked-off on October, 6, 2017 when India …

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