Nearing peak form, Keshavan guns for medal at Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 11:31

To enter 30s might signal decline in many sports but for veteran luge racer Shiva Keshavan, it is the start of his peak form which, he feels, would make him the first Indian to win a Winter Olympics medal come 2014.

Russia to be top sports power by 2018: Sports Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 16:28

The glut of sporting events to come to Russia over the next six years will turn the country into the undisputed "leader of world sport," Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said.

Don`t have mandate but will speak to IOC: Sports Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 13:43

A day after India was suspended by the International Olympic Committee, Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said he does not have the mandate or the jurisdiction to interfere in the matter but will still try to engage with the IOC to get the ban reversed.

New Sports Minister stresses on transparency and accountability

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 19:48

New Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that he would like to carry forward the "great work" done by his predecessor Ajay Maken and stressed on the need for transparency and accountability in the working of sport organisations.

Russian sports minister praises Capello for national team`s success

Last Updated: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 13:07

Italian coach Fabio Capello has played a key role in the success of Russia`s national football team, Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said.

Majola takes bosses, government to court

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 14:31

Suspended Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola is taking his bosses as well as President Jacob Zuma and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula to court in an attempt to get his position back.

Cue sports will continue to get financial support: Maken

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 20:15

The Sports Ministry today came to the rescue of cue sports, saying the grant being given to them will not be stopped as has been decided by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Centre to launch national level sports programme: Maken

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 20:09

Sports Minister Ajay Maken today announced that the Central Government would soon launch a national level sports programme known as National Physical Fitness Programme (NPFP).

Egyptian minister arrested for groping in London

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 20:54

Ebrahim Ahmed Khalil, 56, fondled the 21-year-old`s breast as he showed her where to pin a flag badge hours before Sunday`s closing ceremony.

Big prize money for Paralympics medal winners also: Maken

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 21:39

India`s Para athlete Girisha H Nagarajegowda will be honoured with Rs 30 lakh cash award for winning a silver medal at the ongoing London Paralympics Games, Sports Minister Ajay Maken said on Tuesday.

Sports Minister hails bronze medalist Yogeshwar

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 02:25

India`s Sports Minister Ajay Maken hailed Yogeshwar Dutt after he won the bronze medal in the men`s 66kg category to give the country its fifth medal from the 2012 London Games here Saturday.

Kalmadi supports Maken over tennis row

Last Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012, 23:40

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Suresh Kalmadi on Monday came out in support of Sports Minister Ajay Maken over sending two men`s doubles tennis teams in the upcoming London Olympics.