Tag: National Games
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Pullela Gopichand Advices Parents Against Picking Sporting Career For Children
Pullela Gopichand, India’s chief national coach, is shaping his daughter Gayatri Gopichand’s career in the badminton ecosystem but has advised parents against it if they’re not rich. “I advise parents not to put their children in sports. We are not in a position to offer sports as a career. Unless the children are from rich…
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38th National Games 2025: Kerala Begins ‘Blame Game’ After Dismal Performance
The Kerala Olympics Association (KOA) and Kerala State Sports Council (KSSC) have begun a blame game after their state finished at a dismal 14th place in the recently concluded 38th National Games 2025 in Uttarakhand. Kerala finished fifth in the previous National Games in Goa, amassing 87 medals while in Uttarakhand the state finished with…
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38th National Games 2025: Manipur Violence Forces Kuki-Zo Community Athlete To Change Allegiance
In the men’s 100m event heat at the 38th National Games 2025, Letjakai Lenthang finished second last by clocking 11.33s. He wore a blue vest with Mizoram printed on his back. The track and field athlete reached Dehradun, just a day before the event from Aizawl. “I know I didn’t run well but in a…
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38th National Games 2025: Controversy Engulfs Netball Event In Uttarakhand
Multiple controversies have engulfed the Netball event at the 38th National Games 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. As per a report in the Times of India, bronze medals were awarded to each state team in the men’s and women’s events after the playoff matches ended in a draw, disregarding the protocol of the sport. The World…
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38th National Games 2025 Closing Ceremony: Home Minister Amit Shah, Sukhwinder Singh To Grace Occasion
Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the 38th National Games 2025 Closing Ceremony as the chief guest in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Friday. The closing ceremony will greet the participants with special honors for setting records with a ‘Game Recap’ playing the background to highlight winning moments. Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh along with Kumaoni actress Shweta…
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38th National Games 2025: WATCH Sachin Yadav Leaves Indian Javelin Throwers Miles Behind With Meet Record
Rising Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav left his opponents behind with a Meet Record in the 38th National Games 2025 men’s event in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Wednesday. The Uttar Pradesh javelin thrower produced his best effort of 84.39m in his fifth attempt at the Ganga Athletics Ground, MPSC. It was his personal best, surpassing the…
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Khel Mahakumbh: Mary Kom Instills ‘Hunger And Passion’ Into Young Athletes
Khel Mahakumbh witnessed an electrifying moment today with the presence of six-time Women’s World Boxing Champion Mary Kom, the only woman to achieve this remarkable feat. She was joined by Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Kandhamal Sansad, Odisha, in an event that left young athletes inspired and motivated. Addressing an enthusiastic audience, Mary Kom captivated young athletes…
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38th National Games 2025: Olympian Sutirtha Mukherjee Shines In West Bengal’s Double Glory
West Bengal stamped its authority at the 38th National Games, clinching a double gold in the team championships at the Parade Ground Indoor Hall in Dehradun. After their women’s team dethroned Maharashtra with a commanding 3-1 victory, the Bengal men followed suit, dismantling their Maharashtra counterparts in a one-sided final. Maharashtra men and their women…
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38th National Games 2025: WATCH Dev Kumar Meena Leaps To Pole Vault National Record
Spotlight was on Madhya Pradesh’s teenage pole vaulter Dev Kumar Meena during Monday’s track and field competitions at 38th Uttarakhand National Games on Monday at Sports College Campus. On his way to winning the gold medal the 19-year-old Meena scaled 5.32m to improve the previous national record of 5.31m set by the Services jumper S…
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38th National Games 2025: Moumita Mondal’s 15-Minute Miracle
West Bengal’s Moumita Mondal stood on the podium two times in a row within 15 minutes during an eventful athletics day at the Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun in the 38th National Games 2025 on Sunday. The sprinter won a silver in the 110m hurdles and gold medal in the long jump event. The daughter…