Tripura declares holiday as it celebrates Dipa Karmakar’s homecoming

Source: One India Agartala, Aug 22: The Tripura government on Monday gave a rousing reception to ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar, the first Indian to take part in an Olympic gymnastics final, missing out on the bronze by a whisker. Hundreds of fans, officials, followers, admirers and well-wishers received Dipa and her coach Bisheshwar Nandi at […]

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Source: One India Agartala, Aug 22: The Tripura government on Monday gave a rousing reception to ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar, the first Indian to take part in an Olympic gymnastics final, missing out on the bronze by a whisker. Hundreds of fans, officials, followers, admirers and well-wishers received Dipa and her coach Bisheshwar Nandi at […]

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AI offers Sakshi Malik free business class flight

IMPHAL, Aug 20: Touched by Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik’s recent comment that she’d taken up wrestling because she wanted to fly in a plane, Air India’s chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani has made her a fabulous offer on behalf of h…

IMPHAL, Aug 20: Touched by Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik’s recent comment that she’d taken up wrestling because she wanted to fly in a plane, Air India’s chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani has made her a fabulous offer on behalf of his company. She can now take a trip to any one of the international destinations the airline serves sometime in the next twelve months.

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Rio Games open with ‘Samba’, global warming taking center stag

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6: Brazil showcased its rich history and cultural heritage, combined with Rio’s famous ‘Samba’ dance, as the 31st Olympic Games was officially launched with a subtle yet powerful message of global warming plaguing the world in a simple but passionate opening ceremony here. Brazil organisers put their passion for football aside […]

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Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6: Brazil showcased its rich history and cultural heritage, combined with Rio’s famous ‘Samba’ dance, as the 31st Olympic Games was officially launched with a subtle yet powerful message of global warming plaguing the world in a simple but passionate opening ceremony here. Brazil organisers put their passion for football aside […]

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Manipur Girl Named Captain of Indian Olympic Women Hockey Team

BHOPAL: After almost 10 years of its formation, Madhya Pradesh women hockey academy has proved its worth. Academy’s Sushila Chanu has been named the captain of the Indian women hockey team on Tuesday for the Rio Olympics.Preeti Dubey is another player from state who secured place in the team. Both players have been part of […]

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BHOPAL: After almost 10 years of its formation, Madhya Pradesh women hockey academy has proved its worth. Academy’s Sushila Chanu has been named the captain of the Indian women hockey team on Tuesday for the Rio Olympics.Preeti Dubey is another player from state who secured place in the team. Both players have been part of […]

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Olympic dream still alive ? India to seek wild card for Mary Kom

NEW DELHI, Jun1 : She couldn’t make the cut through qualifiers but star woman boxer MC Mary Kom’s Olympic dream is not quite over yet as India has decided to seek a wild card entry for her in the games scheduled from August 5 this year. Mary Kom (51kg) had missed out on qualifying for […]

NEW DELHI, Jun1 : She couldn’t make the cut through qualifiers but star woman boxer MC Mary Kom’s Olympic dream is not quite over yet as India has decided to seek a wild card entry for her in the games scheduled from August 5 this year. Mary Kom (51kg) had missed out on qualifying for […]

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Ace pugilist Mary Kom urges state players to work harder

The post Ace pugilist Mary Kom urges state players to work harder appeared first on  KanglaOnline.com.Manipur, IMPHAL, August 19: “I am a mother of two, if I can, why can’t you?” London Olympic bronze medal winner, Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom s…

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Manipur, IMPHAL, August 19: “I am a mother of two, if I can, why can’t you?” London Olympic bronze medal winner, Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom said today during a reception function at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium. She said if … Continue reading

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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards Announced

The post Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards Announced appeared first on  KanglaOnline.com.Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports – 19-August, 2012 15:47 IST The Government has announced the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna A…

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Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports – 19-August, 2012 15:47 IST The Government has announced the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards for the year 2012, here today. A large number of nominations were received for these awards this year, which were considered by … Continue reading

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India’s Star Mary Kom of Manipur among Olympic Medal winners felicitation by Steel Ministry

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Ministry of Steel16-August, 2012 16:55 IST   Steel Minister Felicitates Olympic Medal Winners The Union Minister of Steel, Shri Beni Prasad Verma today felicitated Indian athletes for winning medals in London Olympics. He gave away cheques worth Rs. 25 lakh … Continue reading

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Mary Kom,S Nehwal,Y Dutt,S Kumar,G Narang,V Kumar-Heroes of London Olympics-Felicitated

The post Mary Kom,S Nehwal,Y Dutt,S Kumar,G Narang,V Kumar-Heroes of London Olympics-Felicitated appeared first on  KanglaOnline.com.India: Sports Ministry Felicitate Heroes of London Olympics 2012  Presents Special Cash Awards to Medal Winners Minis…

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India: Sports Ministry Felicitate Heroes of London Olympics 2012  Presents Special Cash Awards to Medal Winners Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports16-August, 2012 17:57 IST The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports felicitated heroes of London Olympics 2012 at a … Continue reading

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Indian sports: A defeatist culture

  By Gyanendro Ningombam, Editor of MEEYAM Evening Daily. Who says India is not “MAHAAN”?… more »

 

By Gyanendro Ningombam, Editor of MEEYAM Evening Daily.

Who says India is not “MAHAAN”? Yes, it is Mahaan – still Mahaan because the country, in respect of development of science and technology, information technology network, economic growth and foreign policy etc. It has gone far and far ahead in the pursuit of excellence in diversified field and become an emerging power. But in sports, the country’s performance in Olympics and in several other International competitions is dismal and it continues to be a laughing stock of the world. It has always been more defeat than fruition. Hockey, a wonderful field game, once dominated by this great country has now come to a stage of decadence. The 8-time Olympic champion has been relegated in the background and the country is now fighting for a berth in the Olympic qualifiers. It is amazing to note that in the span of 108 years the Mahaan Country could fetch only 9 golds (8 in hockey and 1 in Individual shooting competition), 2 silvers and 3 bronzes in the Olympic events. The India Olympic Association (The apex body of India Sports) and other federations are responsible for destroying the fabric of Indian sports. The role of the Indian government is also dubious for it provided blanket permission to IOA and the federations to destroy Indian sports. The lack of achievement in the sphere of International sports arena in not because of poverty. It is also not because of lack of funds and facilities. It is because of the unfortunate imprisonment of Indian players in the cunning hands of politicians and stewed mind of bureaucrats. Instead of taking country’s sports in bringing out equitable development in order to replace the present tragedy scene into ovation, they are fighting for their own affluent life style and nothing has been done for the cause of sports in the country. And the sports lovers in the country with a misapprehension mood brings the matter to question as to whether the IOA and federations officials are there to promote the Indian sports in general or are they concerned only about preserving the image or the reputation of their own seats in sports? People still want to be informed as to what is the standing between IOA and the progress of Indian Sports. All talk but no action. Come Olympics and various other major international tournaments or competitions the sports barons and officials will suddenly become alive. Lofty words are spoken, tall claims are made and high sounding statements are issued.

Indian sports have not yet been given the “Freedom” that it deserves although the country has been liberated for more than six decades. The purposed “Sports Bill” which mainly aimed to develop country’s sports is surrounded by controversies. Now a marked question to be discussed at depth is: whether is it possible to make a turn and twist from tragedy to triumph through a sagacious solution so that India uplift the present scene – from the pit of despair to the “Everest of Glory”. Well, if we leave the solution in the hands of these “JAGIRS” it will be a long wait perhaps it may never happen. Rather the further prevalence of the tragedies may result in a highly sustained atmosphere. Now looking into the global development experiences in sports we need therefore, to work hard either by adopting or limiting number of schemes in organisations, administration, management and training even laid by leading sports countries in order to enable to earn excellence on any pursuit. Apparently, we need to make effort with a serious view to make surer solution what all goes on in the corridors of Indian Sports which has sadly fallen on bad days. I’m sure there are people who can do it. I’m again sure India will be able to join in the run up to the world of sports if the administration and organisation is solely held by sportspersons. But it still needs to have to put up a “United Front” and fight ruthlessly against the politicians and bureaucrats (presently holding sports organising bodies and working only in vested interest) who always consider sports as their “DEN”. The time has come. This is the time. It is now or never.

 

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