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India ready to host Olympics in 2036: Amit Shah

February 15, 2025 7:08 am

At National Games closing ceremony, Home Minister says the country is well capable to stage the mega event; sports minister says India will soon crack top 10 in medal table.

Hockey: Rani Rampal juggles dual roles to inspire Haryana’s National Games triumph

February 14, 2025 8:27 am

While Rani has decided to call time on her international career, she is still looking to play hockey in the domestic circuit along with her new role in coaching and mentoring.

In his debut international tournament, India’s second-best javelin thrower will be up against arguably the best in the world.

National Games: Steady Sachin Yadav makes progress, wins javelin gold despite early slip up

February 12, 2025 10:54 pm

Though Sachin Yadav, 25, is a late bloomer, he is seen as someone with the potential to throw beyond 86 metres; Sachin was a fast bowler and opening batsman before switching to javelin

Dev Meena with his gold medal after breaking pole vault NR at National Games. (Express Photo by Pritish Raj)

National Games: Dev Meena, 19, soars to new heights, rewrites national record

February 11, 2025 8:13 am

With his feat, Meena, who hails from Madhva Pradesh became the best pole vaulter in the country, holding both U20 and senior NRs.

A sprint and a leap: Moumita Mondal’s double glory at National Games

February 10, 2025 2:02 pm

West Bengal athlete Moumita Mondal won two medals while shuffling between 110m hurdles (silver medal) and long jump event (gold medal).

After rewriting the national record in the 60m hurdles last month, Tejas Shirse produced a brilliant start to set a new meet record in the 110m hurdles at the National Games. (Credit: Instagram/Tejas Shirse)

How indoor races helped Tejas Shirse achieve a great start in the 110m hurdles

February 10, 2025 8:19 am

Tejas Shirse, 22, broke the National Games record in the 110m hurdles by clocking 13.65 seconds; will move training base to Australia later this month

Yoga’s big flex: Headstands and a headstart

February 08, 2025 7:03 am

What was not too long ago an activity confined to homes and neighbourhood parks has now gained a fiercely competitive edge. As yoga transforms into a medal sport in time for India’s bid to host the Olympics, we travel to the National Games at Almora, where young athletes pull off the most impossible of postures

Suruchi Phogat with her father Inder Singh Phogat (L) and coach Suresh Singh. (Nihal Koshie/Express Photo)

National Games: Suruchi Phogat's wrestling stint ended early, she is now shooting for the stars in 10m air pistol

February 05, 2025 6:13 pm

National Games: Suruchi Phogat joined a local wrestling academy, spurred on by Virender 'Goonga Pehelwan' Singh's second Deaflympics medal. But on Wednesday at National Games, she shot down gold in 10m air pistol.

Coach DK Sen (red cap) with Uttarakhand badminton players at the National Games in Dehradun. (Credit: Express Photo)

How DK Sen, Lakshya's father and renowned coach, taught shuttlers from the hill district Almora to move mountains

February 05, 2025 8:19 am

Grandpa Sen, Chandra Lal carried the poles to set up a net on his shoulder for an outdoor badminton court from where Uttarakhand's badminton grew

Sathish Karunakaran and mixed doubles partner, Aadya Variyath, with coach Jiva in Malaysia. (Express Photo)

Why National Games singles champion Sathish Karunakaran trains in Kuala Lumpur

February 05, 2025 8:31 am

The shuttler camps in the Malaysian capital so that he could polish skills in both Singles and Mixed Doubles

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PM Modi declares 36th National Games open at dazzling ceremony

September 29, 2022 9:55 pm

The 36th National Games was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a glittering opening ceremony here on Thursday evening in the presence of over 100,000 ecstatic spectators.

In Pictures: Drone show over Sabarmati river ahead of National Games

September 29, 2022 1:01 am

The National Games to be inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will be a test of Gujarat's preparedness after the state offered to host the event just three months ago