Govt revamps funding norms for sports federations to power Olympic vision 2036

IANS | May 22, 2025 5:57 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In a significant step toward bolstering India’s ambitions of becoming a global sporting superpower and potential host of the 2036 Olympic Games, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has unveiled revised norms under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs).

KIBG 2025: Maharashtra’s Diksha Yadav clinches double gold in open sea swimming

IANS | May 22, 2025 1:32 PM

Diu, May 22 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Diksha Yadav continued her exploits at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games, sweeping both gold medals on offer in the Open Sea Swimming event. The 19-year-old from Maharashtra picked up the yellow metal in both 10km and the 5km events at Ghoghla Beach on Thursday morning. In the men’s 5km open swim for men, Karnataka’s Drupad Ramakrishna won gold.

CT 2025 sets new broadcast records with 368bn global viewing minutes

IANS | May 21, 2025 3:17 PM

Dubai, May 21 (IANS) The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9, was the most viewed Champions Trophy ever, recording a growth over the 2017 edition, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled the staggering broadcast viewership figures noted across the globe.