The event was organised by UNICEF in association with BRAC, a Bangladesh based international organisation. The basic aim of the challenge was to identify innovative solutions to promote the practice of hand washing with soap. More than 700 teams from South Asia had submitted their ideas about how to get everyone to wash their hands … Read more
The Prime minister urged them to remain focussed and work harder to achieve their goal of reaching the podium in the coming Olympics. He assured the athletes that Government would provide them adequate support and facilities. The Prime Minister said that the young athletes should inspire youngsters in their schools and villages to take up … Read more
Prime minister urged them to remain focused and work harder to achieve their goal of reaching the podium in the coming Olympics. Prime Minister assured the athletes that Government would provide them adequate support and facilities. He said that the young athletes should inspire youngsters in their schools and villages to take up sports. The … Read more
Gold medal winner received a cash award of Rs 30 lakh, silver medallist Rs 20 lakh and bronze medallist Rs 10 lakh. Sports Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore said that our sportspersons have amazing capacity to do well in every sport and not just in skill-based games. Rathore added sportspersons are ambassadors of the country, role … Read more
The Prime Minister congratulated all medal winners, and complimented those who could not win medals but performed creditably. He said that accomplishments in the sporting arena inspire everyone. He told the medal winners that their sporting feats have raised India’s stature. He said that whenever an Indian sportsperson wins on the global sporting stage, it … Read more