Stadium name change controversy settled in Uttarakhand; sports department clarifies, only integrated facilities under new titles

Stadium name change controversy settled in Uttarakhand; sports department clarifies, only integrated facilities under new titles

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Sports Department has undertaken a major restructuring of sports infrastructure, integrating stadiums and facilities in four cities under new collective names. While initial reports suggested that names of stadiums linked to international players and political figures were changed, Sports Minister Rekha Arya has clarified that existing stadium names remain unchanged and only … Read more

Grand closing of 38th National Games in Uttarakhand on 14 Feb; Amit Shah chief guest

Uttarakhand decked up to host 38th National Games with 35 sports events; Grand opening today by PM Modi

Dehradun: The 38th National Games, which have been taking place in Uttarakhand, will come to a grand conclusion on 14 February. The closing ceremony promises to be a memorable event, with special honours for record-setting players and a “Games Recap” to highlight winning moments. Home Minister Amit Shah will be the Chief Guest, and Bollywood … Read more

National Games 2025: Invitation to all CMs & sports ministers for opening ceremony

National Games 2025: Invitation to all CMs & sports ministers for opening ceremony

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government will invite chief ministers, sports ministers, and sports secretaries of all states to participate in the opening ceremony of the National Games 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games 2025 at a function at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Dehradun on January 28. Uttarakhand is hosting the … Read more

Uttarakhand seeks inclusion of Yoga, Karate in National Games with seven new sports

Uttarakhand seeks inclusion of Yoga, Karate in National Games with seven new sports

Dehradun: Uttarakhand, which hosts national games 2025, has requested the union sports minister Mansukh Mandavia to include seven new sports- Yogasan, Powerlifting, Speed Climbing, Karate, and Lagori- in the national games. Highlighting these sports as a part of the state’s sports culture, Uttarakhand sports minister Rekha Arya underlined the need for their inclusion in the national … Read more