Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur

October 6, 2023 12:31 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulates trio of Bhajan Kaur, Ankita Bhakat, and Simranjeet Kaur on clinching the bronze medal at Asian Games

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today congratulated the trio of Bhajan Kaur, Ankita Bhakat, and Simranjeet Kaur on clinching the bronze medal in the Recurve Women's Team event at Asian Games. In a social media post, he said that their achievement marks a memorable moment as they bring home India's first Recurve Women's Team medal since 2010. It is the second medal in this event at the Asian Games. He further added that this win is a testament to their skil...

August 24, 2023 7:06 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa for a journey of brilliance at the 2023 FIDE World Cup

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa for a journey of brilliance at the 2023 FIDE World Cup, finishing as a runner-up and setting new milestones. In a message, Mr Thakur said, Praggnanandhaa's strategic prowess shone brightly amongst the world's finest, as he admirably outwitted his opponents in a thrilling display of wits amid nerve-wrecking games and tie-breakers. The Minister said, Praggnanandhaa has not only made India swell w...

August 22, 2023 9:01 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur felicitates Archery World Championships 2023 and World Cup, Stage 4 medalist

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today felicitated and interact with the medalists of Archery World Championships 2023 and World Cup, Stage - 4 in New Delhi today. In a Social Media Post, Mr Thakur said, Indian Archery Contingent is an inspiring testament to hard work, consistency, and team spirit. The Minister congratulated the entire team and wished them for the upcoming tournaments....

July 27, 2023 9:21 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida

Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida. The event is being held in India for the first time. The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes who in the past month alone gave India its best-ever performance at the Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships by winning 61 medals in total. In his address, Mr Thakur expressed h...