Vijay Goel

Will Provide Best Opportunities To Sportspersons: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 3, 2017

The newly-appointed sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said "best of the opportunities" will be provided to all sportspersons.

Twitterati Wish Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore On His New Innings

Sunday September 3, 2017

Rathore was on Sunday appointed the new sports minister in place of Vijay Goel, who has been made the minister of state for parliamentary affairs.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Appointed India's New Sports Minister

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 3, 2017

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore takes over from Vijay Goel following a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

National Sports Day: Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag Extend Wishes To Sportspersons

Tuesday August 29, 2017

The National Sports Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey maestro Major Dhyan Chand, who was often referred as 'The Wizard' for his incredible skills in the game.

Vijay Goel Admitted To AIIMS With Chest Infection, Stable Now

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 31, 2017

Union minister Vijay Goel was today admitted to the AIIMS and being treated for chest infection.

IAAF rejects AFI's Request to Include PU Chitra for World Championships

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 30, 2017

The AFI had on Saturday requested the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to consider Chitra's case after Sports Minister Vijay Goel asked the national federation to honour the Kerala High Court directive.

Sports Minister Vijay Goel Felicitates Indian Women's Cricket Team

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 27, 2017

Vijay Goel said these players have "inspired youths, especially millions of young women across the country to take up sports as a career".

Vijay Goel Asks PCI To Submit Report In 10 Days In Para Swimmer Case

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 12, 2017

Asserting that funds were released by the government on time for para-athletes, Goel sought a report from the PCI on how para-swimmer Kanchanmala Pande was left to fend for herself without money in Berlin.

Passport Issues For Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy, Sikki Reddy

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 4, 2017

Parupalli Kashyap requested External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Sports Minister Vijay Goel to look into the matter.

Vijay Goel Seeks Reservation For Delhi Residents In DDA Schemes

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 27, 2017

Union Minister Vijay Goel has requested Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to review the allotment policy of the Delhi Development Authority, whereby people residing in the national capital would be given reservation in schemes.

No Bilateral Cricket Series With Pak, It Crossed Lakshman Rekha, Says Vijay Goel

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 10, 2017

India cannot have a bilateral cricket series with Pakistan as it has crossed the "Lakshmana Rekha" by sponsoring terrorism in the country, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said today.

Sports Ministry Writes To PMO, Wants Bharat Ratna For Dhyan Chand

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 7, 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel confirmed that he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

There Was No Need For BCCI To Meet PCB, Says Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 30, 2017

Goel said there was no need for the Indian board officials to meet their Pakistani counterparts when they knew the bilateral cricketing ties were subject to clearance from the government.

No Bilateral Cricket Series With Pak Till Cross-Border Terror Continues, Says Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Monday May 29, 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel added that the BCCI must talk to the Indian government before proceeding with any proposals for the series.

Unless Pakistan Gets Rid Of Terrorism, It Is Impossible To Play With Them: Vijay Goel

Press Trust of India | Monday May 22, 2017

The government on Monday made it clear that it will not allow Pakistani players to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League, slated for next month unless the neighbouring country stops "sponsoring terrorism".

Terrorism And Sports Can't go Hand in Hand: Vijay Goel

Wednesday May 3, 2017

Goel's statement came in the backdrop of India denying visas to the strife-torn nation's squash and wrestling teams, which were scheduled to participate in Asian Championships.

MCD Election Results 2017: Vijay Goel On Party's Winning Strategy Says, 'BJP Managed To End Anti-Incumbency By...'

India News | NDTV News Desk | Wednesday April 26, 2017

Union Minister Vijay Goel attributed his party BJP's huge victory in the Delhi civic polls to its strategy to beat anti-incumbency by choosing all new candidates. He also said Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) "won more seats than expected" due to the work of some of its lawmakers in its two years in power.

Kiren Rijiju, Rajyavardhan Rathore Set #FitnessGoals With Workout Videos

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Thursday April 20, 2017

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posted a 37-second long clip of his colleague Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore hitting the gym. Twitter is flooded with a series of tweets saying #FitnessGoals.

Government Launches Mission XI Million To Promote Football Among School Children

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Friday February 10, 2017

As a step in the direction of fulfilling PM Narendra Modi's vision of making football the sport of choice in India, Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel launched the Mission XI Million. The event also marked the presence of AIFF President Shri Praful Patel.

31% Of Secondary Schools In India Do Not Have Playgrounds, Says Minister In Parliament

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday February 9, 2017

Vijay Goel, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports said in the Lok Sabha today that 31% of secondary schools in India do not have playgrounds.

Vijay Goel Again. Minister Roasted On Twitter For 'Insensitive' Photo-Op

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Tuesday January 31, 2017

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel, confronting criticism over a photograph taken at the launch of a T-20 cricket championship for the visually impaired, has defended himself in tweets.

Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand Included in Olympics Task Force

Monday January 30, 2017

Announcing the task force in New Delhi, Sports Minister Vijay Goel told reporters that 'the tenure of the committee will be for three months or till the time it submits its report'

Minister Vijay Goel's 'Tribute' On Twitter Offends Dangal Star Zaira Wasim

India News | Reported by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday January 20, 2017

Union Minister Vijay Goel's tweet in praise of "Dangal" star Zaira Wasim backfired today as the teen bluntly told him off for "discourteous depiction".

At Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, PM Narendra Modi Slams 'Black Money Worshippers'

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday January 8, 2017

At the 14th Pravasi Bharati Divas -- said to be the largest gathering of Indians living abroad -- at India's IT hub Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today thanked the disapora for supporting the government's move against black money. This year, the focus of the meet is on the role of youth in transforming society. Portugal Prime Minister Ant...

Abhay Chautala Will Quit IOA Post If Required, Takes on Vijay Goel Again

NDTVSports | Thursday December 29, 2016

Abhay Chautala, in a long press release, began by thanking the IOA for honouring him and concluded by saying that he would be pleased to relinquish the post if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was not happy with IOAs decision.

IOA's Deemed Recognition Suspended Over Appointments Of Kalmadi, Chautala: 10 Points

NDTVSports | Friday December 30, 2016

The Union Sports Ministry has suspended the deemed recognition granted to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) until it reverses its decision to appoint Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as Life Presidents. Earlier, Kalmadi had declined the post following public outrage, while Chautala said that he would 'sacrifice' his post if the Internatio...

Ajay Maken Appeals To Vijay Goel To Act Against 'Backdoor Entry' Of Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala Into IOA

NDTVSports | Wednesday December 28, 2016

Ajay Maken said that the tainted people should not be allowed into sports federations and serious action should be taken against them

Abhay Chautala Hits Back at Vijay Goel, Says He Has Failed as Sports Minister

NDTVSports | Wednesday December 28, 2016

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday criticised the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for making the tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala life presidents, saying it was "totally unacceptable"

Suresh Kalmadi's Appointment in Indian Olympic Association Totally Unacceptable, Says Vijay Goel

NDTVSports | Wednesday December 28, 2016

The Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday named Commonwealth Games scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and controversial former president of the Boxing Federation of India Abhay Singh Chautala as honorary lifetime patron and president, respectively

India-Bangladeshi Exchange Programmes Unifying Bridge: President Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 5, 2016

President Pranab Mukhrejee on Monday observed that the spirit of love, affection and understanding behind exchange programmes between India and Bangladesh would create a "unifying bridge between the two countries".