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News18
07-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
India's Sports Fraternity Comes Together In Support Of Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: Various sporting personalities have taken to social media to voice their support for their country and 'Operation Sindoor'. There is no turning away from Operation Sindoor, and many in the realms of sport have taken notice of the same, showcasing their support for their country. On the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday, India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), almost a fortnight after the Pahalgam terror attack. Nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir were targeted in the strikes. However, no Pakistani military facilities were hit, reflecting India's calibrated and non-escalatory approach. The operation marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy following the Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including a Nepali national. In the midst of everything unfolding, various sporting personalities have taken to social media to voice their support for their country and 'Operation Sindoor' undertaken in the name of revenge for those whose lives were claimed in Pahalgam. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ravi Dahiya (@ravi_kumar_60) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepak Punia (@deepakpunia86) Indian Army sources confirmed that the objective of 'Operation Sindoor' was to dismantle launchpads and camps used by terror groups operating from across the Line of Control (LoC). Military activity has surged in the Kashmir Valley, particularly around Srinagar, where heightened air traffic indicates increased operational readiness and surveillance. The Indian Army released a brief video on X after the operation, declaring: 'Justice is served." News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Operation Sindoor Pahalgam Pahalgam attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 07, 2025, 14:01 IST
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Wrestlers Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia join Sports Min Mandaviya at 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Delhi
New Delhi: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here turned into a celebration of fitness and inspiration this morning as the latest edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle witnessed enthusiastic participation from 750 participants, including teachers, athletes, Fit India influencers and fitness lovers. Leading the charge was Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who cycled alongside Union Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao along with a powerful line-up of national icons, including Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Ravi Dahiya, Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Deepak Punia, Guinness World Record holder Rohtash Chaudhary (Push-up Man of India), and renowned mountaineer Narender Kumar, who recently conquered Mount Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8091 meters, in a record time of 12 days. With this week's theme being 'Cycling with Teachers', the event witnessed educators, mentors, and academic coaches from various educational institutions across the city, including schools, universities and private institutes. 'Teachers are the heroes for our students and now, you have to become heroes for Viksit Bharat. You all can make cycling a fashion and I urge all teachers to restart using cycles themselves and ask students to emulate the same. We are in the digital age, but we also need to improve our physical fitness. So, we have to transition from digital activity to physical activity. This will ensure the mission of 'Fight Against Obesity' and the vision of Fit India and Viksit Bharat, which our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has laid down, takes shape," Mandaviya said while addressing the participants. This Sunday's event was conducted with the teachers in collaboration with our esteemed partners - the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), MY Bharat and the State Governments. The special partners included Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), Delhi University, CBSE and CISCE boards, Kendriya Vidyalaya, National Progressive School Conference, National Forensic Sciences University, Yogasana India, Indian Rope Skipping Foundation, and more. Wrestling stars Dahiya and Punia shared words of encouragement with the crowd, urging youth and educators alike to incorporate physical fitness into their daily lives. 'This is a very important movement started by our government to ensure physical fitness is given thorough attention. 'Sharir is shaktimaan' (your body is the mightiest thing) and keeping this mantra in mind, everyone should cycle at least 1-2 hours a day,' remarked Ravi Dahiya, silver medalist, Tokyo Olympics. 'I truly appreciate this movement as a commendable initiative, and I believe everyone should take up cycling as it promotes fitness and contributes to a pollution-free India,' added Deepak Punia, who narrowly missed out on a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Also present was Narender Kumar, fresh from his Mount Annapurna expedition. "I believe, cycling is a great start to better health. Sundays on Cycle seems like a perfect way to promote that. For me, climbing the Annapurna was undoubtedly difficult, but what made it possible was consistent efforts towards fitness. This movement also gives out that message," he said. The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative has touched 2.5 lakh participation from over 5000 locations, since its launch in December 2024. The wide expanse of the cycling drive has seen the event reach places like Andaman and Nicobar, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh as well as Lakshwadeep Islands. Events are simultaneously held nationwide with massive participation from SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training centres, SAI Extension centres, the Khelo India centres (KICs) and Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), among others.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
SAI, Lucknow, to hold its first men's wrestling camp from May 1
Lucknow: After a gap of over two years, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Lucknow, is set to witness renewed activity with the arrival of international wrestlers . For the first time in the history of SAI, Lucknow, a men's wrestling camp is scheduled from May 1 to June 30. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A total of 80 elite men's wrestlers and 22 support staff, including coaches, will attend the camp in preparation for the Senior World Championship 2025 to be held in Croatia from Sept 13-21. Both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers will take part in the camp, which has been allotted to SAI, Lucknow under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Previously, the men's wrestling camp was held at Sonipat. Wrestlers Deepak Punia, Sujeet, Vishal Kaliraman, Sagar, Sunil Kumar and others are expected to be the main attraction in this camp. Jagminder Singh (freestyle) and Hargovind Sandhu (Greco-Roman) will be present as chief coaches. Earlier, SAI, Lucknow, hosted a women's wrestling camp from 2011-2022. Speaking to TOI, regional director, SAI, Atma Prakash said, "After more than two years, the centre has received an opportunity to host a major camp at our National Centre of Excellence (NCOE). This is the first time a men's wrestling camp will be scheduled at SAI, Lucknow centre." "We have completed all arrangements and facilities which will be used, and our hospitality is ready to host this iconic camp. Our infrastructure is already maintained. This camp will boost the morale of thousands of aspiring wrestlers in UP," he said.
