Telangana will host the eighth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games later this year, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Wednesday, with the multi-sport event expected to be held in November.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has made it clear that only athletes capable of delivering strong performances will be cleared to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games, reiterating that the event is not meant for “exposure” but for winning medals.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Saturday visited Phobrang Village in Ladakh under the Viksit Vibrant Villages Programme (VVVP).
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will be on a three-day visit to Shillong from May 29 to 31 to take part in a series of programmes related to youth engagement, sports infrastructure and the implementation of central government schemes in Meghalaya.
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a nationwide annual health check-up programme for workers aged 40 years and above, as proposed under the new Labour Codes, on Thursday.
Reinforcing the push for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and J&K Minister Satish Sharma on Sunday participated in a mass cycling event in Srinagar as part of the ongoing Chintan Shivir 2026.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya underlined India’s commitment to clean sport and stronger global cooperation while addressing the opening of the Final Conference of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Global Anti-Doping Intelligence & Investigations Network (GAIIN).
With just 60 days remaining for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced a record prize pool for the tournament, which will be held across England and Wales.
Emphasising the critical role of fitness in nation-building, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday urged citizens to join the Fit India movement and adopt active lifestyles to realise the vision of a developed India, while leading the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday highlighted President Droupadi Murmu’s views on the importance of sustained support for tribal athletes, stating that initiatives like the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 are key to building a strong talent pipeline and positioning India as a “global sports superpower.”
