National Games In Jharkhand

CBI on Thursday conducted searches at 16 locations, including the residence of former Jharkhand Sports Minister Bandhu Tirkey, in connection with National Games scam.

Goa's Deputy Chief Minister Manohar (Babu) Ajgaonkar, who also holds the sports portfolio said, "The National Games organising committee has decided to postpone National Games due to COVID-19 pandemic".

Non-completion of the requisite infrastructure in Goa has been one of the reasons behind the multiple delay in hosting the Games, the last edition of which was held in Jharkhand in 2011.

Jharkhand's Anita Kumari topped the girls' under-21 compound ranking round with an imposing total of 694 points.

6000-plus athletes will reflect the diversity of the nation's youth and showcase their dreams and desire to make India shine on global platforms.

Jharkhand, spearheaded by Deepika Kumari, beat Manipur, which featured veteran Bombayla Devi among others, in both the women's team and mixed team finals to emerge on top.

The team consists of four archers each in men's and women's recurve event, women compound and Indian round, while one archer will be eligible for individual event in the men's compound and Indian round.

National Games Organising Committee (NGOC's) working chairman R K Anand was again interrogated by officers of Jharkhand Vigilance Bureau in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the purchase of equipment and other expenditure incurred for the 34th National Games held in February.

The Jharkhand government has announced cash awards for medal winners from the state in the 34th National Games, which concluded on Saturday.

After a dismal performance in the individual competitions, host Jharkhand salvaged some pride by winning three medals in the archery team championships of the 34th National Games at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Friday.

Jharkhand entered the men's hockey final of the 34th National Games, scraping past Maharashtra 2-1 in extra time after their semi-final match, which was stopped at the 55th minute on Wednesday, resumed from the same position on Thursday.

Haryana men and women dominated the boxing ring winning five gold medals while hosts Jharkhand followed with four gold in different weight categories in the 34th National games at JRD Tata Sports complex on Thursday.

CWG bronze medallist lifter L Monika Devi and Pratima Devi bagged gold medals in their respective categories in the weightlifting event of the 34th National Games at Tata auditorium on Thursday.

After setting a record by bagging five golds in the 34th National Games in Jharkhand, Tripura girl Deepa Karmakar now dreams of becoming the best gymnast in Asia.

Host Jharkhand dominated the quarter-final round of the women's boxing event by winning all the bouts it fought in the 34th National Games at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Tuesday.

CBI on Thursday conducted searches at 16 locations, including the residence of former Jharkhand Sports Minister Bandhu Tirkey, in connection with National Games scam.

Goa's Deputy Chief Minister Manohar (Babu) Ajgaonkar, who also holds the sports portfolio said, "The National Games organising committee has decided to postpone National Games due to COVID-19 pandemic".

Non-completion of the requisite infrastructure in Goa has been one of the reasons behind the multiple delay in hosting the Games, the last edition of which was held in Jharkhand in 2011.

Jharkhand's Anita Kumari topped the girls' under-21 compound ranking round with an imposing total of 694 points.

6000-plus athletes will reflect the diversity of the nation's youth and showcase their dreams and desire to make India shine on global platforms.

Jharkhand, spearheaded by Deepika Kumari, beat Manipur, which featured veteran Bombayla Devi among others, in both the women's team and mixed team finals to emerge on top.

The team consists of four archers each in men's and women's recurve event, women compound and Indian round, while one archer will be eligible for individual event in the men's compound and Indian round.

National Games Organising Committee (NGOC's) working chairman R K Anand was again interrogated by officers of Jharkhand Vigilance Bureau in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the purchase of equipment and other expenditure incurred for the 34th National Games held in February.

The Jharkhand government has announced cash awards for medal winners from the state in the 34th National Games, which concluded on Saturday.

After a dismal performance in the individual competitions, host Jharkhand salvaged some pride by winning three medals in the archery team championships of the 34th National Games at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Friday.

Jharkhand entered the men's hockey final of the 34th National Games, scraping past Maharashtra 2-1 in extra time after their semi-final match, which was stopped at the 55th minute on Wednesday, resumed from the same position on Thursday.

Haryana men and women dominated the boxing ring winning five gold medals while hosts Jharkhand followed with four gold in different weight categories in the 34th National games at JRD Tata Sports complex on Thursday.

CWG bronze medallist lifter L Monika Devi and Pratima Devi bagged gold medals in their respective categories in the weightlifting event of the 34th National Games at Tata auditorium on Thursday.

After setting a record by bagging five golds in the 34th National Games in Jharkhand, Tripura girl Deepa Karmakar now dreams of becoming the best gymnast in Asia.

Host Jharkhand dominated the quarter-final round of the women's boxing event by winning all the bouts it fought in the 34th National Games at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Tuesday.