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Dec242019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
65th National School Games Organised by School Games Federation of India Begins

65th National School Games Organised by School Games Federation of India Begins

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NEW DELHI :  Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated Lawn Tennis Event (Under 19, Boys & Girls) of 65th National School Games organised by School Games Federation of India (SGFI) at R.K. Khanna Stadium in New Delhi today. A total number of 232 qualified Tennis Players have gathered in Delhi selected from 23 states for the National Level competition here. These players will compete in different categories for the next four days till 28th December. Speaking on the occasion Union HRD Minister congratulated all the players selected for the National Levels and expressed his great satisfaction to see that out of 232 Tennis Players 113 are Girls, which justifies the message of ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’. He said that It is a matter of pride for us to see so many girls in t
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Dec32019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
Residential Coaching Programmes for Sportspersons, 14669 Sportspersons Getting Training

Residential Coaching Programmes for Sportspersons, 14669 Sportspersons Getting Training

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NEW DELHI :. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports provides for training to identified talented sportspersons in the age group of 8-25 years. At present 14669 sportspersons are getting training under various schemes of the Ministry, Out of these 8701 sportspersons are getting full time residential training. Trainees are provided assistance in the form of coaching, sports equipment, boarding, lodging, sports kit, competition exposure, educational expenses, medical/ insurance and stipend as per the scheme norms. Running of coaching at training centres/academies is an ongoing activity. Presently, total 2179 sportspersons (1432 Boys & 747 Girls) are being trained at 32 centres in the North Eastern Region. Eligibility criteria for selection of sportspersons for regular training under vari...
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Nov262019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
Direction to Reserve One Period Per Day For HPE/ Sports in Schools

Direction to Reserve One Period Per Day For HPE/ Sports in Schools

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Promoting Physical Education across the country NEW DELHI : The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today said that as per the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, Health and Physical Education is a Compulsory subject from Class I to X. In this regard, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has brought out material for Class VI, VII and VIII as Teachers Guide and for Class IX Textbooks on Health and Physical Education (HPE). He also informed that in addition, Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) has introduced a streamlined and well designed Health and Physical Education (HPE) Program to mainstream health and physical education in schools for students of class I - XII. The scho
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Nov252019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
Sports Under Skill India Mission Launched

Sports Under Skill India Mission Launched

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NEW DELHI : The Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship R.K. Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today said that the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 15th July, 2015, to provide a strong institutional framework to implement and scale up skill development efforts across the country. He said that under this, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) (2016-2020). Under PMKVY (2016-2020), training is provided in various sectors including sports. Qualification Packs that have been developed for the sports sector are Fitness Trainer, Life Guard-Pool & Beach, Sports Masseur and Physical Activity Faciliataor.
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Jul122019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
Govt. of India To Promote Adventure Activities Provides Financial Assistance

Govt. of India To Promote Adventure Activities Provides Financial Assistance

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New Delhi : Adventure sports or extreme sports are activities undertaken through the medium of Land, Water and Air and perceived as involving a high degree of risk. These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion and highly specialized gear. The Government of India, in order to promote adventure activities regularly provides financial assistance to organizations such as Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), National Adventure Foundation (NAF), Sea Explorer’s Institute under the National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Programme (NPYAD) Scheme to conduct adventure activities including training, awareness camps, seminars, workshops, film/slide shows, exhibition etc. This information was given by the Minister of State (I/C) Kiren Rijiju in a written reply
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Jul42019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
56 National Sports Federations are Recognised by the Govt of India

56 National Sports Federations are Recognised by the Govt of India

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New Delhi :  Government of India deals only with the national level sports federations (NSFs) and grants recognition to them to become eligible to receive financial as well as other forms of assistance. Only 56 NSFs are recognised by the Government for different sports disciplines . This information was given by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today. He said that normally, elections are held by the NSFs at the intervals prescribed under the bye-laws of the concerned NSFs. In order to ensure that NSFs function in a democratic manner, Government has prescribed model election guidelines to be followed by the NSFs for their elections which has been made an integral part of the National Sports Development Co
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May162019 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
Jaisalmer Ready to Host International Army Scout Masters Competition 2019

Jaisalmer Ready to Host International Army Scout Masters Competition 2019

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International Army Scout Masters Competition will be from 24 July to 17 August 2019 New Delhi : International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer from 24 July to 17 August 2019. The event will witness participation of the Mechanised Infantry Scout Teams of eight countries including Russia who is the founding member of this format of International Army Games. The Russian Delegation, Senior Military and Diplomatic dignitaries from participating countries visited Jaisalmer Military Station on 14 and 15 May 2019. The delegates were shown and briefed on the special training facilities created at Jaisalmer and Pokhran. The visiting team of officials were impressed with the overall arrangements...
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Nov32018 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
LPS Celebrates Lion Wadhwa Memorial Inter School Fest ‘Swapnil Rang –Anandotsav’

LPS Celebrates Lion Wadhwa Memorial Inter School Fest ‘Swapnil Rang –Anandotsav’

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22 Reputed Schools of the city Participated in this Competition Over All Winner Trophy EURO INTERNATIONAL, Sec -45 Gurugram : Lions Public School celebrated Lion K.C. Wadhwa Memorial Inter School Fest ‘Swapnil Rang –Anandotsav-A Journey of Joy’-2018 on 3rd November 2018. The competition was held for various levels. As many as 22 reputed schools of the city participated in this competition. The programme started with the welcome address delivered by Sr. Principal Dr. Neelima Prakash, who stressed on the importance of how the platforms like these encourage young minds to unleash their true potential. After the inaugural session the school became abuzz with excitement and colour. The students from various schools participated enthusiastically. A variety of competitions like Loony Tunes,
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Oct132018 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
खेल महाकुंभ में रॉकफोर्ड कॉन्वेंट स्कूल की छात्रा कृतिका ने दबदबा कायम किया

खेल महाकुंभ में रॉकफोर्ड कॉन्वेंट स्कूल की छात्रा कृतिका ने दबदबा कायम किया

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ताऊ देवीलाल स्टेडियम में आयोजित खेल प्रतिस्पर्धाओं के 4 x 400  रिले रेस में प्रथम स्थान हासिल किया कृतिका ने सीनियर ग्रुप में प्रथम स्थान हासिल कर राज्य स्तर पर अपना दबदबा बनाया रोक फोर्ड कान्वेंट स्कूल के निदेशक मुकेश डागर ने कृतिका को असेम्बली में किया सम्मानित गुरुग्राम : गुरुग्राम स्थित ताऊ देवीलाल स्टेडियम में आयोजित खेल प्रतिस्पर्धाओं के 4 x 400  रिले रेस में रॉकफोर्ड कॉन्वेंट सीनियर सैकेंडरी स्कूल गुरुग्राम की छात्रा कृतिका ने सीनियर ग्रुप में प्रथम स्थान हासिल कर राज्य स्तर पर अपना दबदबा कायम किया और स्कूल का नाम रौशन किया. स्कूल के खेल शिक्षक के निर्देशन में कड़ी मेहनत और लगन से वह इस मुकाम पर पहुंची।  इसका आयोजन 12 अक्टूबर को किया गया था. प्रदेश के मुख्य मंत्री मनोहर लाल ने प्रथम स्थान हासिल करने वाले खिलाड़ियों को प्रोत्साहन स्वरूप नकद पुरस्कार देने की घोषणा की. राज्य स्तर की स
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Oct132018 by schooltimesindiaNo Comments
300 Students Participate in Made Easy School Football Tournament

300 Students Participate in Made Easy School Football Tournament

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Gurugram :  In pursuant to its commitment to broaden and en-lighten the concept of sports among children MADE EASY SCHOOL Bandhwari, Gurugram, hosted a football tournament in its campus which commenced on 8th October 2018 and culminated on 12th October 2018. It was a knockout tournament divided into three age groups (under 10, under 12, under 14) participated by more than three hundred students from all major schools of Gurugram like, Shalom Hills, DPS International, Presidium, Scottish High, Shalom Presidency, Ryan International, Noble High, DPSG Palam Vihar, Royal Oak International School, DPS 84, G.D Goenka, Suncity School etc. The ceremonious inauguration of the tournament was done by the first woman Arjuna Awardee in Judo - Poonam Chopra and on the day of the final play the prizes
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