Articles tagged under: sports

Narendra Modi signs the rifle of CWG champion Lajja Goswami(Video)

September 29, 2012

Gandhinagar, 29 September 2012 Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today met last Commonwealth Games gold medalist in rifle shooting Ms Lajja Goswami, hailing from Gujarat, and other members of her family. She had brought the rifle worth Rs.6-lakh purchased from Switzerland with the help of Gujarat Government with which she subsequently won many medals in other games. Mr. Modi put his signature on the rifle and wished her many more success in future. Read More

Online registration for Sabarmati Marathon 2013 soon

September 28, 2012

Ahmedabad, 28 September 2012 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has announced the next edition of Sabarmati marathon. According to an announcement made today, the marathon event will be held on 6 January 2013. Type - km - registration fees Full marathon 42 km Rs 400 Half marathon 21 km Rs 400 Dream run 7 km Rs 100 Run for physically challenged Rs 0 Online registration for the event will start from 16th of October 2012 at www.sabarmatimarathon.net. Full marath...Read More

Saina Nehwal speaks on her right decision at right time(Video)

August 25, 2012

Ahmedabad, 25 August 2012 Speaking on an important decision moment in her life, India's Olympic bronze winner badminton player Saina Nehwal today said her decision to leave studies to focus on game was a right decision taken at right time. "When I was in twelve, I wanted to play Olympic, I told my papa that I don't want to continue my studies but want to give my best in my badminton," said Saina Nehwal during her interaction with media persons in Ahmedabad. "I thought...Read More

French firm Oxylane Decathon to set up Sports village in Gujarat

December 08, 2011

Gandhinagar, 8 December 2011 French multinational sports company Oxylane Decathon Sports CEO Mr. Loic Lecomte and its Indian subsidiary CEO Mr. Michel Aballea met Gujarat Chief Minster Mr. Narendra Modi here today and offered to set up three Sports Villages in Gujarat. The French MNC which has entered as a sports retailer in 17 countries showed interest to set up the first Sports Village near Ahmedabad for which they applied for a 20-acre land. It will create new opportunities,...Read More