City
Epaper

IOA chief supports Rijiju's target to be among 10 in 2028 Olympics

By ANI | Updated: April 18, 2020 22:35 IST

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra on Saturday backed Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, where he stressed the need to improve the overall sports ecosystem in the country.

Open in App
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra on Saturday backed Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, where he stressed the need to improve the overall sports ecosystem in the country.

Union Minister Rijiju has said that the ministry and the National Sporting Federations (NSFs) were working together to improve the overall sports ecosystem in the country and focusing on finishing among top 10 in the 2028 Olympics.

"I fully agree with the statement of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju ... we also have to work together to fulfill the targets set by the minister for 2028, that is, India among top 10 in medal tally list," said Batra in a statement.

The Sports Minister's remarks came after some sections of media had claimed the autonomous functioning of NSFs vis-a-vis perceived control of the Sports Ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in their day-to-day functioning.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: National sporting federationsKiren RijijuIndian Olympic AssociationNarinder BatraIndia olympic association
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalTennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 (Watch Video)

NationalHajj 2026: Pilgrims Advised to Complete Bookings by January 15, Warned Against Fraud

Other SportsCommonwealth Sport Confirms Ahmedabad As Host of 2030 Commonwealth Games

NationalMonsoon Session of Parliament From July 21 to August 12, Says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

NationalOperation Sindoor: At Least 100 Terrorists Killed in Indian Strikes in Pakistan, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Other Sports Realted Stories

Other SportsIPL 2026: 'Aim was to bat till last,' says Mukul Choudhary after his match-winning knock against KKR

Other SportsIPL 2026: 'Tough one to take, but proud of the boys,' says Rahane after KKR loss against LSG

Other SportsAlcaraz survives Etcheverry test to reach Monte-Carlo quarters

Other SportsAsian Wrestling C’ships: Meenakshi storms into 53kg final; Hansika, Neha bag bronze

Other SportsISL 2025-26: Sarthak Goloui header rescues a point for Jamshedpur against Mumbai City