Mr. Badal said that these games were my passion and I have institutionalized the arrangement that these games become an Annual Feature in the Sports Calendar of the State. He said that the one of the main objectives of these games is to wean away the youth from drugs as well as a sedentary way of life by encouraging them to join sports as a movement. read more
The new guidelines were developed in consultation with representatives of the Sikh community to ensure those who carry the kirpan as part of their religious practice are able to attend Olympic and Paralympic events. read more
Organisers are expecting 8000 to 10,000 visitors to the games which will feature soccer, cricket, tug of war, athletics, netball, volleyball and, of course, kabaddi. read more
Ahead of the Beijing Olympics, sports columnist Rohit Brijnath talks to the 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh, the finest athlete India has ever produced read more