Former India cricketer and ex-West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary says he has quit the TMC, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of corruption and internal sabotage. After TMC’s defeat, he alleged he was sidelined from his sports ministry role, with Aroop Biswas reportedly blocking his work. Tiwary claims he was asked for Rs 5 crore and refused, sparking the backlash.
India’s Sports Ministry says the ban on bilateral sports ties with Pakistan will continue. At the same time, it clarified that Pakistani athletes will be allowed to participate in international competitions held in India, keeping multi-national events exempt. The move preserves restrictions on direct India Pakistan sporting relations while opening doors for global tournament participation.
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sanctioned INR 1.67 crore for three national coaching camps in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Guwahati, beginning April 10. Designed as a unified high-performance setup for India’s top shuttlers, the move feeds into Asian Games 2026 planning and comes weeks ahead of the Thomas Cup 2026, tightening the competition calendar.
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) praised the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for including esports medal winners and their coaches in its Cash Incentive Program. The decision marks a major policy shift for India’s competitive gaming ecosystem, aligning esports achievements with mainstream sports recognition and support for athletes and training staff.
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