215 athletes
The sports ministry cleared the 215 athletes from 14 sporting disciplines, including seven para-athletes, at government cost, along with a contingent of 90 officials, coaches and support staff….Medalists.
| Medal | Gold |
|---|---|
| Name | Abhinav Bindra |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Event | Men’s Shooting (10 metre air rifle) |
| Date | 25 July |
What was the motto of 2014 Commonwealth Games?
People, Place, Passion
2—The motto of Commonwealth Games 2014 is People, Place, Passion. Scotland hosts its largest multi-event sport in the country.
Who is our sports minister?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Annual budget | ₹2,826.92 crore (US$400 million) (2020–21) |
| Minister responsible | Anurag Thakur, Minister of Union Cabinet |
| Deputy Minister responsible | Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State |
Who is regarded as the best player in history of the sport?
Michael Jordan is commonly regarded as basketball’s greatest ever player. Although the sport is most popular in the United States, Jordan is a household name across the globe. In 1999 he was named the greatest athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, achieving the bulk of his success while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
How do I contact a sports minister?
Contact Details
| Name | Designation & Email ID | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Kiren Rijiju | MOS (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports [email protected] | 011-23384183, 23386520 |
| Dr. Sachin Shinde | PS to MOS(Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports | 011-23384183, 23386520, 23381185 |
Who is known as golden girl of India?
True to her nickname, ‘Golden Girl’, Usha won four gold medals and one silver medal in the track and field events. Interestingly, Usha created new Asian Games records in all the events in which she participated. She won five gold medals at the Sixth Asian Track and Field Championship held at Jakarta in 1985.
Who is the most skillful player in all time?
Here are 15 of the most skilful footballers of all time doing what they do best
- Lionel Messi – Barcelona.
- Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid/Manchester United/Portugal.
- Neymar – Santos/Barcelona.
- Eden Hazard – Chelsea.
- Jay-Jay Okocha – Bolton.
- Luis Suarez – Liverpool/Barcelona.
- Kerlon – Brazil.
- Johan Cryuff – Holland.