Archive · 18 Nov 2025
ASMITA Boosts Women's Sports; Khadse Launches Social Media Handles, Honors Rugby Squad
The ASMITA programme, which encourages women to play sports, got a big boost.
The Minister of State for Sports launched its social media handles and honored the women's rugby team that won a bronze medal.
Many women have joined the programme since it started, and it has expanded to many parts of the country.
A famous shooter, Manu Bhaker, also praised the programme.
Minister of State for Sports, Raksha Khadse, launched ASMITA's social media handles
Honored members of India's bronze-winning Asian U-20 women's rugby squad
ASMITA has held 1,886 leagues across 32 sports, involving over 2.14 lakh women
Khadse felicitated six members of the Indian women’s rugby team
Manu Bhaker praised the scale and impact of the ASMITA programme
- Who
- Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Sports, and Manu Bhaker, Olympic shooter
- What
- Launched ASMITA's social media handles and honored women's rugby team
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To boost women's participation in sports and raise awareness
Government's Initiative
Public Support
Social Media Launch
Government's Initiative
Khadse launched ASMITA's social media handles to reach more women
Public Support
Manu Bhaker praised the initiative, highlighting its impact on women's sports
- Programme
- ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action)
- Sports
- 32 sports
- Women Participants
- Over 2.14 lakh
- Districts Covered
- Over 500, including remote areas
- Rugby Team Honored
- Six members of the Indian women’s rugby team