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Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore today reacted sharply to the incident of stone- throwing on the Australian cricket team's bus here, saying that security of visiting players is extremely important. "Guwahati stone-throwing incident NOT reflective of our security measures. Aus team & FIFA are content w/those. India remains a graceful host," Rathore posted on his twitter account. The sports minister said that he has already spoken to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal about the incident. "Have spoken to @sarbanandsonwal ji about the Guwahati incident. Personal security of visiting athletes & teams is extremely important for us," he tweeted. A window pane of the Australian team bus was damaged in the attack. The incident took place after the visiting side defeated India by eight wickets in the second T20 to level the three-match series 1-1.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore today dropped hints of renaming Sports Authority of India making it clear that the word 'Authority' has no relevance in modern sporting scenario. "The 'authority' in 'Sports Authority of India' has no place in sports today, to deliver better service @IndiaSports & @Media_SAI will shapeup," Rathore said in the first of a series of tweets indicating significant revamp. The minister assured help to former sports icons of the country, who have been struggling for basic needs of life. "It concerns us when our sporting icons struggle for basic needs past their prime. Help @IndiaSports help athletes, write us what you think," he wrote in his second tweet. He reiterated that his ministry will not waver from their goal -- respect and facility for sportspersons. "Our mantra is 'Sammaan aur Suvidha' where sportsperson, coaches & fans are at the top of the table. Actions of sports bodies must reflect this," said Rathore, who graced ...